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Blue Circle Rehab and Nursing

2939 MAGAZINE STREET, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63106
(314) 531-0500
90 licensed beds

CMS rates Blue Circle Rehab and Nursing 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 107 citations across 12 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections1/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
90
State license
052323
CMS facility ID
265817
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Blue Circle Rehab and Nursing
Street address
2939 MAGAZINE STREET
City / state / ZIP
Saint Louis, MO 63106
Phone
(314) 531-0500
State license #
052323

Blue Circle Rehab and Nursing is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Saint Louis, Missouri. It is licensed for 90 beds — close to 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.

Federal inspectors have cited Blue Circle Rehab and Nursing 107 times across 12 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. 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
Blue Circle Rehab and Nursing Llc
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Administrator
Rochelle Thurmond

Registered owners & officers

Blue Circle Holding Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2019
Brecher, Mendel
Indirect owner · Officer — 60% stake — since 2019
Lichtman, Chana
Indirect owner — 18% stake — since 2018
Zimmerman, Jacob
Indirect owner — 17% stake — since 2019
Zweig, Pinches
Indirect owner — 5% stake — since 2019
Allen, Robin
Managing employee — since 2019
Servisfirst Bank
Security-interest holder — since 2019

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
2007-10-18
License expires
2026-11-30
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
27 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2024-12-11
Nurse staffing
2.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$225 per day (≈ $6,840/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
78% Medicaid · 4% Medicare · 19% private/other
Occupancy
71% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
12% below the MO median of $257/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
90
Licensed as
SNF
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · 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.
2026-08-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-10-07
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 2026-10-07
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 2026-10-07
F-0925
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2026-10-07
2026-01-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-02-11
F-0761
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2026-02-11
8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (101 citations)
2025-11-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0692
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-11-21
2024-12-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered20 citations
F-0561
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2025-01-21
F-0568
E · No harm found
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2025-01-21
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-01-21
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 2025-01-21
F-0622
D · No harm found
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2025-01-21
F-0623
D · 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 2025-01-21
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-01-21
F-0676
D · No harm found
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-01-21
F-0677
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-01-21
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-01-21
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 2025-01-21
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-01-21
F-0732
D · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-01-21
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 2025-01-21
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-01-21
F-0761
E · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-01-21
F-0770
F · No harm found
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2025-01-21
F-0803
F · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2025-01-21
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-21
F-0919
E · No harm found
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2025-01-21
2024-03-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-04-09
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-04-09
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-04-09
2023-10-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered22 citations
F-0550
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-12-06
F-0558
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-12-06
F-0561
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2023-12-06
F-0567
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2023-12-06
F-0568
E · No harm found
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-12-06
F-0575
C · No harm found
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Corrected 2023-12-06
F-0578
D · 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 2023-12-06
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 2023-12-06
F-0656
D · 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 2023-12-06
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-01-04
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 2023-12-06
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-12-06
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-06
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-12-06
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 2023-12-06
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-12-06
F-0761
E · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-12-06
F-0803
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2023-12-06
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-12-06
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-12-06
F-0925
E · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2023-12-06
F-0947
D · No harm found
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2023-12-06
2020-10-30Health inspection31 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 2020-12-14
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2020-12-14
F-0568
E · No harm found
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2020-12-14
F-0569
E · No harm found
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected 2020-12-14
F-0570
E · No harm found
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected 2020-12-14
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 2020-12-14
F-0606
D · No harm found
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected 2020-12-14
F-0607
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2020-12-14
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 2020-12-14
F-0658
E · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2020-12-14
F-0677
E · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2020-12-14
F-0684
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2020-12-14
F-0686
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2020-12-14
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 2020-12-14
F-0689
E · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2020-12-14
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 2020-12-14
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2020-12-14
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 2020-12-14
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 2020-12-14
F-0725
F · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2020-12-14
F-0726
E · No harm found
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2020-12-14
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 2020-12-14
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 2020-12-14
F-0759
E · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2020-12-21
F-0760
G · Actual harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2020-12-14
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 2020-12-14
F-0838
C · No harm found
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2020-12-14
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 2020-12-14
F-0865
C · No harm found
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2020-12-14
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-12-14
F-0909
E · No harm found
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected 2020-12-14
2024-12-11Fire-safety inspection12 citations
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-01-21
K-0161
E · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2025-01-21
K-0223
E · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-01-21
K-0291
E · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-01-21
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-01-21
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-01-21
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-01-21
K-0364
E · No harm found
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
Corrected 2025-01-21
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-01-21
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 2025-01-21
K-0914
E · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-01-21
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-01-21
2023-10-27Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-12-06
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 2023-12-11
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-12-06
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-12-06
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-12-11
2020-10-30Fire-safety inspection7 citations
K-0291
E · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2020-12-14
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2020-12-14
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2020-12-14
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2020-12-14
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2020-12-21
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2020-12-14
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 2020-12-14
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 265817.
How it compares in Missouri.
Inspection citations, 3 years
107
More than 92% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 50
Federal fines, 3 years
$0
No federal fines on record
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
2.9
Higher than 19% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.4
Nursing staff turnover, annual
74%
Higher than 86% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 57%

Resident outcomes

On 17 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Missouri average on 14 and worse on 3. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased3.1%17.4%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight14.5%5.1%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.0%0.9%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection0.4%2.2%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms85.8%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 injury0.8%4.0%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%84.0%93.7%Better than state
Ability to walk independently worsened3.6%15.8%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication6.7%25.6%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%90.8%95.3%Better than state
With pressure ulcers8.5%4.4%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence4.5%17.1%18.3%Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication12.9%23.5%15.4%Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%65.7%82.3%Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.0%2.1%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine86.5%61.4%80.1%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-0689 5 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0677 4 inspections. Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
  • F-0684 4 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  • F-0550 3 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
  • F-0761 3 inspections. Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
  • F-0568 3 inspections. Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
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-john Cochran Va Medical Center, about 0.8 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
  • Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital, about 2.0 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
  • St Louis Childrens Hospital, about 2.6 miles.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Sources we pull for this facility.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
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pacer.uscourts.gov
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