Life Care Center of Bridgeton

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Bridgeton, MO

CMS overall rating

12145 Bridgeton Square Dr, Bridgeton, MO 63044-2616 View map

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Life Care Center of Bridgeton accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Life Care Center of Bridgeton accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Life Care Center of Bridgeton

Life Care Center of Bridgeton is a 91-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility at 12145 Bridgeton Square Drive in Bridgeton, Missouri. Operated by Bridgeton Operations LLC, a privately held partnership, in St. Louis County, the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. A resident mix of both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care is supported. The average stay length is 53 days, reflecting meaningful short-stay volume alongside longer-term residents.

CMS scores the facility 3 stars, 14.1 percent above the Missouri average. The quality measures sub-rating is the clearest strength, running 43.4 percent above the state average, a signal of above-average clinical outcomes for long-stay residents. Staffing runs modestly below the Missouri average at the RN level, though total nurse hours reach 3h 54m per resident daily, roughly 3 percent above the state figure. At 79 percent occupancy which is above Missouri’s 66.6 percent average, the facility typically has some availability.

Amenities include a fine dining program, landscaped grounds and courtyards, a beauty salon and barber shop, and an Alzheimer’s and dementia care program. More services include a community re-entry program and patient and family education program.

The mix of above-average quality measures, a 53-day average stay, and dedicated dementia programming fits residents seeking short-term post-acute rehabilitation or memory care placement in the Bridgeton area of St. Louis County.

Facility Direct Line (314) 298-7444

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 54m per day

vs avg

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +147% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	26m per day	▼ 6% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	58m per day	▲ 42% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 9m per day	▼ 8% State avg: 2h 19m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 1m per day	■ Avg State avg: 3h 3m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	5m per day	▲ 147% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	9m per day	▼ 53% State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

53 days

91-bed community

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

50 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 4 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

76%

Higher than the Missouri average: 66.6%

Occupied beds

69 / 91

Average occupied beds in Missouri homes 72 beds

Facility TypeSkilled Nursing Facility

StatusActive

IssuanceDecember 4, 2025

ExpirationDecember 3, 2027

CountySaint Louis County

License Number053209

CMS Certification Number265294

Certification TypeMedicare / Medicaid

Life Care Center of Bridgeton is legally operated by Bridgeton Operations, LLC, and administered by Carrie Wookey.

Corporate EntityBRIDGETON OPERATIONS, LLC

Owner NameBridgeton Operations, LLC

Skilled Nursing Facility

91 units

Total beds

91 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactMr. Todd Fletcher, President (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Rehabilitation Services

24-Hour Staffing

Pets not allowed

24-Hour Security And Fire Safety Systems

Beauty Salon And Barber Shop

Bedside And Bathroom Call Lights

Certified Dietitian

Community Re-Entry Program

Complimentary Wireless Internet

Daily Activity Schedule

Family/Resident Councils

Fine Dining Program

Flat-Screen Tvs

Flexible Visiting Hours

Full-Time

Certified Activity Director

Homelike Setting

Housekeeping And Laundry Services

Landscaped Grounds And Courtyards

Library

Non-Smoking Facility

Pet Visitors Allowed

Private And Semiprivate Rooms

Private Bathrooms

Religious Services

Patient/Family Education Program

Telephone And Cable Television Hookups

Transportation Services

Since 2018 · 8 years of data 144 deficiencies 23 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Missouri state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2018 vs. Missouri state average

Overall vs. MO average

Latest Inspection July 15, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	MO Average	vs. MO Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	144	35	This facility has 311% more total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (144 vs. MO avg 35).↑ 311% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2018.	18	4.4	This facility has 309% more deficiencies per year than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (18 vs. MO avg 4.4).↑ 309% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	6.3	2.9	This facility has 117% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (6.3 vs. MO avg 2.9).↑ 117% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	MO Average	vs. MO Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	23	12	This facility has had 92% more total inspections than the Missouri average (23 vs. MO avg 12). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 92% more

