Bernard Care Center
Saint Louis, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265500) · 141 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $37,388 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (314) 371-0200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bernard Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Bernard Care Center reports 1.99 total nurse hours per resident per day, with only 0.11 of those being RN hours, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.3%.
Bernard Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $37,388.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is listed in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Bernard Care Center is a 141-bed skilled nursing facility in Saint Louis, MO (St. Louis City County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since August 1992. It operates as a for-profit limited liability company and averages 131.5 residents. The facility is part of Reliant Care Management, a chain of 34 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bernard Care Center holds an overall rating of 1 star out of 5, below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its component ratings are: 2 stars for health inspections, 2 stars for quality measures, and 1 star for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show 1.99 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.11 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $37,388.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator, Reliant Care Management.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measures directly on CMS Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data as published.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bernard Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Missouri's state average of 2.51 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Bernard Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 1.99 hours per resident per day, with 0.11 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 45.3%. The staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $37,388.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bernard Care Center is certified for 141 beds and averages 131.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Reliant Care Management chain, which includes 34 facilities averaging a 1.2-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Bernard Care Center was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Bernard Care Center scores 1, 2, 1, and 2 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3143710200 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3143710200 to arrange a tour and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data for Bernard Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265500?state=MO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.