Scenic Wellness and Rehabilitation Center

Name: Scenic Wellness and Rehabilitation Center
Address: 1333 SCENIC DRIVE, Herculaneum, MO, 63048, US
Telephone: 6369312995

1333 Scenic Drive, Herculaneum, MO 63048 · Jefferson County · 189 certified beds · avg 169 residents/day · certified since Feb 21, 1984

5/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

2.79

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (14)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Apr 11, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable.
Apr 11, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used bed rails without first trying safer alternatives, or without assessing the resident's safety risk, discussing the risks and benefits with the resident or family, getting consent, and installing the rails correctly.
Apr 11, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Mar 1, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Mar 1, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.
Mar 1, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Sep 22, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not honor residents' right to manage their own money and financial affairs.
Sep 22, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Sep 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Sep 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection.
Sep 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Sep 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.
Sep 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors.
Sep 22, 2022	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	The facility did not properly notify residents about the balance of money it holds for them, or failed to return those funds when a resident was discharged, evicted, or died.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (3 → 3).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2022	8	E
2024	3	D
2025	3	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Missouri avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	2.79	3.66	3.95	bottom 17% in Missouri; bottom 8% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.32	0.49	0.69	bottom 30% in Missouri; bottom 11% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.40	3.22	3.50	bottom 17% in Missouri; bottom 7% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.23	0.33	0.48	bottom 38% in Missouri; bottom 18% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	43.5	56.0	45.8	top 19% in Missouri; top 46% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	41.7	47.8	42.9	top 41% in Missouri; top 50% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 2.86, RN 0.32, weekend 2.46. Staffing rating: 1/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 2/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
		Ownership Data Not Available

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
"What alternatives do you try before using bed rails, and how do you involve families in that decision?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"What is your approach to psychiatric medications — how do you try non-drug options first and work to reduce doses over time?"
"Can I see where garbage is stored and how often it's removed?"
"How are residents' personal funds handled here, and what records can families review?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Fountainbleau Nursing Center	4.0 mi	Festus, MO	★★★★☆	4/5
Crystal Oaks	4.3 mi	Festus, MO	★★★★☆	4/5
Superior Manor of Festus, LLC	5.2 mi	Festus, MO	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Hillcrest Care Center INC	11.5 mi	De Soto, MO	★★★★☆	4/5
Woodland Manor Nursing Center	12.6 mi	Arnold, MO	★★☆☆☆	4/5
Baisch Nursing Center	13.2 mi	De Soto, MO	★★☆☆☆	3/5
South County Health Care Center	14.2 mi	Arnold, MO	★☆☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Stonebridge Desoto	14.6 mi	De Soto, MO	★★★★☆	4/5
Bethesda Southgate	15.0 mi	Saint Louis, MO	★★★★★	5/5
Arbor View Nursing and Rehabilitation	15.2 mi	Cedar Hill, MO	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Delmar Gardens South	15.5 mi	Saint Louis, MO	★★★★☆	4/5
Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo	15.7 mi	Waterloo, IL	★★★★☆	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 265216.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Scenic Wellness and Rehabilitation Center

1333 Scenic Drive, Herculaneum, MO 63048 · 6369312995

Health inspection rating 5/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
☐ "What alternatives do you try before using bed rails, and how do you involve families in that decision?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "What is your approach to psychiatric medications — how do you try non-drug options first and work to reduce doses over time?"
☐ "Can I see where garbage is stored and how often it's removed?"
☐ "How are residents' personal funds handled here, and what records can families review?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 265216 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)