Primarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (61% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 18 days.
Life Care Center of St. Louis is a 100-bed skilled nursing facility operated by CMC Extended Care Center, Inc., at 3520 Chouteau Avenue in Saint Louis, Missouri. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, serving primarily long-term residents alongside a smaller post-acute population. Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and an Alzheimer’s and dementia care program are offered. The facility has some availability at 79 percent occupancy which is above Missouri’s 66.6 percent average.
The facility is scored 4 stars by CMS, 52.1 percent above Missouri average, fueled by staffing and quality measures. Nurse hours reach 4h 24m per resident daily, 16 percent above state average, and the quality measures sub-rating runs 79.2 percent above the Missouri mean, reflecting strong clinical outcomes for long-stay residents. Across 5 health inspections since 2019, the facility recorded 41 total citations, mostly moderate in severity, with 1 critical finding in October 2024 and a corresponding $16,000 federal fine; both were corrected. No payment denials have been issued.
Amenities feature a community re-entry program, a certified dietitian, landscaped grounds and courtyards, and a beauty salon and barber shop. An active resident council exists.
With strength in staffing and quality outcomes, Life Care Center of St. Louis suits residents needing long-term skilled nursing or dementia care in urban St. Louis.
Life Care Center of St Louis is legally operated by C.m.c. Extended Care Center, Inc, and administered by Katlyn Boehle.
In Missouri, the Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure performs the inspections and unannounced surveys required for all long-term care providers.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MO Average | vs. MO Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 130 | 35 | This facility has 271% more total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (130 vs. MO avg 35).↑ 271% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 16.3 | 4.4 | This facility has 270% more deficiencies per year than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (16.3 vs. MO avg 4.4).↑ 270% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 8.1 | 5 | This facility has 62% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (8.1 vs. MO avg 5).↑ 62% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | MO Average | vs. MO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 16 | 7 | This facility has 129% more total inspections than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (16 vs. MO avg 7).↑ 129% worse |
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Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
37 of 41 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 41 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 41 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,170 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 54 | 0 | 54 | 16,228 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 23 | 12 | 35 | 7,797 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,425 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,397 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,249 | 66 | 72% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,083 | 68 | 74% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 997 | 68 | 74% | 8.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 2 | 3 | 895 | 74 | 80% | 6.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 814 | 71 | 77% | 6.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 757 | 61 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 653 | 69 | 75% | 6.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 530 | 62 | 67% | 8.5 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 500 | 57 | 62% | 8.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 449 | 53 | 58% | 7.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 288 | 38 | 41% | 7.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 69 | 10 | 11% | 6.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 57 | 3 | 3% | 19 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Oct 21, 2024 · $16K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
18% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
61% of new residents, often for short stays.
21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of St Louis from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 02/2024.
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (61% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 18 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Saint Louis's city center to Life Care Center of St Louis's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.
| Life Care Center of St Louis | NH AL | Saint Louis | - | 100 | A+ | 92 | - |
| Armour Oaks Senior Living Community | NH AL IL | Kansas City (Waldo Homes) | - | 38 | A+ | 73 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Breeze Park – Lutheran Senior Services | NH AL IL MC | Weldon Spring | - | 50 | A+ | 2 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| John Knox Village | NH AL HC IL MC RC | Lee's Summit | - | 408 | A+ | 58 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Farmington Presbyterian Manor | NH AL IL MC | Farmington | - | 90 | A+ | 66 | - |
Life Care Center of St Louis is in the USA neighborhood of SAINT LOUIS.
Life Care Center of St Louis is legally operated by C.m.c. Extended Care Center, Inc, and administered by Katlyn Boehle.
Life Care Center of St Louis has a walk score of 92. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
According to MO state health department records, Life Care Center of St Louis's license number is 052600.
According to MO state health department records, Life Care Center of St Louis's license expires on April 5, 2027.
Life Care Center of St Louis's occupancy is 90%.
Life Care Center of St Louis is registered as a for-profit in MO.
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