LEWIS & CLARK GARDENS (Saint Charles, MO) has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a recent federal penalty; it was fined $80,727 in the last 24 months. Staffing is rated 4 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.48 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.
Last inspection: April 1, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $80,727recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4753.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.32
Licensed practical nurses
0.47
Nurse aides
2.68
Weekend nursing
3.01
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 53%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
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
15.8%12.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
12.3%8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.5%16.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
6.8%5.7%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.6%16.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
16.2%7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
6.1%25%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.2%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.3%14%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.6%0%Improving
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
—96.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.2%98.9%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—8.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
16%75%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited December 2022 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: J
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 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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PENALTY
A federal fine of $63,427 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,300 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $59,189 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $139,916 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Federal fine
Jun 23, 2025
$63,427
Federal fine
Apr 24, 2025
$17,300
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
May 15, 2024
33 days
Federal fine
May 15, 2024
$59,189
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of JAMES & JUDY LINCOLN · 56 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
86.6 residents on an average day (61% of 142 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 44 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.