NHC Healthcare, Maryland HeightsCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 2920 Fee Fee Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
- CCN
- 265318
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 220
- Residents per day
- 198
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives NHC Healthcare, Maryland Heights an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 20 Mar 2026. The latest survey cycle has 4 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Missouri is 9. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | St. Louis County median | Missouri median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 69 homes in the county, 487 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Missouri median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 20 Mar 2026 | 4 | 9 |
| Cycle 2 | 6 May 2024 | 6 | 10 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 5 | 9 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 4 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 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. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 6 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 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 | 13 May 2024 |
| 6 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 6 May 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2024 |
| 6 May 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 | 17 May 2024 |
| 6 May 2024 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 6 May 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 | 17 May 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 5 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 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. | E | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2022 |
| 3 Oct 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. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2022 |
| 3 Oct 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2022 |
| 3 Oct 2022 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2022 |
| 3 Oct 2022 | F0888 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Missouri median | Missouri average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.45 | 3.40 | 3.43 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.49 | 0.40 | 0.46 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.71 | 0.68 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.25 | 2.29 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.10 | 2.90 | 3.02 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 28.6%
- Nurse staff turnover, Missouri median
- 56.1%
- RN turnover in a year
- 5.3%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Missouri median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.1% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.3% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.1% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.5% | 21.0% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- NHC Healthcare-Maryland Heights LLC
- Chain
- National Healthcare Corporation (69 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHC/Delaware Inc | Indirect ownership interest | 1 Feb 2000 | |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Operational/managerial control | 1 Feb 2000 | |
| Blackrock Inc | Adp of the snf | 17 Oct 1991 | |
| National Health Corporation | Adp of the snf | 29 Apr 2025 | |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Adp of the snf | 29 Apr 2025 | |
| Vanguard Group Inc | Adp of the snf | 27 Mar 2017 |
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Other homes in St. Louis County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonebridge Maryland Heights | Maryland Heights | 2 of 5 | 18 | $0 | 5 Feb 2025 | |
| River Crossing Rehab and Healthcare Center | Saint Louis | 2 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 24 Jan 2025 | |
| Parkwood Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Maryland Heights | 1 of 5 | 32 | $0 | 29 Aug 2024 | |
| Avenir at Mark Twain | Bridgeton | 1 of 5 | 30 | $183,665 | 20 Aug 2025 | |
| Bentleys Extended Care | Overland | 1 of 5 | 31 | $28,969 | 24 Oct 2024 | |
| SSM Health Depaul Hospital - Anna House | Bridgeton | 3 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 26 Sep 2024 | |
| Life Care Center of Bridgeton | Bridgeton | 2 of 5 | 14 | $21,801 | 28 Feb 2025 | |
| St Johns Place | Saint Louis | 1 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 9 Dec 2025 | |
| Creve Coeur Manor | Saint Louis | 1 of 5 | 22 | $0 | 20 Nov 2024 | |
| Country Villa Wellness & Rehabilitation | Creve Coeur | 3 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 18 Jun 2025 | |
| Heritage Care CenterSpecial Focus candidate | Saint Louis | 1 of 5 | 24 | $424,748 | 9 Sep 2025 | |
| Florissant Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center | Florissant | 1 of 5 | 22 | $0 | 22 Nov 2024 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of NHC Healthcare, Maryland Heights (CCN 265318). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/nhc-healthcare-maryland-heights-maryland-heights-mo-265318/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was NHC Healthcare, Maryland Heights last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 1 Apr 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 6 May 2024.
- Who operates NHC Healthcare, Maryland Heights?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain National Healthcare Corporation. The CMS ownership file names National Healthcare Corporation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is NHC Healthcare, Maryland Heights a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 3 homes in Missouri as Special Focus Facilities and 15 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.