ElderGrade
D

54.2/100

Below average

Life Care Center Of Bridgeton

12145 Bridgeton Square Dr, Bridgeton, MO 63044

CMS 2/5 stars #35 of 69 in St. Louis County (314) 298-7444
Certified beds
91
Occupancy
86%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $21,801 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 68%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

20.7/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -5.3 for 32 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

11.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.34 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.38 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 15% against weekdays

Staff stability

2/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 68% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $21,801 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.32 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.38 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.81 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 68.20%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 58 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 28, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Jul 15, 2025 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 30, 2025 F0607 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 30, 2025 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 30, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Feb 28, 2025 F0801

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 28, 2025 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 28, 2025 F0568

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 28, 2025 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, which operates 194 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
PRESTON, FORREST Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
EKLUND, AMBER Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
GLOVER, MARTIN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
WALKER, RONDA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CROSS, CINDY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HENRY, TERRY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LAY, LISA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SWANKER, RICHARD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
THURMOND, JOAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Life Care Center Of Bridgeton

What is the ElderGrade for Life Care Center Of Bridgeton? +

Life Care Center Of Bridgeton holds an ElderGrade of D (54.2 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Life Care Center Of Bridgeton? +

Residents receive an average of 3.32 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Life Care Center Of Bridgeton been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 58 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Life Care Center Of Bridgeton accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Life Care Center Of Bridgeton is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.