Bethesda Dilworth
Nursing Home Facility
9645 Big Bend Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63122
Bethesda Dilworth is a senior care community located in Saint Louis, MO. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Saint Louis area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (314) 968-5460.
With 350 beds, Bethesda Dilworth is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Saint Louis average about 102 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 37% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Saint Louis average of roughly 73%.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Saint Louis average about 1.8 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in July 2025 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 5.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Saint Louis average about 3.2 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 44%.
The community is located in Saint Louis County, MO.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 24 problems at Bethesda Dilworth. 2 findings 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 $88,946.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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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.
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.
Bethesda Dilworth offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 350
- Occupancy 37%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 5.0
- Annual staff turnover 44%
- Last health inspection July 2025
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