BGood · score 71/100 · #68 of 482 in Missouri
Life Care Center Of St Louis
3520 Chouteau Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63103 · 100 certified beds · For profit - Individual
Staffing 3.5 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in Missouri
7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 36)above median
$15,646 in fines in 3 years
Why Life Care Center Of St Louis is graded B
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Missouri nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 100 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Life Care Center Of St Louis at a Glance
B
71/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.54 h.
65<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 36.
72<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
97<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $15,646 fines, 0 denials.
34<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
4/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Missouri, medium facilities · CMS record 265610 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address3520 Chouteau Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63103
Phone3147712100
CountySt. Louis City
OwnershipFor profit - Individual
Certified beds100
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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3
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.