Cycle 1
Health 2024-04-23 · Fire 2024-04-23
16 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (6 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Saint Louis, MO
Life Care Center Of St Louis
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $15,646 in total fines with 16 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
3520 Chouteau Ave, Saint Louis, MO
(314) 771-2100
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
100
Certified beds
Average residents
86
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Life Care Centers Of America
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1995-04-06
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.47
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.34
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.06
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.44
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
20%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
58%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
2.1
0.5 pts better
|
1.9
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
2.3
0.4 pts better
|
1.8
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.6% |
84.8%
14.8 pts better
|
93.4%
6.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.4% |
90.9%
6.5 pts better
|
95.5%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.8% |
4.1%
2.3 pts better
|
3.3%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.6% |
14.7%
13.1 pts better
|
11.4%
9.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.7% |
5.5%
1.8 pts better
|
5.4%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.3% |
25.3%
17 pts better
|
19.6%
11.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.5% |
25.0%
16.5 pts better
|
16.7%
8.2 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 | 7.5% |
20.3%
12.8 pts better
|
16.3%
8.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 7.6% |
19.8%
12.2 pts better
|
14.9%
7.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.4%
1.4 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.7% |
2.6%
1.9 pts better
|
1.7%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.5% |
18.1%
6.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
4.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.9% |
5.0%
0.1 pts better
|
5.1%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.3% |
66.4%
32.9 pts better
|
81.7%
17.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.5% |
13.4%
5.9 pts better
|
12.0%
4.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.8% |
2.2%
1.4 pts better
|
1.6%
0.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.4% |
63.5%
33.9 pts better
|
79.7%
17.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 22.4% |
25.3%
2.9 pts better
|
23.9%
1.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2022-03-30 · Fire 2022-03-30
14 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-11-20 · Fire 2019-11-20
13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-05-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2024-05-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-05-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
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 2024-05-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-05-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-05-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-05-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-05-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
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 2024-05-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-30
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-05-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-30
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-05-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-30
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2022-05-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-30
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-09-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-30
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2022-05-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-30
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2022-09-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-30
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2022-05-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-20
E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2020-01-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-20
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 2020-01-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-20
K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2020-01-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-20
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2020-01-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-20
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2020-01-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-20
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2020-01-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-20
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2020-01-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-20
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 2020-01-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-20
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2020-01-02
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-16
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-02-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-16
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 2026-02-27
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-10-21
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-09-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
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 2024-05-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2024-05-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2024-05-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2024-05-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-05-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2024-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
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 2024-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
F660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2024-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2024-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
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 2024-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-14
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-14
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-03-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-30
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-05-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-30
F569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected 2022-05-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-30
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 2022-05-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-30
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2022-05-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-30
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-05-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-30
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2022-05-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-30
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2022-05-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-30
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 2022-05-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-30
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-05-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-30
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-05-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-30
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2022-05-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-30
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2022-05-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-30
F888 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected 2022-05-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-20
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2020-01-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-20
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 2020-01-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-20
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 2020-01-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-20
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2020-01-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-20
F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2020-01-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-20
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-01-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-20
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2020-01-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-20
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2020-01-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-20
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 2020-01-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-20
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 2020-01-02
B · Minimal harm
2019-11-20
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2020-01-02
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$15,646
2024-10-21
Fine
Fine · fine $15,646
Fine
Ownership
Preston, Forrest
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Crooks, Joanna
Corporate Director · Individual
Crooks, Joanna
Corporate Officer · Individual
Cross, Cindy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Preston, Forrest
Corporate Director · Individual
Preston, Forrest
Corporate Officer · Individual
Swanker, Richard
Corporate Officer · Individual
Thurmond, Joan
Corporate Officer · Individual
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