Nazareth Living Center
Saint Louis, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265636) · 121 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $11,928 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (314) 487-3950 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Nazareth Living Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Nazareth Living Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.69 hours per resident per day, with only 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 77.4%.
Nazareth Living Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $11,928.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Nazareth Living Center is a non-profit nursing home in Saint Louis, Missouri, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 1996. The facility is licensed for 121 certified beds and has an average daily census of 92.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Nazareth Living Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its four CMS star ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 2, Quality Measures rating of 2, Staffing rating of 1, and an Overall rating of 1.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.687 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.314 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 77.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $11,928.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
Nazareth Living Center is part of the Benedictine Health System chain, which operates 23 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 across the chain. There has been no change in ownership at this facility within the past 12 months, per CMS records.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the CMS data provided for this facility.
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?
Nazareth Living Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 77.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $11,928.00 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 designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Nazareth Living Center is certified for 121 beds and has an average daily census of 92.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Benedictine Health System chain, which includes 23 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; for this facility these are 2, 1, and 2 respectively, with an overall of 1.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 3144873950 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 3144873950 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265636?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.