Nursing homes in Saint Louis, MO
Compare 36 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Saint Louis, part of the St. Louis City area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Saint Louis features 36 nursing homes serving residents across the city and surrounding areas, including ZIP codes like 63127 and 63136. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. While only three local centers currently earn a 5-star designation, Christian Extended Care & Rehabilitation, operated by BJC Healthcare, stands out as one of the highest-rated options in the region.
Homes
36
Avg overall
2★
-1.1 vs national
Avg staffing
1.7★
Avg experience
0★
Rating distribution
avg 2★ · 36 homes5★
3 (8%)
4★
3 (8%)
3★
5 (14%)
2★
4 (11%)
1★
21 (58%)
Provider mix in Saint Louis
23 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT5 homes
- MGM HEALTHCARE3 homes
- AMA HOLDINGS3 homes
- OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT3 homes
- BJC HEALTHCARE2 homes
- PALLADIAN HEALTHCARE2 homes
- BETHESDA LONG TERM CARE INC2 homes
- FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH COUNTY1 home
What to look for in Saint Louis
- 24 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 4 of 36 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 3 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 30 of 36 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Saint Louis
- 1CHRISTIAN EXTENDED CARE & REHABILITATION5.0BJC HEALTHCARE · Medium
- 2DELMAR GARDENS SOUTH5.0DELMAR GARDENS · Large
- 3BETHESDA SOUTHGATE5.0BETHESDA LONG TERM CARE INC · Large
- 4OAK PARK CARE CENTER4.0MGM HEALTHCARE · Large
- 5BARNES-JEWISH EXTENDED CARE4.0BJC HEALTHCARE · Large
- 6MCKNIGHT PLACE EXTENDED CARE4.0MCKNIGHT PLACE EXTENDED CARE LLC · Medium
- 7FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE SUNSET HILLS3.0FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH COUNTY · Large
- 8DELHAVEN MANOR3.0CIRCLE B ENTERPRISES · Large
- 9SHERBROOKE VILLAGE3.0ASCENSION LIVING · Large
- 10LIFE CARE CENTER OF ST LOUIS3.0LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium
All homes in Saint Louis
| CHRISTIAN EXTENDED CARE & REHABILITATION BJC HEALTHCARE · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| DELMAR GARDENS SOUTH DELMAR GARDENS · Large · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| BETHESDA SOUTHGATE BETHESDA LONG TERM CARE INC · Large · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| OAK PARK CARE CENTER MGM HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| BARNES-JEWISH EXTENDED CARE BJC HEALTHCARE · Large · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| MCKNIGHT PLACE EXTENDED CARE MCKNIGHT PLACE EXTENDED CARE LLC · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE SUNSET HILLS FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH COUNTY · Large · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| DELHAVEN MANOR CIRCLE B ENTERPRISES · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| SHERBROOKE VILLAGE ASCENSION LIVING · Large · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF ST LOUIS LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| ST LOUIS ALTENHEIM Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| LANSDOWNE VILLAGE MGM HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| RIVER CROSSING REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CENTER AMA HOLDINGS · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| BETHESDA DILWORTH BETHESDA LONG TERM CARE INC · Large · Not for Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| LEMAY NURSING COMMUNITY CARE CENTERS · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| FOUNTAIN CARE AT SUNSET HILLS CHESTNUT REHAB AND NURSING LLC · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| BERNARD CARE CENTER RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| HERITAGE CARE CENTER RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| NORMANDY NURSING CENTER MGM HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| HILLSIDE HEALTH CARE CENTER AMA HOLDINGS · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| ATRIUM PLACE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION VERTICAL HEALTH SERVICES · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| NAZARETH LIVING CENTER BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM · Large · Not for Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| CARRIE ELLIGSON GIETNER HEALTH CARE CENTER RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| MAGNOLIA WELLNESS CENTER OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| BEAUVAIS REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CENTER AMA HOLDINGS · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| BLUEBIRD WELLNESS AND REHABILITATION OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| ESTATES OF ST LOUIS, LLC, THE THE ESTATES OF ST LOUIS LLC · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| GRAND MANOR HEALTH CARE CENTER RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| AMBERWOOD ESTATES NURSING AND REHABILITATION ISLAND HC OPERATIONS LLC · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| CREVE COEUR MANOR PALLADIAN HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| ST JOHNS PLACE ST JOHNS PLACE INC · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| HIDDEN LAKE HEALTH CARE CENTER RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| U-CITY FOREST MANOR PALLADIAN HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| ESTATES OF SPANISH LAKE, THE THE ESTATES OF SPANISH LAKE, LLC · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| BLUE CIRCLE REHAB AND NURSING BLUE CIRCLE REHAB AND NURSING LLC · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| PINE GROVE MANOR OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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