CCN 265610

Life Care Center of St. Louis

3520 CHOUTEAU AVE, Saint Louis, MO 63103 · St. Louis City County

Phone: (314) 771-2100
Ownership: For profit - Individual
Certified beds: 100
Residents per day: 91.8
Health citations: 37
Penalties: 1
Fines: 1 · $15,646
Map: Open location

Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Overall

CMS overall star rating in this file.

Health inspection

Compared with other homes in the state.

Staffing

Based on reported PBJ nurse hours.

Quality measures

Long-stay 5 · short-stay 5.

Provider Information star ratings. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Staffing hours

Reported hours per resident per day come from the Payroll-Based Journal figures in the Provider Information file. Case-mix and adjusted hours account for how much care CMS expects given the residents’ needs. State and U.S. figures are averages from the same release.

Measure: This home; State; U.S.
Nurse aide: 2.14; 2.29; 2.32
LPN/LVN: 1.00; 0.68; 0.86
Registered nurse: 0.40; 0.46; 0.69
Total nurse staff: 3.54; 3.43; 3.86
Weekend total: 3.14; 3.01; 3.42
Weekend RN: 0.23; 0.33; 0.48

Adjusted total nurse hours: 3.91. Adjusted RN hours: 0.45. Case-mix total: 3.47. Case-mix index: 1.269.

Total nursing staff turnover: 66.4%. RN turnover: 50.0%. Administrators who left: 1.

How to read staffing hours

Payroll-Based Journal figures in Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Fines and penalties

CMS reports 1 fine totaling $15,646, and 0 payment denials.

Date	Type	Amount or days
October 21, 2024	Fine	$15,646

Cycle 1 standard survey: January 16, 2026. Health deficiencies counted in cycle 1: 7. Cycle 1 total health score: 36.

Cycle 2 standard survey: April 23, 2024. Cycle 2/3 health deficiencies: 17. Total weighted health survey score: 58.

Penalties file and Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Health inspection citations

The Health Deficiencies file lists 37 citations for this home, including 1 at immediate jeopardy and 0 at actual harm. CMS may display some citations here that are not used in the health inspection rating, including citations under dispute.

January 16, 2026

7 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 11, 2026
F947	Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 27, 2026
F561	Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 27, 2026
F567	Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 27, 2026
F577	Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 27, 2026
F658	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 27, 2026
F677	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 27, 2026

October 21, 2024

1 citation

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	J: isolated, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Past Non-Compliance · September 16, 2024

April 23, 2024

14 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F623	Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F640	Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F638	Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F730	Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F732	Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F636	Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F660	Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F676	Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F685	Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F760	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024

February 14, 2024

2 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 15, 2024
F686	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 15, 2024

March 30, 2022

13 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F550	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 6, 2022
F569	Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 6, 2022
F623	Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 6, 2022
F625	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 6, 2022
F658	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 6, 2022
F679	Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 6, 2022
F759	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 6, 2022
F761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 6, 2022
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 6, 2022
F688	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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 6, 2022
F760	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 6, 2022
F842	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 6, 2022
F888	Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 6, 2022

Health Deficiencies. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Other facts in the provider file

Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid.
Chain name in the file: Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities). Chain average overall rating: 3.4.
Legal business name: C.M.C. Extended Care Center, INC..
First approved for Medicare and Medicaid services: April 6, 1995.
Resident and family council: Resident.
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes.
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Questions

What is the CMS overall rating for Life Care Center of St. Louis?

Life Care Center of St. Louis has an overall rating of 4 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 3, and the quality measure rating is 5.

How many health citations does CMS list for Life Care Center of St. Louis?

The Health Deficiencies file lists 37 health citations for this home. 1 are coded immediate jeopardy (J, K, or L) and 0 are coded actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy (G, H, or I).

What nurse staffing does CMS report for Life Care Center of St. Louis?

CMS reports 3.54 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.40 registered nurse hours. These are Payroll-Based Journal measures in the Provider Information file.

CMS file

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April 23, 2024

14 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F623	Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F640	Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F638	Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F730	Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F732	Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F636	Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F660	Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F676	Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F685	Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F760	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024
F761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 31, 2024