All citations for Life Care Center of St Louis

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

January 16, 2026

Showing 1 to 14 of 14 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0947, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0567, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0577, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.