BERNARD CARE CENTER
4335 WEST PINE BLVD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108 · CCN 265500
Ratings
- Overall
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 141
- Avg residents/day
- 134.0
- Phone
- 3143710200
Inspection history vs Missouri & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Missouri avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-04-18 | 22 | 11.9 | 9.5 | +10.1 worse |
| 2 | 2022-08-26 | 28 | 13.0 | 9.8 | +15.0 worse |
| 3 | 2019-06-27 | 10 | 11.0 | 9.3 | -1.0 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 7 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Resident rights | 4 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 3 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Environmental | 4 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 2.06 | — |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.06 | — |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 1.74 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $37,388
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 2
- Payment denials
- 1
Chain
- Chain
- RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT
- Facilities in chain
- 29
- Chain avg overall
- 1.10 / 5
Inspection citations (60)
- EF0584Honor 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.2025-12-19 · Health · corrected 2026-02-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0687Provide appropriate foot care.2025-12-19 · Health · corrected 2026-02-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2025-12-19 · Health · corrected 2026-02-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2025-12-19 · Health · corrected 2026-02-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0923Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.2025-12-19 · Health · corrected 2026-02-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.2025-12-19 · Health · corrected 2026-02-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2025-02-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-06-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-06-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-06-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-06-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-06-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-06-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-06-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-06-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-06-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-06-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0700Try 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.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-06-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-06-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-06-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-06-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-06-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-06-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-11-16 · Health · corrected 2023-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-05-01 · Health · corrected 2023-05-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-05-01 · Health · corrected 2023-05-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.2023-04-03 · Health · corrected 2023-04-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for minimal harm
- FF0578Honor 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.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0700Try 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.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2022-08-26 · Health · corrected 2022-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.2019-06-27 · Health · corrected 2019-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2019-06-27 · Health · corrected 2019-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0691Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.2019-06-27 · Health · corrected 2019-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.2019-06-27 · Health · corrected 2019-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2019-06-27 · Health · corrected 2019-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2019-06-27 · Health · corrected 2019-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RELIANT CARE GROUP LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 1997-04-17 |
| RICHARD J DESTEFANE REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2018-03-01 |
| DESTEFANE, RICHARD | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2003-01-23 |
| RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1991-11-01 |
| DESTEFANE, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1991-10-01 |
| JOHNSON, LAJUANA | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2006-01-03 |
Other facilities in SAINT LOUIS
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| BETHESDA SOUTHGATE | ★★★★★ | 130 |
| CHRISTIAN EXTENDED CARE & REHABILITATION | ★★★★★ | 60 |
| DELMAR GARDENS SOUTH | ★★★★☆ | 184 |
| FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE SUNSET HILLS | ★★★★☆ | 144 |
| BARNES-JEWISH EXTENDED CARE | ★★★★☆ | 120 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.