Life Care Center Of Bridgeton
Bridgeton, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265345) · 91 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $21,801
Phone: (314) 298-7444 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center of Bridgeton has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Life Care Center of Bridgeton reports total nurse staffing of about 3.32 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.2%.
CMS records show Life Care Center of Bridgeton has 1 federal fine on record totaling $21,801.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Status is flagged for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Life Care Center of Bridgeton is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Bridgeton, St. Louis County, Missouri, first approved in 1989. The facility is certified for 91 beds and reports an average of 78.3 residents. It is organized as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of Life Care Centers of America, a chain of 194 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.4 across the chain.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 2 out of 5, which falls below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 1 star. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so ratings reflect the current operator.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.31990 per resident per day, including 0.38328 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $21,801.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Status flagged for this facility in the provided data.
Families should verify current details, including staffing, penalties, and inspection results, directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.32 hours per resident per day, with 0.38 RN hours per resident per day; nursing turnover is 68.2%, and the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $21,801.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 91 beds with an average of 78.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which includes 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — and this facility scores 2, 3, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3142987444 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset provided; contact the facility at 3142987444 to arrange a tour and ask about care specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265345?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.