Bernard Care Center

Nursing Home · Saint Louis, MO

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number265500

Contact & location

4335 West Pine Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
St. Louis City County
Phone
(314) 371-0200
ZIP code
63108 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
141
Residents per day
131.5 (93% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Bernard Care Center, LLC
Chain
Reliant Care Management (34 facilities, avg 1.2★)
Medicare certified since
August 1, 1992
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
1.99 (state 3.43 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.11 (state 0.46 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.32 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.56 (state 2.29 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
1.82 (state 3.02 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
45.3 (state 56.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
—
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
December 19, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
24.0 (state 11.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
8
Citations on record (3 years)
62 health · 18 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-10 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-30
2026-04-08 Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.
F0555 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-23
2025-12-19 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19 Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
F0568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19 Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19 Provide appropriate foot care.
F0687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19 Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
F0923 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-19 Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
F0924 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-02-20 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-14
2024-04-18 Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-02
2024-04-18 Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
F0568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-02
2024-04-18 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-02
2024-04-18 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-02
2024-04-18 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-02
2024-04-18 Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-02
2024-04-18 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-02
2024-04-18 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-02
2024-04-18 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-02
2024-04-18 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-02
2024-04-18 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-02
2024-04-18 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-02
2024-04-18 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-02
2024-04-18 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-02
2024-04-18 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-02
2024-04-18 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-02
2023-11-16 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-22
2022-08-26 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-10
2022-08-26 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-10
2022-08-26 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-10
2022-08-26 Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
F0868 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-10
2022-08-26 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-10
2022-08-26 Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-10
2022-08-26 Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
F0568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-10
2022-08-26 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-10

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Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $37,388 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-04-18Payment Denial44 days payment denial
2024-04-18Fine$37,388

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Destefane, Richard (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Reliant Care Management Company LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Johnson, Lajuana (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Bernard Care Center?

Bernard Care Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Missouri.

How many beds does Bernard Care Center have?

It has 141 certified beds and cares for about 132 residents per day.

Has Bernard Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $37,388 in the last three years.

Who owns Bernard Care Center?

It is part of Reliant Care Management and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Bernard Care Center?

(314) 371-0200. The facility is located at 4335 West Pine Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63108.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.