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LIFE CARE CENTER OF BRIDGETON
12145 BRIDGETON SQUARE DR
BRIDGETON, MO  63044

(314) 298-7444

Size (date of last inspection: 20051027)
120 total beds available
55 current residents
46% occupied

Staff Presence
3.46 nurse hours per resident per day
0.35 with Registered Nurses
1.16 with Licensed Practical Nurses
1.95 with Certified Nurse Assistants

Medicare and Medicaid
Yes participant in Medicare
Yes participant in Medicaid

Administration Details
  • This home is owned by a for-profit partnership
  • This home is not located within a hospital
  • The owner does own other homes
  • This home has resident councils

    Resident Details (survey date: 20051027)
    0%Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder
    9%Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair
    31%Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain
    2%Percent of Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight
    0%Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium
    19%Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased
    0%Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores
    0%Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse
    11%Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder
    16%Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious
    13%Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores
    26%Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection
    6%Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained
    21%Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores
    7%Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain

    Deficiencies Found in Home Inspections
    5
    1...12
    Resident Rights: Properly hold, secure and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20040416Corrected By: 20040517
    5
    1...12
    Nutrition and Diet: Offer other nutritional food to each resident who will not eat the food served.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20050128Corrected By: 20050302
    5
    1...12
    Quality Care: Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20050128Corrected By: 20050302
    5
    1...12
    Pharmacy Service: Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20050128Corrected By: 20050302
    5
    1...12
    Administration: Follow all laws and professional standards.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20040416Corrected By: 20040517
    5
    1...12
    Pharmacy Service: Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20040416Corrected By: 20040517
    5
    1...12
    Resident Rights: Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20040416Corrected By: 20040517
    5
    1...12
    Pharmacy Service: Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20051027Corrected By: 20051206
    4
    1...12
    Pharmacy Service: Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20040416Corrected By: 20040517
    4
    1...12
    Quality Care: Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20040416Corrected By: 20040517
    4
    1...12
    Quality Care: Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20050128Corrected By: 20050302
    4
    1...12
    Resident Rights: Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20040416Corrected By: 20040517
    4
    1...12
    Resident Rights: Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20040416Corrected By: 20040517
    4
    1...12
    Environmental: Be designed, built, equipped, or well kept to protect the health and safety of residents, workers, and the public.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20050128Corrected By: 20050302
    4
    1...12
    Quality Care: Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20051027Corrected By: 20051206

    Hospitals in Bridgeton:

    SSM DEPAUL HEALTH CENTER
    12303 DEPAUL DRIVE
    BRIDGETON, MO
    Phone: 3143446000


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