Nursing homes › Missouri › St Elizabeth Care Center
649 South Walnut, Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075 · 5734932215 · 63 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 above its group average (1.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 1.70 (Missouri median: 3.36). RN hours: 0.29. Weekend total: 1.51. Nursing staff turnover: 51%.
All-time on record: 42 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-06 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-06 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-06 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-06 | 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 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-06 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2024-11-07 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-01 |
| 2024-11-07 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-01 |
| 2023-10-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2023-12-02 |
| 2023-10-20 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-10-20 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-10-20 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-10-20 | 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 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-10-20 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-10-20 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-10-20 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-10-20 | 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 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-10-20 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-10-20 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-02 |
| 2023-10-20 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-10-20 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-10-20 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-10-20 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-02 |
| 2023-10-20 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | C | Health | corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-08-10 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2023-09-20 |
| 2023-08-10 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-20 |
| 2023-08-10 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-20 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-10 | Fine | $37,733 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD J DESTEFANE REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 03/01/2018 |
| DESTEFANE, RICHARD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2010 |
| DESTEFANE, RICHARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2010 |
| RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/02/2013 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 265676. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.