CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2657562026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Bethesda Southgate

5943 Telegraph Road · Saint Louis, MO 63129 · St. Louis County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds130CMS provider file
Recent citation rows32current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12024-07-1852024-07-189
Cycle 22022-11-0332022-11-037
Cycle 32019-09-2572019-09-251
02 / CITATION DETAIL

32 rows in the current release

1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 5 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-05-01 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-23 · complaint
2024-07-18 · FIREE0013Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-26
2024-07-18 · FIREE0026Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-26
2024-07-18 · HEALTHF0554Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-18
2024-07-18 · HEALTHF0623Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-18
2024-07-18 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-18
2024-07-18 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-18
2024-07-18 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-18
2024-07-18 · FIREK0211Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-30
2024-07-18 · FIREK0222Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-02
2024-07-18 · FIREK0293Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-31
2024-07-18 · FIREK0355Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-31
2024-07-18 · FIREK0363Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-02
2024-07-18 · FIREK0921Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-11
2024-07-18 · FIREK0923Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-30
2022-11-03 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-01
2022-11-03 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-01
2022-11-03 · FIREK0211Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-01
2022-11-03 · FIREK0351Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-05
2022-11-03 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-01
2022-11-03 · FIREK0355Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-01
2022-11-03 · FIREK0372Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-01
2022-11-03 · FIREK0374Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-02
2022-11-03 · FIREK0500Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-01
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • BRINKER, JOSEPHIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2010
  • ESTHER, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2018
  • FALKER, FREDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2022
  • KELLER, JOSEPHIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2019
  • MAYES, GARYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • MCDONNELL, VERONICAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/25/2025
  • ROWE, JOHNIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
  • TEIBEL, SAMANTHAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/27/2025
  • BRINKER, JOSEPHIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2010
  • BYRNE, ROGERIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/10/2014
  • HUTCHISON, PHILIPIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2020
  • KLINGLER, KEVINIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2024
  • MEIER, JOHNIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2019
  • PEREGRIN, KIELIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/23/2020
  • ROONEY, PATRICKIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2026
  • BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/08/1999
  • SELECT REHABILITATION, LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/15/2015
  • BRINKER, JOSEPHIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2010

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours4.32per resident day
RN hours0.66per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.82per resident day
Staff turnover31.5%CMS reported field
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