Delmar Gardens South
5300 Butler Hill Road, Saint Louis, MO 63128 · (314) 842-0588
For profit - Corporation · 184 certified beds
Delmar Gardens South has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2024, found 3 citations (the Missouri average is 11.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $23,520 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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 September 17, 2024 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.September 17, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 17, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.September 17, 2024 · F0577 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 11, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 13, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.December 28, 2023 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $23,520June 11, 2026
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 | 5.42 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.11 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.87 | 2.29 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 55.9% | 56% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 184 |
| Average residents per day | 174.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Aberdeen Heights Saint Louis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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- Christian Extended Care & Rehabilitation Saint Louis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Lutheran Convalescent Home Saint Louis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- McKnight Place Extended Care Saint Louis · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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