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
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
LIFE CARE CENTER OF BRIDGETON has a 2 out of 5 overall rating. Its staffing rating is very low at 1 out of 5, with reported nurse staffing of 3.32 hours per resident per day below the federal benchmark of 4.1; the facility has no fines in the last 24 months, while recent inspection citations included treatment and care orders, pressure ulcer care, and food and nutrition staffing.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3199 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 4, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3199.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.38
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.86
- Nurse aides
- 2.08
- Weekend nursing
- 2.81
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 68%
Registered nurse turnover: 75%
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%2.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.6%4.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.4%1.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
1.8%3.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.2%5.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.5%16.9%Worsening
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
45.7%43%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
85.5%64.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—64.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
42.6%18.7%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 2 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 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 · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 78.3 residents on an average day (86% 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.