3520 Chouteau Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63103 · St. Louis City County
Our highly skilled, compassionate associates provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to the residents of St. Louis, MO.
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Typically 89% full (89 of 100 beds occupied on an average day).
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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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Life Care Center of St Louis is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Saint Louis, MO, with 100 certified beds and an average of about 89 residents per day. It operates as part of the Life Care Centers of America network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.83 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.44 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 68.3%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 16 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $15,646 in the recent record.
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 (43 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
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.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-21 | Fine | $15,646 |
3520 Chouteau Ave, Saint Louis, MO
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Talk to an advisor about this communityLife Care Center of St Louis 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 Life Care Center of St Louis 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.83 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 68.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Life Care Center of St Louis has 43 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-04-23). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 89% full (89 of 100 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Life Care Center of St Louis in Saint Louis, MO offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 100 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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