Carrie Elligson Gietner Health Care Center
Saint Louis, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265668) · 130 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $92,561 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (314) 752-0000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Carrie Elligson Gietner Health Care Center has a CMS Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its Health Inspection rating is 1 star and its Staffing rating is 1 star.
Carrie Elligson Gietner Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 2.48 hours per resident per day, with only 0.20 RN hours per resident per day, and carries a CMS Staffing Star Rating of 1 out of 5. CMS turnover data was not reported in the available data.
Yes, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $92,561.00 and 1 payment denial for Carrie Elligson Gietner Health Care Center. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was noted in the data provided, but families should verify current status on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Carrie Elligson Gietner Health Care Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Saint Louis, MO, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1997. The facility is licensed for 130 beds and reports an average daily census of 92 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 1 star, Quality Measures 2 stars, and Staffing 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 2.48 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.20 per resident per day. CMS staffing turnover figures were not provided in this data set.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $92,561.00, and 1 payment denial has been recorded for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was included in the data provided.
The facility is part of the Reliant Care Management chain, which operates 34 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.2 stars, indicating that low ratings are common across this operator's portfolio. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current ratings, inspection reports, and staffing data before making a decision, as this profile reflects a snapshot of the CMS data provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.48 hours per resident per day, with 0.20 RN hours per resident per day; the facility has a Staffing Star Rating of 1 out of 5. Turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $92,561.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status; contact the facility at (314) 752-0000 and verify current status on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 130 beds with an average daily census of 92 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit, limited liability company, part of the Reliant Care Management chain, which operates 34 facilities with an average rating of 1.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 12, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the data provided; contact the facility at (314) 752-0000 or check Medicare Care Compare for service offerings.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (314) 752-0000 to arrange a visit and verify conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265668?state=MO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.