The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
DELMAR GARDENS SOUTH
SAINT LOUIS, MO · Medicare-certified · 184 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
5 of 5 overall
Delmar Gardens South has an overall 5-star rating, with a 5-star health inspection rating, no fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (5.38 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). Its staffing rating is 3 stars and its quality measures rating is 2 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.3833 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 17, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.3833.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.47
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.06
- Nurse aides
- 3.86
- Weekend nursing
- 5.09
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 60%
Registered nurse turnover: 54%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
28.7%35.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.4%4.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.2%4.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
7.2%3.9%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.9%1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.6%7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12.3%14%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
30.1%29.7%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.4%2.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
27.2%19.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.7%1.8%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.4%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
84.1%85.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited October 2019 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to ensure a working call system was available in each resident’s bathroom and bathing area. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 919 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of DELMAR GARDENS · 13 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 174.4 residents on an average day (95% of 184 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 39 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.