Bethesda Dilworth in Saint Louis, MO has a 3-star overall rating, with 3-star health inspection and quality ratings and 4-star staffing. Staffing is above the federal benchmark at 5.00 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day, but the home has had $88,946 in fines in the last 24 months, a recent federal penalty, and recent citations for pressure ulcer care, accident hazards/supervision, and resident activities.
Last inspection: March 19, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $88,946recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.9983.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.41
Licensed practical nurses
1.07
Nurse aides
3.51
Weekend nursing
4.46
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6.7%8.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
8.4%6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.6%3.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.4%3.6%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
5.9%14.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.9%26.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
14.7%25.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.1%21.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.4%0.8%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
32.6%30.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
83.1%71.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—62.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
39.9%30.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide activities that met all residents’ needs. Cited July 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 679 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep medication mistakes below the allowed level. Cited September 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 759 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited September 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $88,946 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $88,946 in total fines.
Federal fine
Apr 11, 2025
$88,946
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
128 residents on an average day (37% of 350 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 23 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.