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.
December 19, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
December 19, 2025
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services 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 F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
February 20, 2025
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2025.
April 18, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 2, 2024.
April 18, 2024
Tag F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 2, 2024.
April 18, 2024
Tag F0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 2, 2024.
April 18, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 2, 2024.
April 18, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 2, 2024.
April 18, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 2, 2024.
April 18, 2024
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 2, 2024.
April 18, 2024
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 2, 2024.
April 18, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 2, 2024.
April 18, 2024
Tag F0567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 2, 2024.
April 18, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 2, 2024.
April 18, 2024
Tag F0700Try 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 2, 2024.
April 18, 2024
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 June 2, 2024.
April 18, 2024
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 2, 2024.
April 18, 2024
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 2, 2024.
April 18, 2024
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 June 2, 2024.
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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