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Bernard Care Center

4335 WEST PINE BLVD, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63108
(314) 371-0200
141 licensed beds

CMS rates Bernard Care Center 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 102 citations across 14 inspections in the last three years, with $37,388 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections1/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
141
State license
053863
CMS facility ID
265500
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Bernard Care Center
Street address
4335 WEST PINE BLVD
City / state / ZIP
Saint Louis, MO 63108
Phone
(314) 371-0200
State license #
053863

Bernard Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Saint Louis, Missouri. It is licensed for 141 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Missouri (97 beds).

It is one of 168 senior care facilities in Saint Louis and 487 skilled nursing facilities across Missouri. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Reliant Care Management, a group of 35 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Bernard Care Center 102 times across 14 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $37,388 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner
Bernard Snf Opco Llc
Parent company
Reliant Care Management
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Administrator
Lajuana Johnson

Registered owners & officers

Destefane, Richard
Officer — since 1991
Johnson, Lajuana
Managing employee — since 2006
Reliant Care Management Company Llc
Operational control — since 1991

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
6 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1992-08-01
License expires
2027-06-30
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
29 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$37,388 total
Last standard inspection
2025-12-19
Nurse staffing
0.8 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$231 per day (≈ $7,020/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
95% Medicaid · 2% Medicare · 3% private/other
Occupancy
91% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
10% below the MO median of $257/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
141
Licensed as
SNF
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-08-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0600
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F-0740
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
2026-08-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-08-28
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-08-28
F-0825
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2026-08-28
10 earlier / fire-safety inspections (97 citations)
2026-06-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0725
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2026-06-30
2026-04-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0555
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.
Corrected 2026-04-23
2025-12-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered22 citations
F-0568
D · No harm found
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0578
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0636
D · No harm found
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0638
D · No harm found
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0658
E · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0687
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0688
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0804
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0908
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0923
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0924
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-02-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0690
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-03-14
2024-04-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered16 citations
F-0567
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2024-06-02
F-0568
E · No harm found
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-06-02
F-0584
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-06-02
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-06-02
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-06-02
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-06-02
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-02
F-0689
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-02
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-06-02
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-06-02
F-0700
E · No harm found
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2024-06-02
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-06-02
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-06-02
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-06-02
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-02
F-0919
D · No harm found
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-06-02
2023-11-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-12-22
2022-08-26Health inspection27 citations
F-0550
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0557
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0567
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0568
E · No harm found
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0577
C · No harm found
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0578
F · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0584
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0585
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0623
E · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0625
E · No harm found
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0641
E · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0658
E · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0692
E · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0700
E · No harm found
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0729
E · No harm found
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0759
E · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0806
F · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0842
E · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2022-10-10
F-0868
F · No harm found
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2022-10-10
2025-12-19Fire-safety inspection8 citations
K-0161
E · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2026-02-02
K-0222
E · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2026-02-02
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-02-12
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-02-02
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-02-02
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2026-02-02
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-02-02
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2026-02-02
2024-04-18Fire-safety inspection10 citations
K-0161
E · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-06-02
K-0345
L · Immediate jeopardy
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-06-02
K-0346
L · Immediate jeopardy
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2024-06-02
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-06-02
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-06-02
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-07-13
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-06-02
K-0531
E · No harm found
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-06-02
2022-08-26Fire-safety inspection10 citations
K-0222
E · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2022-10-10
K-0291
E · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2022-10-10
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-10-10
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-10-10
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2022-10-10
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-10-10
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2022-10-10
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-10-10
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2022-10-10
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2022-10-10

Federal penalties

2024-04-18Fine$37,388
2024-04-18Medicare payment denial — 44 days
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 265500.
How it compares in Missouri.
Inspection citations, 3 years
102
More than 90% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 50
Federal fines, 3 years
$37,388
More than 76% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
0.8
Among the lowest of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.4
Nursing staff turnover, annual
77%
Higher than 91% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 57%

Resident outcomes

On 18 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Missouri average on 9 and worse on 5. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased16.3%17.4%13.5%Near state average
Lose too much weight4.5%5.1%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.8%0.9%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection0.2%2.2%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms82.3%20.0%13.5%Worse than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.0%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.1%4.0%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine22.0%84.0%93.7%Worse than state
Ability to walk independently worsened14.3%15.8%12.7%Near state average
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication22.5%25.6%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine83.8%90.8%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers5.4%4.4%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence8.8%17.1%18.3%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.891.981.81Near state average
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days1.752.161.69Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine19.7%65.7%82.3%Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission30.2%25.7%23.4%Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit4.2%13.4%11.8%Better than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0568 3 inspections. Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
  • F-0584 3 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
  • F-0656 3 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  • F-0658 3 inspections. Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
  • F-0677 3 inspections. Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
  • K-0345 3 inspections. Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Missouri

  • Licensing: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Long-Term Care Regulation
  • File a complaint: 800-392-0210 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-309-3282. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 800-392-0210. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • St Louis Childrens Hospital, about 0.7 miles.
  • St Louis-john Cochran Va Medical Center, about 1.2 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
  • Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital, about 1.4 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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What people say on Google.
2.623 ratings on Google
★X X X · 2023-01-08 · via Google

“Former contracted care provider. I saw things there that NO FAMILY WANTS TO KNOW WHAT GOES ON THERE!! Worst care facility I ever did contract care for and I’ve been to hundreds. I wouldn’t have put my former in-laws in there if it were the only facility in the country, and I couldn’t stand my in-laws! A stray dog is better off out on the streets than the residents are in this place. Worse than una…”

★★★★★Edna Coffman · 2023-12-17 · via Google

“I was very impressed by the Administrator in her team. They were very professional. They answer all the questions that the resident had they made them feel very comfortable doing the transition. I am from a different company. I was able to watch them show compassion I was able to see how Safely they transported the residence and how comfortable they made them feel during the transition kudos to B…”

★Shirley Miner · 2018-06-28 · via Google

“My Father and Stepmother were there and it was the worst experience. The management was very lax. It was always smelly. When we complained to management, they were always in defense, rather than trying to fix the issues. My Stepmother passed while there and we moved our Dad (had Alzheimer's) and his continence became much better. Wouldn't recommend worst enemy be placed there.”

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Sources we pull for this facility.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-11-06
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Google Business Profile
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