BERNARD CARE CENTER — Nursing Home in SAINT LOUIS, MO
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 141 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 134.9 |
| CMS Certification Number | 265500 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 2.07 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.06 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
BERNARD CARE CENTER had 22 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (December 19, 2025).
Inspection Findings — December 19, 2025
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Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. (Level D)Corrected — February 2, 2026
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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. (Level E)Corrected — February 2, 2026
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Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (Level D)Corrected — February 2, 2026
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Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. (Level D)Corrected — February 2, 2026
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — February 2, 2026
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PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (Level D)Corrected — February 2, 2026
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level E)Corrected — February 2, 2026
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Level E)Corrected — February 2, 2026
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — February 2, 2026
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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. (Level E)Corrected — February 2, 2026
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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. (Level D)Corrected — February 2, 2026
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Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (Level D)Corrected — February 2, 2026
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Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (Level D)Corrected — February 2, 2026
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level D)Corrected — February 2, 2026
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Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (Level D)Corrected — February 2, 2026
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Level D)Corrected — February 2, 2026
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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. (Level E)Corrected — February 2, 2026
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level D)Corrected — February 2, 2026
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Keep all essential equipment working safely. (Level D)Corrected — February 2, 2026
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Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. (Level D)Corrected — February 2, 2026
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Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. (Level D)Corrected — February 2, 2026
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Provide appropriate foot care. (Level D)Corrected — February 2, 2026
Bernard Care Center is a 141-bed nursing home in Saint Louis, Missouri. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 2.1 hours per resident day, below the Missouri average of 3.5. Its most recent inspection, in December 2025, cited 22 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The inspection found a number of correctable problems but none were cited as severe, which suggests the issues identified may be addressable. You should ask about nurse staffing and day-to-day supervision and oversight, since lower-than-average staffing and citations about accident hazards, timely lab follow-up, and basic care raise concerns about consistent supervision and clinical follow-through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BERNARD CARE CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
BERNARD CARE CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is BERNARD CARE CENTER's CMS star rating?
BERNARD CARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at BERNARD CARE CENTER?
BERNARD CARE CENTER reports 2.0736 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has BERNARD CARE CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, BERNARD CARE CENTER had 22 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does BERNARD CARE CENTER have?
BERNARD CARE CENTER has 141 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- GRAND MANOR HEALTH CARE CENTER — 1/5 — 1.2 mi
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF ST LOUIS — 4/5 — 1.4 mi
- DELHAVEN MANOR — 1/5 — 1.7 mi
- BLUE CIRCLE REHAB AND NURSING — 1/5 — 1.9 mi
- BEAUVAIS REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CENTER — 1/5 — 2.3 mi
- OAK PARK CARE CENTER — 2/5 — 2.6 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.