Map showing the location of BLUE CIRCLE REHAB AND NURSING in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri
2939 MAGAZINE STREET, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63106

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
1/5Much below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • MissouriLowest tier among peers479 rated homes · average 2.5★
  • St. Louis City CountyLowest tier among peers13 rated homes · average 1.6★
  • United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.8 vs MO avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star1★−1.1 vs MO avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star4★+1.3 vs MO avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersMO avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover1★Lowest tier among peersMO avg2.1★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments4★Above 71% of peersMO avg2.7★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff2.73hrsAbove only 12% of peersMO avg3.47Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.27hrsAbove only 23% of peersMO avg0.46Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better79%Above only 6% of peersMO avg57%RN turnover
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$34,502Above only 26% of peersMO avg$37,310Fines · denials2 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
89citations
8inspection dates
4actual harm (G–I)
1immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Nov 6, 2025most recent

Citations by monthOct 2020 – Nov 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Nov 6, 20251 citationCycle 1worst G · actual harm
  1. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2025
Dec 11, 202420 citationsCycle 1worst F · no actual harm
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2025
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2025
  3. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jan 21, 2025
  4. F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Jan 21, 2025
  5. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Jan 21, 2025
  6. F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2025
  7. F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2025
  8. F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Jan 21, 2025
  9. F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2025
  10. F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2025
  11. F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2025
  12. F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2025
  13. F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2025
  14. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2025
  15. F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2025
  16. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Jan 21, 2025
  17. F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2025
  18. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Jan 21, 2025
  19. F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Jan 21, 2025
  20. F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Jan 21, 2025
Mar 6, 20243 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 9, 2024
  2. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Apr 9, 2024
  3. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 9, 2024
Oct 27, 202322 citationsCycle 2worst F · no actual harm
  1. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2023
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2023
  3. F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2023
  4. F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2023
  5. F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Dec 6, 2023
  6. F575Post 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.Resident RightsC · widespreadCorrected Dec 6, 2023
  7. F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2023
  8. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2023
  9. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2023
  10. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Dec 6, 2023
  11. F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Dec 6, 2023
  12. F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Dec 6, 2023
  13. F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Dec 6, 2023
  14. F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2023
  15. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Dec 6, 2023
  16. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2023
  17. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Dec 6, 2023
  18. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jan 4, 2024
  19. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2023
  20. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2023
  21. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2023
  22. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Dec 6, 2023
Sep 29, 20231 citationCycle 3worst J · immediate jeopardy$13,042
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareJ · isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2023
May 25, 20235 citationsCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 22, 2023
  2. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 22, 2023
  3. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 22, 2023
  4. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 22, 2023
  5. F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Mar 24, 20236 citationsCycle 3worst G · actual harm$21,460
  1. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 22, 2023
  2. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 22, 2023
  3. F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 23, 2023
  4. F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected May 5, 2023
  5. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Jun 22, 2023
  6. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 22, 2023
Oct 30, 202031 citationsCycle 3worst G · actual harm
  1. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  3. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  4. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  5. F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  6. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  7. F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  8. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  9. F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  10. F700Try 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.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  11. F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  12. F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  13. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  14. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  15. F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Dec 21, 2020
  16. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceG · isolatedCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  17. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  18. F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.AdministrationC · widespreadCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  19. F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.AdministrationC · widespreadCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  20. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  21. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  22. F909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  23. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  24. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  25. F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  26. F569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  27. F570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  28. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  29. F606Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  30. F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Dec 14, 2020
  31. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Dec 14, 2020

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined2.73hrsAbove only 12% of peers−0.74 vs MO avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.27hrsAbove only 23% of peers−0.19 vs MO avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.68hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours1.78hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays2.30hrs
  • Missouri average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better79%Above only 6% of peersMO avg 57%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses onlyNot ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy90 certified beds · ~71 residents a day79%Above 61% of peersMO avg 72%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $34,502In fines
  • 2Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $37,310MO avg in fines
Above only 26% of peersFewer fines than 26% of rated homes in Missouri

Actions on record

  1. Sep 29, 2023Civil money penalty$13,042
  2. Mar 24, 2023Civil money penalty$21,460

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Independent
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Blue Circle Holding LLC
Indirect owners (5%+)
  • Mendel Brecher
  • Chana Lichtman
  • Jacob Zimmerman
  • Pinches Zweig
Corporate officers
  • Mendel Brecher
Managing employees
  • Robin Allen
5% Or Greater Security Interest
  • Servisfirst Bank

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 265817 · 2939 MAGAZINE STREET, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63106.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Missouri and St. Louis City County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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