Inspection Reports for
St. Clair Nursing Center

MO, 63077

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Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 2.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

51% better than Missouri average
Missouri average: 5.5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2023
2024
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 58 residents

Based on a February 2025 inspection.

This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.

Occupancy over time

40 45 50 55 60 65 Jan 2023 Mar 2024 Feb 2025

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 58 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Feb 7, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with safety standards, specifically focusing on accident hazards related to wheelchair propulsion and the safe storage of hazardous materials.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure safe wheelchair propulsion for three residents, with staff pushing wheelchairs without foot pedals causing residents' feet to slide on the floor. Additionally, hazardous materials were not securely stored, with unlocked cabinets containing chemicals accessible to residents.

Deficiencies (2)
Failure to safely propel residents in wheelchairs, resulting in feet sliding on the floor and potential injury.
Failure to safely store hazardous materials, with unlocked cabinets containing chemicals accessible to residents.
Report Facts
Facility census: 58

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse CLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Interviewed regarding risks of pushing residents in wheelchairs without foot pedals
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Interviewed about proper wheelchair foot pedal use and hazardous material storage
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed about staff responsibilities for wheelchair safety and hazardous material storage
Maintenance DirectorMaintenance DirectorInterviewed about chemical storage and locking supply rooms
CNA ACertified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about shower room door locking and chemical safety
CNA BCertified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about locking storage cabinets and showers to prevent resident injury
Activity DirectorActivity DirectorObserved and interviewed regarding wheelchair propulsion without foot pedals

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 55 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Mar 8, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident dignity and respiratory care, including evaluation of personal hygiene and respiratory therapy management.

Findings
The facility failed to maintain resident dignity by not properly cleaning and maintaining the fingernails of three dependent residents, which posed a risk of infection and dignity issues. Additionally, the facility failed to obtain physician orders for a resident's CPAP use and did not conduct daily respiratory assessments or document respiratory status and response to therapy.

Deficiencies (2)
Failure to maintain resident dignity by not cleaning and maintaining fingernails for three dependent residents.
Failure to obtain physician orders for CPAP use and failure to assess and document respiratory status and response to therapy for one resident.
Report Facts
Facility census: 55 Facility census: 54 Oxygen Saturation: 94 Oxygen Saturation: 91 Oxygen Saturation: 93 Oxygen Saturation: 94 Oxygen Saturation: 95

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
CNA ECertified Nursing AssistantMentioned in relation to failure to clean resident fingernails
CMT FCertified Medication TechnicianMentioned in relation to resident fingernail hygiene and care
RN GRegistered NurseMentioned regarding staff responsibilities for checking resident fingernails
DONDirector of NursingProvided statements on staff responsibilities for fingernail care and respiratory assessments
LPN OLicensed Practical NurseDiscussed resident CPAP use, lack of physician orders, and respiratory assessments
RMA PRegistered Medical AssistantProvided information about resident's CPAP settings and pulmonologist expectations

Inspection Report

Census: 49 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Jan 13, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident transfers and discharges, safe mechanical lift transfers, food safety and hygiene practices, and infection prevention and control.

Findings
The facility failed to notify the ombudsman of resident transfers and discharges, did not follow safe mechanical lift procedures for resident transfers, had inadequate food handling and storage practices including failure to change gloves and perform hand hygiene, and failed to ensure proper hand hygiene during medication administration.

Deficiencies (4)
Failed to provide timely notification to the resident representative and ombudsman before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Failed to provide safe mechanical lift transfer for residents, including not spreading the lift legs for stability during transfers.
Failed to change gloves and perform hand hygiene as necessary, cover trash cans when not in use, and properly store open food to prevent cross contamination and outdated usage.
Failed to ensure proper hand hygiene was performed during medication pass for sampled residents.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 49 Residents affected: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingDirector of NursingDeveloped checklist for discharges and transfers including notifying the ombudsman
Social Services DirectorSocial Services DirectorAdmitted to not notifying ombudsman of transfers or discharges previously
LPN ILicensed Practical NurseObserved performing unsafe mechanical lift transfer
Nurse Assistant JNurse AssistantObserved performing unsafe mechanical lift transfer
CNA GCertified Nursing AssistantProvided information on mechanical lift training and procedures
Registered Nurse ARegistered NurseProvided information on mechanical lift procedures and hand hygiene expectations
Dietary ManagerDietary ManagerProvided information on glove use, hand hygiene, and food storage policies
LPN BLicensed Practical NurseObserved failing to perform hand hygiene during medication administration
LPN CLicensed Practical NurseDescribed hand hygiene practices during medication pass
Certified Medication Tech HCertified Medication TechnicianDescribed hand hygiene practices during medication pass
AdministratorAdministratorProvided information on expectations for staff compliance with policies

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May 26, 2022

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Oct 26, 2018

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