Nursing homes › Missouri › Bernard Care Center
4335 West Pine Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63108 · 3143710200 · 141 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Reliant Care Management, a group operating 33 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 1.2/5, 14 abuse citation icons, 8 facilities on the Special Focus list, $4,513,946 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 1.99 (Missouri median: 3.36). RN hours: 0.11. Weekend total: 1.82. Nursing staff turnover: 45%.
All-time on record: 68 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician. | E | complaint | 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. | E | Health | 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. | E | complaint | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-12-19 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-12-19 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-12-19 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-12-19 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-12-19 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-12-19 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-12-19 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | complaint | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-12-19 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-12-19 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-12-19 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-12-19 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-12-19 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-12-19 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-12-19 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | D | complaint | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2024-04-18 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-02 |
| 2024-04-18 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | 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. | E | complaint | 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. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-02 |
| 2024-04-18 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-02 |
| 2024-04-18 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-02 |
| 2024-04-18 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-02 |
| 2024-04-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-02 |
| 2024-04-18 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-02 |
| 2024-04-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-02 |
| 2024-04-18 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-02 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-18 | Fine | $37,388 |
| 2024-04-18 | Payment Denial | 44 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DESTEFANE, RICHARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/1991 |
| RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/1991 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 265500. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.