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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Lewis & Clark Gardens

1221 Boones Lick Road, Saint Charles, MO 63301 · All homes in Saint Charles

Lewis & Clark Gardens, a 142-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Saint Charles, MO, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. 4 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

Phone: 6369466140

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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.55
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
50
Inspection findings · 4 serious
$140K
Federal penalties (3)

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Long-Stay Quality

1/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
265160
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
142
Residents
86
In Hospital
No
County
St. Charles
Last Inspection
Aug 8, 2024
Abuse citation on record

Staffing Data

How the 3.55 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.28 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.47
CNA Hours
2.80
Total Nursing Hours
3.55 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.00
Nursing Turnover
48.0%
RN Turnover
62.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Lewis & Clark Gardens

Lewis & Clark Gardens operates 142 certified beds in Saint Charles, MO with approximately 86 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (1★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 50 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 4 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 3 penalties totaling $140K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.55 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.28 per resident day, the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Lewis & Clark Gardens falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 48.0%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (50 most recent)

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 18, 2025 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 19, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 15, 2025 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 23, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 20, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 23, 2025 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 20, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jun 23, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 20, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 23, 2025 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 20, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 13, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: May 5, 2025

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Apr 24, 2025 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 18, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 11, 2025 Tag: 0602

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 4, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 9, 2024 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 7, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 9, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 7, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 8, 2024 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 19, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 8, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 7, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Aug 8, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 19, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 8, 2024 Tag: 0809

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 19, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 8, 2024 Tag: 0805

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 19, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 8, 2024 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 7, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 8, 2024 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 19, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 8, 2024 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 7, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 8, 2024 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 7, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 8, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 8, 2024 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 19, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 26, 2024 Tag: 0688

Provide 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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 17, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 26, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 17, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 15, 2024 Tag: 0688

Provide 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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 17, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 15, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 17, 2024

J - Isolated - Jeopardy May 15, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: May 31, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 27, 2023 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 27, 2023 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 27, 2023 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 27, 2023 Tag: 0585

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 27, 2023 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 27, 2023 Tag: 0565

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 27, 2023 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2022 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 6, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2022 Tag: 0645

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 6, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2022 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 6, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2022 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 6, 2023

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Dec 2, 2022 Tag: 0578

Honor 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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 6, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2019 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 31, 2019

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2019 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 31, 2019

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2019 Tag: 0803

Ensure 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.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 31, 2019

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2019 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 31, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2019 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 31, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2019 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 31, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2019 Tag: 0693

Ensure 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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 31, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2019 Tag: 0691

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 31, 2019

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2019 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 31, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2019 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 31, 2019

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2019 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 31, 2019

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 19.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 2.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 4.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 9.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 17.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 9.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 20.6% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 0.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 1.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 91.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 4.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 96.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 17.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 27.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 8.3% No

Penalty History 3 penalties totaling $140K

Date Type Amount
Jun 23, 2025 Fine $63K
Apr 24, 2025 Fine $17K
May 15, 2024 Fine $59K
May 15, 2024 Payment Denial -

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Lewis & Clark Gardens?
Lewis & Clark Gardens has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (1★).
What are the staffing levels at Lewis & Clark Gardens?
Lewis & Clark Gardens reports 3.55 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.28 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 48.0%.
How many beds does Lewis & Clark Gardens have?
Lewis & Clark Gardens has 142 certified beds with approximately 86 residents. The facility is located at 1221 Boones Lick Road, Saint Charles, MO 63301.
Does Lewis & Clark Gardens have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Lewis & Clark Gardens has 50 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 4 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Lewis & Clark Gardens received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Lewis & Clark Gardens has received 3 penalties totaling $140K.
Who owns Lewis & Clark Gardens?
Lewis & Clark Gardens is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Lewis & Clark Gardens last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Lewis & Clark Gardens was on Aug 8, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Lewis & Clark Gardens?
Lewis & Clark Gardens is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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