Lewis & Clark Gardens
Saint Charles, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265160) · 142 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $139,916 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (636) 946-6140 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lewis & Clark Gardens has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Lewis & Clark Gardens reports total nurse staffing of about 3.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.4%.
Lewis & Clark Gardens has 3 federal fines on record totaling $139,916.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Lewis & Clark Gardens is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Saint Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri, first approved for certification on February 17, 1982. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified for 142 beds, with an average daily census of 86.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lewis & Clark Gardens holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.4%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $139,916.00, along with 1 instance of payment denial for this facility. Families should review the facility's full inspection history on Care Compare for details behind these penalties.
Lewis & Clark Gardens is part of a chain associated with James & Judy Lincoln, which operates 56 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced 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?
Lewis & Clark Gardens has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.48 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 53.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $139,916.00 and 1 payment denial.
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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lewis & Clark Gardens is certified for 142 beds with an average daily census of 86.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of a chain associated with James & Judy Lincoln that operates 56 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 17, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here the health inspection rating is 1, quality measures 2, and staffing 4, out of 5 stars each.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (636) 946-6140 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (636) 946-6140 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Lewis & Clark Gardens' full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265160?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.