Life Care Center Of St Louis
Saint Louis, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265610) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $15,646
Phone: (314) 771-2100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of St Louis in Saint Louis, MO holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Life Care Center Of St Louis reports total nurse staffing of 3.54 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 66.4%.
CMS records show Life Care Center Of St Louis has 1 federal fine on record totaling $15,646.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of St Louis is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Saint Louis, MO (St. Louis City), first approved for certification on April 6, 1995. The facility is certified for 100 beds and reported an average of 91.8 residents. Ownership is listed as For profit - Individual, and the facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.54 per resident per day, with 0.40 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 66.4%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $15,646.00, and 0 payment denials.
The facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
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 rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.54 per resident per day (0.40 RN hours), with a staffing turnover rate of 66.4% and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $15,646.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS data provided does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 100 beds and had an average of 91.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a For profit - Individual entity and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which has 194 facilities nationally averaging a 3.4 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 6, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 3, 3, and 5 stars respectively, combining to an overall 4-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3147712100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3147712100 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265610?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.