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Inspections since 2021

Total health inspections 10

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

5.9

State average N/A

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

45 of 59 citations resulted from standard inspections; 9 of 59 resulted from complaint investigations; and 5 of 59 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

2 serious citations State average: N/A

55 moderate citations State average: N/A

2 minor citations State average: N/A

Citations history (last 5 years)

Quality of Care moderate citation Jul 15, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 30, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 30, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 30, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 109

Employees 102

Contractors 7

Staff to resident ratio 1.27 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 44

Average shift 7.6 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 30,738

Nursing staff breakdown

8 hours

9.5 hours

7 hours

Contractor staffing

305 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Assistant: 5 Administrator: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	47	0	47	14,235	92	100%	7
Licensed Practical Nurse	12	0	12	6,121	92	100%	9.5
Registered Nurse	7	0	7	1,459	91	99%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	3	0	3	1,269	69	75%	7.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	1,199	72	78%	8.3
Medication Aide/Technician	5	0	5	857	68	74%	9
Physical Therapy Aide	3	0	3	805	67	73%	7.1
Administrator	3	1	4	752	66	72%	8
RN Director of Nursing	2	0	2	704	62	67%	6.6
Physical Therapy Assistant	2	0	2	633	64	70%	7.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician	2	0	2	580	70	76%	6.7
Dietitian	1	0	1	522	65	71%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	513	64	70%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	450	57	62%	7.9
Qualified Social Worker	7	0	7	277	43	47%	5.7
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	154	22	24%	7
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	128	18	20%	7.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	5	5	46	8	9%	4.2
Medical Director	0	1	1	35	3	3%	11.5

47 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

12 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

7 Registered Nurse

% of Days 99%

3 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 75%

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 78%

5 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 74%

3 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 73%

4 Administrator

% of Days 72%

2 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 67%

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 70%

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 76%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 71%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 70%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 62%

7 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 47%

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 24%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 20%

5 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 9%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 3%

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Total fines amount $22K

70% lower than State average

State average: $73K

Number of fines 1

59% fewer fines than State average

State average: 2.4

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than State average

State average: 0.7

Fines amount comparison

This facility $22K

State average $73K

Penalty History

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

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Oct 17, 2023 · $22K

Civil Money Penalty Oct 17, 2023

$22K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 3.2

70% better than State average

State average: 10.9

Functional decline score 14.2

27% better than State average

State average: 19.5

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average State avg: 2.7

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 2.5%

87% better than State average

State average: 19.8%

Walking Ability Worsened 4.8%

77% better than State average

State average: 20.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 35.4%

95% worse than State average

State average: 18.1%

Falls with Major Injury 2.0%

50% better than State average

State average: 4.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.5%

9% worse than State average

State average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight 1.3%

76% better than State average

State average: 5.6%

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 12.8%

Antipsychotic Use 0.9%

96% better than State average

State average: 22.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 87.4%

In line with State average

State average: 85.2%

Influenza Vaccine 91.2%

In line with State average

State average: 90.9%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 2.99

44% worse than State average

State average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days 4.03

71% worse than State average

State average: 2.35

Short-stay resident measures

Above average State avg: 2.1

Pneumococcal Vaccine 62.8%

6% worse than State average

State average: 66.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine 64.6%

In line with State average

State average: 63.5%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 20.0%

21% better than State average

State average: 25.3%

Emergency department visits 21.4%

60% worse than State average

State average: 13.4%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 86.1%

60% better than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 43.3%

14% worse than State average

State average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

53% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 24 days

Medicaid

23% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 months

Total residents 86

Medicare

18.6% of residents

Medicaid

50% of residents

Private pay or other

31.4% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Bridgeton from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 78.7% ↑ 0.6pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$445.5K ↑ ~$688.6K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $5.3M ↑ ~$430.9K vs 2022

