Bethesda Southgate
Saint Louis, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265756) · 130 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (314) 846-2000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bethesda Southgate has a CMS overall star rating of 5, above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Bethesda Southgate reports total nurse hours of 4.32 per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.5%.
Bethesda Southgate has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Status was indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Bethesda Southgate is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 3, 2003. The facility is certified for 130 beds and reports an average of 81.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bethesda Southgate holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its four component ratings are as follows: Health Inspection rating of 5 stars, Quality Measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and Staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.32, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.5%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility.
No CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Status designation was indicated in the data provided for this facility. There is no chain affiliation indicated in the data, and CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bethesda Southgate has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Bethesda Southgate is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.32 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 31.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bethesda Southgate is certified for 130 beds and reports an average of 81.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 3, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; Bethesda Southgate scores 5, 5, 4, and 3 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 3148462000 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not address touring details; please contact the facility at 3148462000 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS ratings and inspection record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265756?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.