Rita Young
Jul 2026
Very pleasant and friendly staff.
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 100
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Individual
- Certified beds
- 100
- Inspections
- View history (61 citations)
- Location
- Across the street from Saint Louis University Hospital
- Specialty care focus
- Neurological and cardiac rehabilitation specialization
- Nearby medical campus
- Within three miles of Barnes Jewish Hospital
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Families describe Life Care Center of Saint Louis as clean, welcoming, and staffed by caring, professional nurses, CNAs, and social workers, with several visitors specifically praising the therapy and rehab teams. A few reviewers noted concerns about wound care attentiveness and inconsistent nursing presence in common areas, along with some maintenance issues.
The Good
- Staff described as caring, professional, and attentive
- CNAs and nurses repeatedly praised by name
- Social worker singled out for helpfulness
- Building described as clean and well-decorated
- Secured floors to prevent resident wandering
The Bad
- One report of a wound care concern
- One reviewer noted inconsistent nursing presence in lounge areas
- Mentions of trash near parking lot and baseboard cleaning needs
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Life Care Center of Saint Louis is a senior living community in Saint Louis, Missouri offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 143 reviews.
About Life Care Center of Saint Louis
Life Care Center of Saint Louis is a skilled nursing home and rehabilitation facility located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The center offers 24-hour skilled nursing care with a focus on inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, as well as short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-operative recovery services.
The facility specializes in neurological and cardiac rehabilitation. An in-house team of therapists and nurses develops individualized care plans tailored to the goals and needs of each resident and patient, with therapy and nursing associates working to help people move forward toward their long-term objectives.
Located in the heart of the city, Life Care Center of Saint Louis sits across the street from Saint Louis University Hospital and within three miles of Barnes Jewish Hospital and the Washington University School of Medicine, positioning the facility near major medical institutions. The center maintains a homelike atmosphere designed to help residents and patients feel comfortable during their stay.
Types of Care at Life Care Center of Saint Louis
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Transportation Services
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Life Care Center of Saint Louis
4overall · 143 ratings combined
4★ on Google (143)
LAFAYETTE JOHNSON
Jul 2026
Here is a polished and professional version of your statement:<br><br>⸻<br><br>I am extremely grateful that my brother is now receiving care at Life Care Center of St. Louis. The facility is newly remodeled, clean, and free from the unpleasant conditions we previously experienced. The staff members have consistently demonstrated professionalism, compassion, kindness, and genuine concern for the well-being of their residents. Knowing that my brother is safe and receiving quality care allows me to rest peacefully at night.<br><br>In stark contrast, our experience at BRIA of Cahokia Heights was deeply troubling. The conditions and level of care we encountered were unacceptable and, in my opinion, reflected serious deficiencies in professionalism and resident treatment. I believe facilities entrusted with vulnerable individuals should be held to the highest standards of accountability. Rather than simply imposing fines, I believe stronger corrective actions and comprehensive recertification measures should be considered to ensure residents receive safe, dignified, and competent care.<br><br>I am especially thankful that Life Care Center of St. Louis is centrally located and affiliated with a healthcare community that includes Saint Louis University School of Medicine, one of the nation’s most respected academic medical institutions. This transition has restored my confidence and provided my family with much-needed peace of mind.<br><br>Agape Love,<br>Carmen Lolita Whigham, MBA, BSW<br>Business Administration | Social Work | Liberal Studies
Dan Kelly
Jul 2026
First day but impressed!
CoachDii
Jul 2026
The building was clean, smelled fresh and sanitized. The lobby is nicely decorated and is very inviting. The resident room I was visiting, was also very clean. My friend who is a resident, was also clean and well taken care of. I also appreciated the security system in place to keep the facility safe and residents from wandering off their respective flors. The staff were all professional, courteous and kind. I was pleased wth my first visit to The Life Care Center of St Louis and I look forward to coming back to visit again.
Tawaine Noah
Jun 2026
very sweet and comforting cast of humans 😘
Government Inspection History
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 61 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Jan 16, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard14 citations
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 27, 2026
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 11, 2026
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 11, 2026
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Oct 21, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 16, 2024
Apr 23, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard24 citations
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 31, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 31, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 31, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 31, 2024
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 31, 2024
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 31, 2024
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 31, 2024
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 31, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 31, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 31, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 31, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 31, 2024
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 31, 2024
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 31, 2024
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 31, 2024
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 31, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 31, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 31, 2024
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 31, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 31, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 31, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 31, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 31, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 31, 2024
Feb 14, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 15, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 15, 2024
Mar 30, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard20 citations
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 6, 2022
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 30, 2022
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 6, 2022
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 6, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 6, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 6, 2022
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 6, 2022
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 6, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 6, 2022
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 6, 2022
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 30, 2022
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 6, 2022
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 6, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 6, 2022
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 6, 2022
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 6, 2022
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 6, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 6, 2022
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 6, 2022
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 6, 2022
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Life Care Center of Saint Louis offer?
Life Care Center of Saint Louis offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Life Care Center of Saint Louis located?
Life Care Center of Saint Louis is located at 3520 Chouteau Ave in Saint Louis, Missouri.
What do families say about Life Care Center of Saint Louis?
Families describe Life Care Center of Saint Louis as clean, welcoming, and staffed by caring, professional nurses, CNAs, and social workers, with several visitors specifically praising the therapy and rehab teams. A few reviewers noted concerns about wound care attentiveness and inconsistent nursing presence in common areas, along with some maintenance issues.
How did Life Care Center of Saint Louis do on recent health and safety inspections?
Life Care Center of Saint Louis had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 61 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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