Saint Louis, MO

Bethesda Dilworth

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $90,599 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

9645 Big Bend Blvd, Saint Louis, MO

(314) 968-5460

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

350

Certified beds

Average residents

129

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2003-05-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.66

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.87

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.84

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.81

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

33%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

45%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.5
2.1
0.6 pts better
1.9
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.7
2.3
1.6 pts better
1.8
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.9%
84.8%
0.9 pts worse
93.4%
9.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.7%
90.9%
6.8 pts better
95.5%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 9.2%
4.1%
5.1 pts worse
3.3%
5.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
14.7%
14.7 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 14.3%
5.5%
8.8 pts worse
5.4%
8.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 19.9%
25.3%
5.4 pts better
19.6%
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 8.0%
25.0%
17 pts better
16.7%
8.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 24.6%
20.3%
4.3 pts worse
16.3%
8.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.7%
19.8%
1.9 pts worse
14.9%
6.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.5%
1.4%
0.9 pts better
1.0%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.0%
2.6%
0.4 pts worse
1.7%
1.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 30.1%
18.1%
12 pts worse
19.8%
10.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 8.2%
5.0%
3.2 pts worse
5.1%
3.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 48.0%
66.4%
18.4 pts worse
81.7%
33.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 11.2%
13.4%
2.2 pts better
12.0%
0.8 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.5%
2.2%
1.7 pts better
1.6%
1.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 62.9%
63.5%
0.6 pts worse
79.7%
16.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 25.2%
25.3%
0.1 pts better
23.9%
1.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-07-23 · Fire 2025-07-23

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-09-29 · Fire 2023-09-29

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2020-02-07 · Fire 2020-02-07

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-08-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

K531 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2025-08-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2025-07-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-10-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-10-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-10-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-10-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-10-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2023-10-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-07

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2020-03-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-07

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2020-03-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-07

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2020-03-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-07

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2020-03-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-07

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2020-03-06

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-03

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected 2025-09-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2025-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected 2025-09-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-23

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-08-29

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-04-11

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-11

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-05-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-29

F660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Corrected 2025-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-29

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-10-30

G · Actual harm 2024-05-23

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-06-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-13

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2024-04-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-10-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2023-10-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Corrected 2023-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-10-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-29

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2023-10-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-07

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2020-03-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-07

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2020-03-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-07

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2020-03-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-07

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2020-03-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-07

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2020-03-06

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$90,599 2025-04-11

Fine

Fine · fine $90,599

Fine

Ownership

Bethesda Long Term Care Inc

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 2 facilities 2006-04-01
Bethesda Health Group Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 6 facilities 1999-07-08
Brinker, Joseph

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2010-07-01
Brinker, Joseph

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2010-07-01
Brinker, Joseph

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2010-07-10
Byrne, Roger

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2014-02-10
Byrne, Roger

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2014-02-10
Cwiklowski, Renee

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-05-04
Dembiec, Scott

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-03-01
Esther, James

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2018-01-01
Falker, Fred

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2022-01-01
Hutchison, Philip

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2020-01-01
Keller, Joseph

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2019-01-01
Kimball, Michele

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2021-02-21
Klingler, Kevin

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2024-01-01
Mayes, Gary

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-01-01
Mcdonnell, Veronica

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-04-25
Mcintosh, Jessica

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-02-10
Meier, John

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2019-01-01
Peregrin, Kiel

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2020-02-23
Peregrin, Kiel

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2020-02-23
Popp, Jennifer

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-01-31
Rooney, Patrick

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2026-01-01
Rowe, John

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-01-01
Select Rehabilitation, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 6 facilities 2015-12-15
Teibel, Samantha

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-02-27

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