Life Care Center Of Bridgeton
Nursing Home Facility
12145 Bridgeton Square Dr, Bridgeton, MO 63044
Life Care Center Of Bridgeton is a senior care community located in Bridgeton, MO. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Bridgeton area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (314) 298-7444.
Operated by Life Care Centers of America, which runs 204 communities in our directory.
Life Care Center Of Bridgeton is licensed for 91 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Bridgeton average about 88 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 86% of its licensed beds. That is above the Bridgeton average of roughly 75%.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 1 star for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2025 and recorded 14 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 68%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Saint Louis County, MO.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 60 problems at Life Care Center Of Bridgeton. 2 findings involved harm to a resident. 15 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $21,801.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Life Care Center Of Bridgeton offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type For profit - Partnership
- Beds / units 91
- Occupancy 86%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.3
- Annual staff turnover 68%
- Last health inspection February 2025
Resident & family reviews
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