ST ELIZABETH CARE CENTER
649 SOUTH WALNUT
SAINT ELIZABETH, MO, 65075
5734932215
CCN: 265676
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Overall3
Health1
Staffing1
QualitySpecial FocusAbuse IconOwnership Changed (12mo)Inspection OverdueOIG ExcludedUnder CIA
OIG Federal Exclusion Matches (2)
This facility's name matches one or more entities on the OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Excluded parties are prohibited from participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE MGMT, INC
1128a2
Excluded 2004-06-17
GAMMA HEALTHCARE, INC
1128b7
Excluded 2024-03-25
Ownership
| Name | Role | % |
|---|---|---|
| RICHARD J DESTEFANE REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% |
| DESTEFANE, RICHARD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE |
| DESTEFANE, RICHARD | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE |
| RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| KAUS, BRANDY | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE |
Penalties (1)
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-10 | Fine | $38K |
Health Deficiencies (42)
2025-02-06 · Health
E
F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
E
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
E
F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
E
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
E
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
E
F576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
2024-11-07 · Health
D
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
D
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2023-10-20 · Health
E
F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
E
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
E
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
D
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
E
F728 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
E
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
E
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
E
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
E
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
E
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
C
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
E
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
E
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
E
F569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
E
F568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
2023-08-10 · Health
D
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
D
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
G
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2022-10-21 · Health
E
F925 · Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
D
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
C
F868 · Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
F
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
E
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
E
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
C
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
D
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
E
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
E
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
D
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
E
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
C
F575 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
C
F570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
E
F567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Staffing
MetricThis FacilityNational Avg
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day3.68
2.38
RN Hrs/Resident/Day0.54
0.27
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day0.81
0.29
CNA Hrs/Resident/Day2.33
1.83
PT Hrs/Resident/Day0.12
0.02
Data as of 2026-03-01