Nursing Homes · Saint Louis, MO
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.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 22, 2023.
August 26, 2022
Tag F0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 10, 2022.
August 26, 2022
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 10, 2022.
August 26, 2022
Tag F0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected October 10, 2022.
August 26, 2022
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 10, 2022.
August 26, 2022
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 10, 2022.
August 26, 2022
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 10, 2022.
August 26, 2022
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 October 10, 2022.
August 26, 2022
Tag F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 10, 2022.
August 26, 2022
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 October 10, 2022.
August 26, 2022
Tag F0729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 10, 2022.
August 26, 2022
Tag F0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 10, 2022.
August 26, 2022
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 October 10, 2022.
August 26, 2022
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 F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 10, 2022.
August 26, 2022
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 October 10, 2022.
August 26, 2022
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 October 10, 2022.
August 26, 2022
Tag F0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 10, 2022.
August 26, 2022
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 October 10, 2022.
August 26, 2022
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 10, 2022.
August 26, 2022
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 10, 2022.
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.
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