Bethesda Dilworth
9645 Big Bend Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63122 · (314) 968-5460
Non profit - Corporation · 350 certified beds
Bethesda Dilworth has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 4 citations (the Missouri average is 11.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $88,946 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 23, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.July 23, 2025 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.July 23, 2025 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.July 23, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.July 23, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.March 19, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.September 3, 2025 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.April 11, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.April 11, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.January 29, 2025 · F0660 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.January 29, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.September 12, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 23, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 23, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.March 13, 2024 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $88,946April 11, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Missouri average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.00 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.07 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.51 | 2.29 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.5% | 56% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 350 |
| Average residents per day | 128 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Aberdeen Heights Saint Louis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Bethesda Southgate Saint Louis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Christian Extended Care & Rehabilitation Saint Louis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Lutheran Convalescent Home Saint Louis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Delmar Gardens South Saint Louis · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Bethesda Dilworth on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.