Hillside Health Care Center

Nursing Home · Saint Louis, MO

Special Focus Facility Abuse citation For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number265585
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility – a facility with a persistent record of serious quality problems that is inspected more often.
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

1265 McLaran Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63147
St. Louis City County
Phone
(314) 388-4121
ZIP code
63147 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
208
Residents per day
147.3 (71% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Hillside Health Care Center, LLC
Chain
Reliant Care Management (34 facilities, avg 1.2★)
Medicare certified since
August 1, 1994
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

OverallNot rated
State avg 2.5
Health inspectionsNot rated
State avg 2.8
StaffingNot rated
State avg 2.2
Quality measuresNot rated
State avg 2.7
Long-stay qualityNot rated
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
2.46 (state 3.43 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.08 (state 0.46 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.53 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.85 (state 2.29 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.10 (state 3.02 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
60.3 (state 56.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
100.0 (state 47.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 24, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
28.0 (state 11.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
16
Citations on record (3 years)
69 health · 11 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-14 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-21
2026-04-28 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-05
2026-04-24 Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-04-24 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-04-24 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-04-24 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-04-24 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-04-24 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 2026-06-06
2026-04-24 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 2026-06-06
2026-04-24 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 2026-06-23
2026-04-24 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-04-24 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-04-24 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 2026-06-23
2026-04-24 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-23
2026-04-24 Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.
F0555 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-04-24 Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
F0569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-04-24 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 2026-06-06
2026-04-24 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 2026-06-06
2026-04-24 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-04-24 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-04-24 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 2026-06-06
2026-04-24 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-04-24 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-23
2026-04-24 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-04-24 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-03-26 Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-30
2026-03-26 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-30
2026-03-26 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-30
2025-03-20 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-03-26
2025-03-20 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-03-26
2025-03-20 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-26
2025-02-06 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-03-26
2025-02-06 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-03-26
2025-02-06 Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-03
2025-02-06 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-26
2025-02-06 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-03
2025-02-06 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-03
2024-11-05 Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
F0924 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-11-05 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 2024-11-26
2024-11-05 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-07-16 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2024-08-26
2024-07-16 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
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2024-08-26
2024-07-16 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2024-08-26
2024-07-16 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-08-26
2024-07-16 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-08-26
2024-07-16 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-08-26
2024-07-16 Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-26
2024-07-16 Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-26
2024-07-16 Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
F0838 · Administration Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-26
2024-07-16 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-26

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

5 penalties in the last three years, including $168,680 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-03-26Payment Denial10 days payment denial
2026-03-26Fine$62,092
2025-02-06Fine$11,492
2024-07-16Payment Denial9 days payment denial
2024-07-16Fine$95,096

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Arshad, Abdullah (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Martin, Odette (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
McLaran Property, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Reliant Care Management Company LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Reliant Care Group LLC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Destefane, Richard (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
RCG INC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Richard J. Destefane Revocable Living Trust (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Arshad, Abdullah (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Destefane, Richard (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Martin, Odette (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Reliant Care Management Company LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

How many beds does Hillside Health Care Center have?

It has 208 certified beds and cares for about 147 residents per day.

Has Hillside Health Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 5 penalties totaling $168,680 in the last three years.

Who owns Hillside Health 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 Hillside Health Care Center?

(314) 388-4121. The facility is located at 1265 McLaran Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63147.

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