Westchester House, the

550 White Road · Chesterfield, MO · 63017 · 3144691200

159 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Federal penalties on record: $83,824 in fines in the last 24 months.

Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

$83,824 in federal fines in the last 24 months

1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.

74% 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 38
Serious harm & abuse 20% 88
Staffing 20% 61
Federal penalties 15% 43
Trend 10% 66
Context 5% 100

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

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.393.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.710.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.03≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year74%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $83,824

Inspection citations (43 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D May 13, 2025 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Corrected June 17, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 13, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected July 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 13, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected July 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G August 28, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected October 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Corrected October 3, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected October 3, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected October 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024

    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

    Corrected October 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected October 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected October 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 3, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected October 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected October 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected October 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected October 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F August 28, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected October 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected May 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 1, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected April 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D March 1, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected April 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G August 3, 2023 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected July 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected July 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected July 28, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · F June 15, 2023

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Corrected July 28, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E June 15, 2023

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected July 28, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected July 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
August 28, 2024Fine$83,824
August 28, 2024Payment Denial21 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265338 · certified since December 12, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.