Bethesda Southgate
5943 Telegraph Road, Saint Louis, MO 63129 · (314) 846-2000
Non profit - Corporation · 130 certified beds
Bethesda Southgate has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2024, found 5 citations (the Missouri average is 11.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above 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 18, 2024 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 18, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.July 18, 2024 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for 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.July 18, 2024 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.July 18, 2024 · F0686 · 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.July 18, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.May 1, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 4.32 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.66 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.25 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.41 | 2.29 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31.5% | 56% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 130 |
| Average residents per day | 81.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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