NAZARETH LIVING CENTER Nursing Home


NAZARETH LIVING CENTER (CCN: 265636) is a Non profit - Corporation facility located in SAINT LOUIS, MO (63129). The facility has an overall rating of 2/5, health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. It offers 121 certified beds and maintains an average of 90.6 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 3.73417 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since May 1, 1996 and the last listed health inspection was on October 26, 2023, The facility is located in St. Louis county and provides senior and nursing home care.

NAZARETH LIVING CENTER Summary


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Provider Name: NAZARETH LIVING CENTER

Address: #2 NAZARETH LANE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63129

Phone: (314) 487-3950

County: St. Louis (940)

Ownership Type: Non profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 121

Average Residents Per Day: 90.6 ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: NAZARETH LIVING CENTER

First Approved Date: May 1, 1996

Affiliated Entity: BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM (75)

Retirement Community: Y, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Both

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 2 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 2 ()

QM Rating: 3 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 4 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 3 ()

Staffing Rating: 2 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.37155, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.9925, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.3701, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.3626

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.73417

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 3.41804, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.2838

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0375

Nurse Staff Turnover: 72.2, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 83.3, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 0, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.9793, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6653, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.3010

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.44087, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 1.1008, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.4633

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.99571

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.65744

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-10-26 (Score: 108), Cycle 2: 2020-10-09 (Score: 84), Cycle 3: 2019-04-05 (Score: 164)

Total Weighted Health Score: 109.33

Reported Incidents: 3, Substantiated Complaints: 25

Infection Control Citations: 3

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 1, Total Fines in Dollars: 26851.50, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 1

Location and GPS: #2 NAZARETH LANE,SAINT LOUIS,MO,63129 (38.4882, -90.321)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-05-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-26

Citation on 2023-10-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-01

Citation on 2023-10-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-01

Citation on 2023-10-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-01

Citation on 2023-10-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-01

Citation on 2023-10-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-01

Citation on 2023-10-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-01

Citation on 2023-10-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-01

Citation on 2023-10-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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 - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-01

Citation on 2023-10-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-01

Citation on 2023-10-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Past Non-Compliance on 2023-08-29

Citation on 2023-10-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-01

Citation on 2022-11-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-12-09

Citation on 2022-08-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-21

Citation on 2022-08-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-21

Citation on 2022-03-29

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-05-17

Citation on 2020-10-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-11-23

Citation on 2020-10-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-11-05

Citation on 2020-10-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-11-05

Citation on 2020-10-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-11-05

Citation on 2020-10-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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 - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-11-09

Citation on 2020-10-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-11-23

Citation on 2020-10-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-11-09

Citation on 2020-10-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-11-23

Citation on 2020-10-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-11-05

Citation on 2020-10-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-11-05

Citation on 2020-10-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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 - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-11-05

Citation on 2020-10-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-11-23

Citation on 2021-12-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-31

Citation on 2021-12-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-31

Citation on 2021-12-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-31

Citation on 2021-11-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-22

Citation on 2021-11-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-22

Citation on 2021-11-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-22

Citation on 2021-11-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-22

Citation on 2021-05-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-03

Citation on 2021-05-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-03

Citation on 2021-05-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-03

Citation on 2021-05-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-03

Citation on 2019-04-05

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

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-17

Citation on 2019-04-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-17

Citation on 2019-04-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-17

Citation on 2019-04-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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 - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-17

Citation on 2019-04-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-17

Citation on 2019-04-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-17

Citation on 2019-04-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-17

Citation on 2019-04-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-17

Citation on 2019-04-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-17

Citation on 2019-04-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-17

Citation on 2019-04-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-17

Citation on 2019-04-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-17

Citation on 2019-04-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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 - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-17

Citation on 2019-04-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-17

Citation on 2019-04-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-17


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-10-26

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0004, Version: New

Description: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-01

Citation on 2023-10-26

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0041, Version: New

Description: Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-01

Citation on 2023-10-26

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0345, Version: New

Description: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-01

Citation on 2023-10-26

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0372, Version: New

Description: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-01

Citation on 2023-10-26

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0531, Version: New

Description: Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-01

Citation on 2023-10-26

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0761, Version: New

Description: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-01

Citation on 2020-10-09

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0293, Version: New

Description: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-11-05

Citation on 2020-10-09

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0914, Version: New

Description: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-11-23

Citation on 2020-10-09

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0923, Version: New

Description: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-11-05

Citation on 2019-04-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0345, Version: New

Description: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-17

Citation on 2019-04-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0351, Version: New

Description: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-17

Citation on 2019-04-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0355, Version: New

Description: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-17

Citation on 2019-04-05

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0923, Version: New

Description: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-17