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Delmar Gardens South
5300 Butler Hill Road, Saint Louis, MO 63128
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 184 beds, Delmar Gardens South serves Saint Louis in St. Louis County, Missouri and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1987.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Missouri median of 2; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 1, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 6.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 32.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $24K.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), above the Missouri median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 55.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | St. Louis Co. median | Missouri median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 46 | 31 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 6.0 | 38.3 | 32.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 55.9% | 60.7% | 56.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $23,520 | $14,433 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (69 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: 17 Sep 2024, 8 Jul 2023.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×5 E ×2 F ×1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 17 Sep 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 | 8 Oct 2024 |
| 17 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2024 |
| 17 Sep 2024 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 28 Dec 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2023 |
| 8 Jul 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 24 Oct 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2019 |
| 24 Oct 2019 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2019 |
| 24 Oct 2019 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | Fine | $23,520 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Missouri average. Turnover: nursing staff 55.9%, RNs 48.0%; 1 administrator 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 | 13.8% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.2% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.5% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.3% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 32.0% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Delmar Gardens Of South County, Inc.. Chain: Delmar Gardens (12 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delmar Gardens Enterprises Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 11/21/1983 |
| Goldberg-Nom LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 25% | 04/03/2000 |
| Bank of America, N.A. | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/11/2000 |
| Delmar Gardens Management Services Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2005 |
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 County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Heights | Kirkwood | 38 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 23.7 | — | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Bethesda Southgate | Saint Louis | 130 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 11.5 | — | 1 May 2025 |
| Christian Extended Care & Rehabilitation | Saint Louis | 60 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 20.0 | — | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Delmar Gardens of Meramec Valley | Fenton | 190 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 22 | 11.6 | — | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Friendship Village Chesterfield | Chesterfield | 98 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 21.4 | — | 3 Apr 2026 |
| Lutheran Convalescent Home | Webster Groves | 251 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 3.6 | — | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Lutheran Senior Services At Meramec Bluffs | Ballwin | 32 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 25.0 | — | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Mason Pointe Care Center | Chesterfield | 63 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 27.0 | — | 22 Aug 2024 |
All 69 facilities in St. Louis County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Delmar Gardens South been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Missouri median is 31 per facility.
Has Delmar Gardens South been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $24K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Delmar Gardens South compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident per day against a Missouri median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Delmar Gardens South?
It is part of the Delmar Gardens chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Delmar Gardens Enterprises Inc, Goldberg-Nom LLC and Delmar Gardens Management Services Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Delmar Gardens South last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Sep 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.