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Blue Circle Rehab and Nursing
2939 Magazine Street, Saint Louis, MO 63106
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
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 90 beds, Blue Circle Rehab and Nursing serves Saint Louis in St. Louis City County, Missouri and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2007.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Missouri median; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 80 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (23, 22, 35 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 88.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 32.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $13K.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.8 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Missouri median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 69.7%.
80health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles4 at actual harm or worse
$13Kfines listed by CMS1 penalty in period
2.8nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.4
71%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)64 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | St. Louis City Co. median | Missouri median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 80 | 57 | 31 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 88.9 | 43.8 | 32.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.8 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 69.7% | 63.6% | 56.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $13,042 | $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: 11 Dec 2024, 27 Oct 2023.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×3 D ×35 E ×34 F ×4 C ×3
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)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Nov 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | F | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 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 | Complaint investigation | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 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 | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 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 | Complaint investigation | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 6 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 6 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | 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 | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0575 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | C | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2023 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | E | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0570 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | E | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 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 | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 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 | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 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 | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 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 | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | E | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0606 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | D | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 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 | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 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 | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 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 | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | C | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2020 |
| 30 Oct 2020 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | C | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep 2023 | Fine | $13,042 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Missouri average. Turnover: nursing staff 69.7%, 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 | 2.4% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 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 | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.6% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.8% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.6% | 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: Blue Circle Rehab And Nursing Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Circle Holding LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/2019 |
| Servisfirst Bank | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
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 |
| Beauvais Rehab and Healthcare Centerabuse icon | Saint Louis | 184 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 63 | 34.2 | — | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Bernard Care Center | Saint Louis | 141 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 69 | 48.9 | $37K | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 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 Blue Circle Rehab and Nursing been cited for?
80 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Missouri median is 31 per facility.
Has Blue Circle Rehab and Nursing been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $13K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Blue Circle Rehab and Nursing compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.8 hours per resident per day against a Missouri median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Blue Circle Rehab and Nursing?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Blue Circle Holding LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Blue Circle Rehab and Nursing last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Dec 2024.
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.