Delmar Gardens South

5300 Butler Hill Road · Saint Louis, MO · 63128 · 3148420588

184 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Delmar Gardens

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

Red flags

60% of nursing staff left within a year

High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 76
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 77
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 83
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day5.383.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.470.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day5.09≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year60%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (10 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D September 17, 2024

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected October 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E September 17, 2024

    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, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected October 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • No harm found · C September 17, 2024

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Corrected October 5, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Actual harm · G February 13, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected March 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 28, 2023 · found via complaint

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Corrected January 17, 2024 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected August 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 8, 2023

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected July 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E October 24, 2019

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected December 6, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 24, 2019

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected December 6, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F October 24, 2019

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected December 6, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265310 · certified since April 20, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.