Delmar Gardens West
Nursing Home Facility
13550 South Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Delmar Gardens West is a senior care community located in Chesterfield, MO. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Chesterfield area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (314) 878-1330.
Operated by Delmar Gardens, which runs 11 communities in our directory.
With 321 beds, Delmar Gardens West is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Chesterfield average about 112 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 60% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Chesterfield average about 3.1 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2025 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Chesterfield average about 4.3 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 42%.
The community is located in Saint Louis County, MO.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 29 problems at Delmar Gardens West. 1 finding involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 11 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $14,433.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
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, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
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, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
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
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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.
Delmar Gardens West offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 321
- Occupancy 60%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
- Annual staff turnover 42%
- Last health inspection April 2025
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