Nhc Healthcare, Maryland Heights
2920 Fee Fee Road · Maryland Heights, MO · 63043 · 3142910121
220 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: National Healthcare Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.38 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.07 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2024
Honor 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.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 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 May 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2022
Honor 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.
Corrected October 31, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2022
Honor 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.
Corrected October 31, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 25, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2022
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 25, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2022
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected October 31, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2019
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 30, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2019
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 30, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 30, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2019
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 30, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2019
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 30, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2019
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 30, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265318 · certified since October 31, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.