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Heritage Care Center

4401 North Hanley Road, Saint Louis, MO 63134 · 3145217471 · 120 certified beds

Overall★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Health inspections★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Staffing★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Quality measures★★★★☆ 4/5
Special Focus: CMS lists this facility as SFF Candidate — among the facilities with the most serious ongoing compliance problems in the country.
Abuse icon: CMS flags this facility for an abuse citation in recent inspections.

Ownership group

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).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 1.85 (Missouri median: 3.36). RN hours: 0.09. Weekend total: 1.43. Nursing staff turnover: 75%.

Inspection deficiencies

All-time on record: 95 deficiency citations, including 11 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2026-05-15Not prohibit or in any way discourage a resident from communicating with federal, state, or local officials. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-05-22
2026-04-16Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician. Ecomplaintcorrected 2026-04-29
2026-02-17Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Jcomplaintcorrected 2026-02-18
2026-02-17Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-02-18
2025-09-09Conduct 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. Fcomplaintcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-09Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. FHealthcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-09Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. FHealthcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-09Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. FHealthcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-09Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. FHealthcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-09Honor 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. Ecomplaintcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-09Have 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. Ecomplaintcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-09Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. EHealthcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-09Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. EHealthcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-09Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. DHealthcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-09Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-09Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-09Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-09Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. DHealthcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-09Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. DHealthcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-09Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-09Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. DHealthcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-09Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. DHealthcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-09Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. DHealthcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-09Ensure 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. DHealthcorrected 2025-10-15
2025-06-26Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Ecomplaintcorrected 2025-07-25
2025-06-26Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-07-25
2025-05-23Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-06-10
2025-04-25Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Jcomplaintcorrected 2025-05-24
2025-04-25Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. Gcomplaintcorrected 2025-05-24
2025-04-25Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-05-24
2025-04-25Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-05-24
2025-04-25Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-05-24
2025-03-14Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Jcomplaintcorrected 2025-05-24
2025-03-14Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. Gcomplaintcorrected 2025-05-24
2025-03-14Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). Gcomplaintcorrected 2025-05-24
2025-03-14Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Ecomplaintcorrected 2025-07-25
2025-03-14Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Ecomplaintcorrected 2025-04-14
2025-03-14Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-05-24
2025-03-14Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-05-24
2025-03-14Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-05-24

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount
2026-02-17Fine$81,430
2025-03-14Fine$146,162
2025-03-14Payment Denial99 days payment denial
2024-12-26Fine$108,179
2024-06-14Fine$16,801
2023-12-12Fine$45,311
2023-12-12Payment Denial60 days payment denial
2023-09-29Fine$26,865
2023-09-29Payment Denial6 days payment denial

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
DESTEFANE, RICHARDCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/15/1994
DESTEFANE, RICHARDCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/29/1994
RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLCOperational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/01/1993

Compare nearby (St. Louis County)

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 265534. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.