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Overview of Garden View Care Center

Garden View Care Center is a senior living facility located in St. Louis, MO. It offers skilled nursing, dementia care, assisted living, rehabilitation services, and hospice care. The center has been serving the community for over 35 years.

(636) 240-2840

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 5.82/day

Overall rating

1/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

50.3%

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for

Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

11% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

83% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$7.4M

Operating loss

-$462.0K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$7,434,008.00

Operating loss

$-461,989.00

Payroll costs

$3.3M

44.7% of revenue

Other operating costs

$4.6M

Total costs $7.9M

120-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Facility Type

SNF

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 265321

Certification type: Medicare/Medicaid

County: SAINT CHARLES

Ownership & operating entity

Garden View Care Center is administrated by LINDA HAGLER-REID.

Owner name: GARDEN VIEW CARE CENTER, INC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Memory Care

Independent Living

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing

Assisted Living

Memory Care

Rehabilitation

Hospice Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living Plus, Memory Care, Respite Care, Hospice Care, Rehabilitation

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SNF

Bertrand

CHANCE, DON

78.8%

$5,145,452.00

$2,268,233.00

44.1%

53.70

5/5

3.6515

5/5

3/5

2/5

Advanced Care of St Joseph

SNF

MO 64505-1872

180

NORTH 18TH STREET CONSULTING LLC

57.2%

$5,504,210.00

$2,303,058.00

41.8%

141.10

1/5

2.1152

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1/5

4/5

Amberwood Estates Nursing and Rehabilitation

SNF

MO 63121-1407

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BERMUDA DRIVE CONSULTING LLC

81.7%

$5,482,532.00

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79.70

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Garden View Care Center

SNF

MO 63366-3052

120

SCHAFFNER, DIANE

58.7%

$7,368,244.00

$3,323,029.00

45.1%

53.90

1/5

5.8163

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4/5

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Good Shepherd Care Community

Concordia

Bertrand Nursing And Rehab Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Bertrand

Bed Count: 60

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CHANCE, DON

CCN: 265678

Occupancy: 78.8%

Home Revenue: $5,145,452.00

Payroll Costs: $2,268,233.00

Payroll %: 44.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 53.70

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.6515

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Advanced Care of St Joseph

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: MO 64505-1872

Bed Count: 180

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: NORTH 18TH STREET CONSULTING LLC

CCN: 265754

Occupancy: 57.2%

Home Revenue: $5,504,210.00

Payroll Costs: $2,303,058.00

Payroll %: 41.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 141.10

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 2.1152

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 1

Amberwood Estates Nursing and Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: MO 63121-1407

Bed Count: 115

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BERMUDA DRIVE CONSULTING LLC

CCN: 265719

Occupancy: 81.7%

Home Revenue: $5,482,532.00

Payroll Costs: $3,052,207.00

Payroll %: 55.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 79.70

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 1.7169

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 4

Garden View Care Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: MO 63366-3052

Bed Count: 120

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: SCHAFFNER, DIANE

CCN: 265321

Occupancy: 58.7%

Home Revenue: $7,368,244.00

Payroll Costs: $3,323,029.00

Payroll %: 45.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 53.90

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.8163

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 2

Good Shepherd Care Community

Type of care: AL HC IL MC

Community: Concordia

Pets Allowed: No

O'FALLON, MO 63366-3052

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

27,181

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.1

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	5	7.4	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	13	8.2	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	33	8.7	No

Staff by Category

Administration

4 staff

7.2hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

63 staff

8.6hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

2 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Therapy Services

15 staff

5.3hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Dietary Services

8 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Other Services

3 staff

8.1hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

4.3%

of total hours from contractors

1,172 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Medical Director: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	33	0	33	10,750	91	100%	8.7
Licensed Practical Nurse	13	0	13	4,874	91	100%	8.2
Medication Aide/Technician	10	0	10	4,237	91	100%	9.2
Other Dietary Services Staff	7	0	7	1,864	91	100%	7.6
Registered Nurse	5	0	5	1,424	91	100%	7.4
Administrator	2	0	2	954	67	74%	7.8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	3	3	500	64	70%	6.2
Physical Therapy Aide	0	3	3	421	65	71%	6.4
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	344	42	46%	8.2
Dental Services Staff	2	0	2	328	21	23%	8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	285	40	44%	7.1
RN Director of Nursing	2	0	2	268	24	26%	6.9
Dietitian	1	0	1	168	21	23%	8
Medical Director	0	2	2	104	26	29%	4
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	3	3	82	40	44%	2
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	4	4	36	8	9%	4.5
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	25	6	7%	4.2
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	4	1	1%	4.2

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Total Health inspections 7

6% above Missouri average

Missouri average: 6.6

Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total Health citations 50

37% above Missouri average

Missouri average: 36.5

7.14 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 39 citations

Complaint investigations 19 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.7

Serious Health citations 1

Near Missouri average

Missouri average: 1.0

Moderate Health citations 45

Minor Health citations 4

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Nov 05, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Nov 05, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 14, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 14, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Part of: GARDEN VIEW CARE CENTERS

Resident Census by Payment Source

48 Total Residents

Medicare 4 (8.3%)

Medicaid 17 (35.4%)

Private Pay/Other 27 (56.3%)

Specialized Care Beds

17 Total Specialty Beds

14.2% of Bed Capacity

Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds

14.2%

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 13.4

23% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 10.9

Functional decline score 22.5

16% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.5

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 26.8%

36% above Missouri average.