Operating Margin -5.5% ↑ 9.7pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	81.2%	86.0%	91.6%	89.8%	88.4%	89.3%	87.8%	86.9%	78.1%	83.0%	78.1%	78.7%
Beds	84	91	91	91	91	91	91	91	91	91	91	91
Net Income	-$724,051	-$639,444	$614,267	$475,653	$378,404	$511,862	-$300,766	$11,856	-$1,084,385	-$445,992	-$1,132,839	-$443,319
Gross Revenue	$8,002,678	$8,397,029	$10,630,489	$10,340,809	$11,336,884	$11,559,617	$11,790,064	$12,033,088	$10,558,740	$12,099,534	$11,273,704	$11,671,549
Operating Expenses	$7,499,329	$7,670,945	$8,202,433	$8,195,719	$8,642,967	$8,697,083	$8,996,752	$8,897,600	$9,313,304	$8,925,992	$8,595,478	$8,488,493
Net Patient Income	-$730,685	-$650,109	$601,205	$466,765	$366,811	$502,934	-$309,799	$6,163	-$2,031,644	-$1,350,583	-$1,134,112	-$445,482
Net Patient Revenue	$6,768,644	$7,020,836	$8,803,638	$8,662,484	$9,009,778	$9,200,017	$8,686,953	$8,903,763	$7,281,660	$7,575,409	$7,461,366	$8,043,011
Payroll Costs	$4,149,161	$4,558,999	$5,049,308	$4,738,297	$5,114,433	$5,210,408	$5,366,031	$5,330,509	$4,841,683	$5,207,833	$4,888,008	$5,318,926
Operating Margin %	-10.8%	-9.3%	6.8%	5.4%	4.1%	5.5%	-3.6%	0.1%	-27.9%	-17.8%	-15.2%	-5.5%
Medicare %	15.6%	23.5%	27.3%	22.6%	25.8%	26.1%	25.3%	25.2%	18.2%	15.7%	12.5%	11.9%
Medicaid %	61.3%	52.9%	45.5%	47.8%	46.4%	46.3%	45.3%	45.4%	51.9%	52.2%	58.1%	64.7%
Private %	23.0%	23.6%	27.1%	29.6%	27.8%	27.6%	29.4%	29.4%	29.8%	32.1%	29.4%	23.3%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$221	$257	$290	$290	$306	$310	$298	$309	$280	$275	$288	$308
Cost/Day	$245	$280	$270	$275	$294	$293	$309	$308	$358	$324	$331	$325
Avg Length of Stay	90.5 days	86.9 days	62.8 days	57.5 days	56.4 days	51.3 days	45.1 days	35.0 days	38.5 days	40.7 days	41.0 days	53.0 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$8.0M

Net patient income

-$445.5K

For-profit Operated by a single business entity.

Net patient revenue

$8.0M

Net patient income

-$445.5K

Other income

$2.2K

Payroll costs

$5.3M 66.1% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$3.2M

Total costs

$8.5M

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (53% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 24 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 24%

Private pay 53%

Medicaid 23%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 18%

Private pay 60%

Medicaid 23%

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Who is the owner of Life Care Center of Bridgeton?

Life Care Center of Bridgeton is legally operated by Bridgeton Operations, LLC, and administered by Carrie Wookey.

Is Life Care Center of Bridgeton in a walkable area?

Life Care Center of Bridgeton has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Life Care Center of Bridgeton?

According to MO state health department records, Life Care Center of Bridgeton's license number is 053209.

When does Life Care Center of Bridgeton's license expire?

According to MO state health department records, Life Care Center of Bridgeton's license expires on December 3, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Life Care Center of Bridgeton?

Life Care Center of Bridgeton's occupancy is 76%.

Are pets allowed at Life Care Center of Bridgeton?

No, Life Care Center of Bridgeton has a no-pet policy.

Does Life Care Center of Bridgeton operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Life Care Center of Bridgeton is registered as a for-profit in MO.

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Life Care Center of Bridgeton

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Missouri state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Citations history (last 5 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

47 Certified Nursing Assistant

12 Licensed Practical Nurse

7 Registered Nurse

3 Speech Language Pathologist

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

5 Medication Aide/Technician

3 Physical Therapy Aide

4 Administrator

2 RN Director of Nursing

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Dietitian

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Nurse Practitioner

7 Qualified Social Worker

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

5 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Admissions

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