Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Bernard Care Center
4335 West Pine BLVD · Saint Louis, MO 63108 · 141 certified beds
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About Bernard Care Center
Bernard Care Center is a nursing home in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its capacity is 141 beds, above the St. Louis City County median of 120 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Reliant Care Management. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 68 citations, the most recent on April 8, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 0.83 hours per resident per day. It is one of 39 nursing homes listed in Saint Louis. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (68)
Records from August 2022 to April 2026.
April 8, 2026
Tag F0555Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 23, 2026.
December 19, 2025
Tag F0924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
December 19, 2025
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
December 19, 2025
Tag F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
December 19, 2025
Tag F0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
December 19, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
December 19, 2025
Tag F0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
December 19, 2025
Tag F0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
December 19, 2025
Tag F0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
December 19, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
December 19, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
December 19, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
December 19, 2025
Tag F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
December 19, 2025
Tag F0578Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
December 19, 2025
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
December 19, 2025
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
December 19, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
December 19, 2025
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
December 19, 2025
Tag F0687Provide appropriate foot care.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
December 19, 2025
Tag F0923Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $37,388
April 18, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $37,388 against this nursing home on April 18, 2024.
April 18, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting May 30, 2024, lasting 44 days (triggered by inspection on April 18, 2024).
Staffing
0.83 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 2.79 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Reliant Care Management, a chain of 35 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.3 overall, 1.7 for health inspections, 1.0 for staffing, 3.3 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Missouri.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Saint Louis.
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