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Bernard Care Center
4335 West Pine Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63108
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 141 beds, Bernard Care Center serves Saint Louis in St. Louis City County, Missouri and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1992.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Missouri median of 2; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 69 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (24, 17, 28 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 48.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 32.1.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $37K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.0 hours per resident per day (0.1 RN), below the Missouri median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 45.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | St. Louis City Co. median | Missouri median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 69 | 57 | 31 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 48.9 | 43.8 | 32.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.3% | 63.6% | 56.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $37,388 | $31,665 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (13 in the county, 487 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Missouri average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 19 Dec 2025, 18 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: D ×34 E ×30 F ×4 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0555 | Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0688 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0923 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0924 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2024 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | F | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | F | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0625 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0729 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2024 | Payment denial | — | 44 days |
| 18 Apr 2024 | Fine | $37,388 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Missouri average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.3%, RNs —; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Missouri median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 24.3% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 27.1% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.1% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 39.5% | 21.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Bernard Care Center, Llc. Chain: Reliant Care Management (34 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reliant Care Management Company LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/1991 |
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Other nursing homes in St. Louis City County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of St Louis | Saint Louis | 100 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 37.0 | $16K | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Delhaven Manor | Saint Louis | 156 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 48 | 30.8 | $73K | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Oak Park Care Center | Saint Louis | 120 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 38 | 31.7 | — | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Blue Circle Rehab and Nursing | Saint Louis | 90 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 80 | 88.9 | $13K | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Beauvais Rehab and Healthcare Centerabuse icon | Saint Louis | 184 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 63 | 34.2 | — | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Carrie Elligson Gietner Health Care Center | Saint Louis | 130 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 57 | 43.8 | $93K | 21 May 2026 |
| Grand Manor Health Care Center | Saint Louis | 120 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 46 | 38.3 | $126K | 28 May 2026 |
| Lansdowne Village | Saint Louis | 145 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 68 | 46.9 | $15K | 17 Nov 2025 |
All 13 facilities in St. Louis City County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bernard Care Center been cited for?
69 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Missouri median is 31 per facility.
Has Bernard Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $37K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Bernard Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.0 hours per resident per day against a Missouri median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bernard Care Center?
It is part of the Reliant Care Management chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Reliant Care Management Company LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bernard Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.