5300 Butler Hill Road, Saint Louis, MO 63128 · St. Louis County
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Typically 95% full (174 of 184 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Delmar Gardens South is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Saint Louis, MO, with 184 certified beds and an average of about 174 residents per day. It operates as part of the Delmar Gardens network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 5.38 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.47 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 60.1%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
None noted in the public data.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $6,330–$8,230/mo (median $7,070) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local St. Louis prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (10 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
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, compar…
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
5300 Butler Hill Road, Saint Louis, MO
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Talk to an advisor about this communityDelmar Gardens South does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Saint Louis, MO area typically runs $6,330–$8,230 per month (median $7,070, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Delmar Gardens South 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 5.38 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 60.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Delmar Gardens South has 10 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-09-17). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 95% full (174 of 184 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Delmar Gardens South in Saint Louis, MO offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 184 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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