Walking Ability Worsened 12.1%

41% below Missouri average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 28.7%

58% above Missouri average.

Falls with Major Injury 10.7%

166% above Missouri average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 7.0%

38% above Missouri average.

Urinary Tract Infection 7.0%

156% above Missouri average.

Depressive Symptoms 6.1%

53% below Missouri average.

Antipsychotic Use 22.8%

3% above Missouri average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 89.3%

5% above Missouri average.

Influenza Vaccine 89.8%

1% below Missouri average.

Lost Too Much Weight 10.6%

90% above Missouri average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 92.0%

38% better than Missouri average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Missouri average

Influenza Vaccine 90.4%

42% better than Missouri average

Total fines amount $13K

This home paid 82% less in fines than the state average.

Missouri average: $73K

Number of Fines 2

This home received 18% fewer fines than the state average.

Missouri average: 2.4

Payment Denials 2

This home had 191% more payment denials than the state average.

Missouri average: 0.7

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Jul 17, 2023

$3K

Payment Denial Jun 23, 2023

46 days

Civil Money Penalty Feb 16, 2023

$10K

Payment Denial Feb 16, 2023

5 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Garden View Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 50.3% ↑ 6.6pp vs 2023

Net Income -$461,989 ↑ ~$495K vs 2023

Total Payroll $4,033,798 ↑ ~$166K vs 2023

Profit Margin -6.3% ↑ 10.6pp vs 2023

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	73.5%	74.6%	68.0%	68.2%	63.3%	72.8%	61.6%	59.3%	58.0%	43.3%	41.9%	43.8%	50.3%
Beds	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120
Net Income	$202,072	$197,801	$60,882	$301,861	$218,980	$198,547	$227,803	$363,319	$463,307	$287,454	$127,557	-$956,995	-$461,989
Gross Revenue	$7,119,449	$7,287,841	$6,922,557	$7,090,493	$6,687,362	$7,652,653	$7,004,505	$6,996,025	$6,894,200	$5,376,019	$5,066,952	$5,663,812	$7,368,244
Operating Expenses	$6,817,556	$7,002,003	$6,788,483	$6,693,059	$6,407,031	$7,406,440	$6,662,881	$6,437,118	$6,510,508	$5,328,582	$5,462,087	$6,431,163	$6,883,222
Net Patient Revenue	$6,763,107	$6,928,736	$6,568,236	$6,709,117	$6,281,932	$7,340,623	$6,603,699	$6,594,558	$6,495,387	$5,007,847	$5,015,036	$5,374,157	$6,355,469
Total Payroll	$3,509,582	$3,581,151	$2,915,835	$2,890,204	$2,975,653	$3,172,473	$3,223,558	$3,347,321	$3,376,306	$3,111,987	$2,819,555	$3,867,574	$4,033,798
Profit Margin %	2.8%	2.7%	0.9%	4.3%	3.3%	2.6%	3.3%	5.2%	6.7%	5.4%	2.5%	-16.9%	-6.3%
Medicare %	9.6%	8.7%	7.9%	8.0%	6.6%	6.2%	6.8%	8.5%	5.9%	4.7%	5.4%	4.4%	4.6%
Medicaid %	19.6%	18.5%	19.7%	19.8%	20.0%	16.4%	19.8%	22.6%	22.3%	24.3%	26.4%	28.2%	25.5%
Private %	70.8%	72.7%	72.4%	72.2%	73.5%	77.4%	73.4%	68.9%	71.8%	71.0%	68.2%	67.4%	69.9%
Revenue/Day	$209	$212	$221	$225	$226	$230	$245	$254	$256	$264	$273	$280	$288
Cost/Day	$211	$214	$228	$224	$230	$232	$247	$248	$256	$281	$298	$335	$311
Avg Length of Stay	114.5 days	131.8 days	136.6 days	123.0 days	133.7 days	151.2 days	140.5 days	141.3 days	176.4 days	138.4 days	100.8 days	73.2 days	78.1 days

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Medicaid A&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

MO Specifics: Rural access prioritized.

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

MO SNC

General: Age 65+, Missouri resident, in approved facility.

Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

MO Specifics: Supplements SSI; facility-based only.

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

Missouri Structured Family Caregiving Waiver

General: Age 65+, Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, NFLOC, dementia diagnosis, live with caregiver.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

Asset Limits: $5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).

MO Specifics: Caregiver must be family; small program size.

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Missouri MO HealthNet ABD

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,690/month (individual, projected); spenddown allowed.

Asset Limits: $5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).

MO Specifics: Less intensive than waivers; statewide access.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

MO Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Missouri Caregiver Program

General: Caregivers of 60+ with dementia, Missouri resident, functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

MO Specifics: Administered via AAAs and Alzheimer’s Association; rural focus.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Missouri SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Missouri resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

MO Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Missouri VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Missouri resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

MO Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Garden View Care Center

Garden View Care Center is a Nursing Home in Missouri

Garden View Care Center is a Nursing Home in Missouri

Garden View Care Center

Garden View Care Center is a Nursing Home in Missouri

Garden View Care Center is a Nursing Home in Missouri

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Medium-capacity home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Breakdown by payment type

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Finances and operations

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Health Inspection History

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Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

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Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

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Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Missouri Seniors

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

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