Delmar Gardens South
Saint Louis, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265310) · 184 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $23,520
Phone: (314) 842-0588 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Delmar Gardens South has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Delmar Gardens South reports total nurse staffing of 5.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.9%.
CMS records show Delmar Gardens South has 1 federal fine on record totaling $23,520.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Delmar Gardens South is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Saint Louis, Missouri (St. Louis County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 20, 1987. The facility has 184 certified beds with an average of 174.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Delmar Gardens South holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Staffing 4 stars, and Quality Measures 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 5.42 per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.9%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $23,520.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
Delmar Gardens South is part of the Delmar Gardens chain, which operates 12 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator listed here.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Delmar Gardens South has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 55.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $23,520.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 184 certified beds with an average of 174.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Delmar Gardens chain, which has 12 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 20, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 4, 4, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 3148420588 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 3148420588 to arrange a visit and confirm specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265310?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.