Safety Report: Life Care Center of St Louis
How to read this report. Every nursing home receives some citations. One citation does not mean a facility is unsafe. Look at how serious the findings were, whether the same problems keep coming back, and whether things are getting better or worse. Learn how inspections work.
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
1Immediate jeopardy citations (severity J–L)
0Actual harm citations (severity G–I)
6Requirements cited on more than one inspection
J
Government finding: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F684
Citations by topic
1Abuse, neglect & exploitation
4Infection control
5Medications & pharmacy
0Accidents & supervision
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (9) than in the cycle before (15).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 3 | January 16, 2026; April 23, 2024; March 30, 2022 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 3 | October 21, 2024; April 23, 2024; February 14, 2024 |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 2 | January 16, 2026; March 30, 2022 |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (F623) | 2 | April 23, 2024; March 30, 2022 |
| 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. (F761) | 2 | April 23, 2024; March 30, 2022 |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F760) | 2 | April 23, 2024; March 30, 2022 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2024 | Fine | $15,646 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
August 14, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
D
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F744 · complaint · corrected August 5, 2026
D
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F604 · complaint · corrected August 5, 2026
January 16, 2026 — 7 citations
E
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · F947 · corrected February 27, 2026
E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · corrected March 11, 2026
D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F677 · complaint · corrected February 27, 2026
D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F658 · complaint · corrected February 27, 2026
D
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F577 · corrected February 27, 2026
D
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F567 · corrected February 27, 2026
D
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F561 · corrected February 27, 2026
October 21, 2024 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
J
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F684 · complaint · corrected September 16, 2024
April 23, 2024 — 14 citations
F
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F640 · corrected May 31, 2024
F
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F623 · corrected May 31, 2024
E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · corrected May 31, 2024
E
Post nurse staffing information every day.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · F732 · corrected May 31, 2024
E
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · F730 · corrected May 31, 2024
E
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F638 · corrected May 31, 2024
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F761 · corrected May 31, 2024
D
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F760 · corrected May 31, 2024
D
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F685 · corrected May 31, 2024
D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F684 · corrected May 31, 2024
D
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F676 · corrected May 31, 2024
D
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F660 · complaint · corrected May 31, 2024
D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F656 · corrected May 31, 2024
D
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F636 · corrected May 31, 2024
February 14, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F686 · complaint · corrected March 15, 2024
D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F684 · complaint · corrected March 15, 2024
March 30, 2022 — 13 citations
E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · corrected May 6, 2022
E
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F761 · corrected May 6, 2022
E
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F759 · corrected May 6, 2022
E
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F679 · corrected May 6, 2022
E
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F658 · corrected May 6, 2022
E
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F625 · corrected May 6, 2022
E
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F623 · corrected May 6, 2022
E
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F569 · corrected May 6, 2022
E
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F550 · corrected May 6, 2022
D
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Infection Control Deficiencies · F888 · corrected May 6, 2022
D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F842 · corrected May 6, 2022
D
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F760 · corrected May 6, 2022
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F688 · corrected May 6, 2022
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare