Nazareth Living Center
#2 Nazareth Lane · Saint Louis, MO · 63129 · 3144873950
121 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Benedictine Health System Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.26 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
75% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.74 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.26 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.39 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 75% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $11,928 |
Inspection citations (49 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Try 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.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2025
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 April 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · B March 14, 2025
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 14, 2025 | Payment Denial | 4 days |
| October 26, 2023 | Fine | $11,928 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265636 · certified since May 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.