The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
LIFE CARE CENTER OF BRIDGETON
BRIDGETON, MO · Medicare-certified · 91 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
LIFE CARE CENTER OF BRIDGETON has a 3 out of 5 star overall rating. Its staffing rating is 2 stars, with reported nurse staffing of 3.55 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5512 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 15, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5512.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.44
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.97
- Nurse aides
- 2.14
- Weekend nursing
- 3.01
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 62%
Registered nurse turnover: 80%
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
0%2.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.1%3.5%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.1%1.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.6%0%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—7.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.1%7.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
31.9%28.9%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).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
82.8%71.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—64.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
60.9%28%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 June 2021 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to support and respect residents’ choices and self-determination. Cited June 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 561 — 42 CFR §483.10 — 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 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $21,801 in total fines.
- $21,801
Federal fine
Oct 17, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 76.6 residents on an average day (84% of 91 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 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.