F
NAZARETH LIVING CENTER
13/100 score
0.31 hrs RN staffing
21 deficiencies
BETHESDA SOUTHGATE
5943 TELEGRAPH ROAD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63129
Operator
BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP · 6 facilities
- Provider number (CCN)
- 265756
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 130
- Phone
- (314) 846-2000
- CMS data as of
- August 1, 2026
B
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stable
Staffing 0% · Deficiencies 0% over tracking period
What the records show
CMS rates BETHESDA SOUTHGATE 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 of 5 for health inspections, 4 of 5 for staffing, 3 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 15 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2024, 1 at actual-harm level or higher. CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the covered period.
Facility Assessment
Inspectors recorded 1 citation at the actual-harm level or worse in the last three survey cycles. This facility is operated by BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP, which scores 11 points above the national average.
Reviews, Ratings and Official Records
This page reviews BETHESDA SOUTHGATE using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.
At or above the 2024 benchmark — review the inspection and enforcement records below for the safety history behind the grade.
Ratings and Grade Breakdown
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RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
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0.66 — At or above the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark |
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why |
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Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
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Total
15
Outstanding
0
Actual harm or worse (G–L)
1
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CMS Ratings
Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.
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Overall: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Health inspection: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Quality: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Staffing: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
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NursingHomeGrade Score
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71/100 |
Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on September 5, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.
CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.
Staffing Compared With State and National Levels
| This facility | 0.66 hrs |
|---|---|
| MO median | 0.39 hrs |
| National average | 0.69 hrs |
Registered nurse turnover: 10.0% · Total nursing staff turnover: 31.5%
Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed August 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.
Inspection Records Covered
- Most recent standard health survey: July 18, 2024.
- Citations shown below span 3 recorded inspection cycles.
- Survey dates on file range from September 25, 2019 to May 1, 2025.
Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 265756 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.
Inspection Deficiencies
Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).
1 actual harm issue found among 15 total deficiencies. 15 corrected.
Most recent inspection (July 18, 2024)
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0880
Status: Corrected
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 18, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0686
Status: Corrected
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 18, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0689
Status: Corrected
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 18, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0554
Status: Corrected
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 18, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0623
Status: Corrected
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 18, 2024
Inspection cycle 2 (November 3, 2022)
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0684
Status: Corrected
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 1, 2022
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0695
Status: Corrected
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 1, 2022
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0550
Status: Corrected
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 23, 2025
Inspection cycle 3 (September 25, 2019)
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0606
Status: Corrected
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 30, 2019
G
Actual harm — isolated
F0689
Status: Corrected
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 30, 2019
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0677
Status: Corrected
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 30, 2019
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0684
Status: Corrected
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 30, 2019
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0658
Status: Corrected
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 30, 2019
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0661
Status: Corrected
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 30, 2019
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0551
Status: Corrected
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 30, 2019
Fines and Enforcement Actions
CMS lists no fines and no payment denials for BETHESDA SOUTHGATE in the enforcement records covering the last three years, as published in the file processed August 1, 2026.
Ownership and Contact Information
- Facility name
- BETHESDA SOUTHGATE
- Legal business name
- BETHESDA LONG TERM CARE INC
- Address
- 5943 TELEGRAPH ROAD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63129
- Phone
- (314) 846-2000
- Provider number (CCN)
- 265756
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Operator
- BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP · 6 facilities
- Medicare/Medicaid certified since
- April 3, 2003
- Official record
- CMS Care Compare profile ↗
- Details verified against CMS data dated
- August 1, 2026
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Sources and Methodology
- CMS Provider Information (file processed August 1, 2026) — ratings, staffing, ownership, certification and contact details. Dataset 4pq5-n9py ↗
- CMS Health Deficiencies — inspection citations, scope and severity, correction status. Dataset r5ix-sfxw ↗
- CMS Ownership — owning and managing organisations. Dataset y2hd-n93e ↗
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