The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
NHC HEALTHCARE, MARYLAND HEIGHTS
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO · Medicare-certified · 220 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
NHC Healthcare, Maryland Heights has a 4 out of 5 overall rating, with 4-star health inspection, staffing, and quality ratings. It had no fines in the last 24 months, but reported nurse staffing was 3.45 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and recent inspection citations included food safety, medication storage/labeling, and resident environment concerns.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4485 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 1, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4485.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.49
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.71
- Nurse aides
- 2.25
- Weekend nursing
- 3.10
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 29%
Registered nurse turnover: 5%
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
14.4%10.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.4%6.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.2%2.6%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%1.2%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.7%4.9%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.8%19.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12.8%12.1%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.8%16.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.8%2.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
25.5%20.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.5%3.1%Worsening
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
—99.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.5%99.4%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—73.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.3%97.7%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited October 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
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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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · 69 homes · 3.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 197.7 residents on an average day (90% of 220 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 38 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.