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Big Bend Woods Healthcare Center

1 of 5 overall from CMS

110 Highland Avenue, Valley Park, MO 63088

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Big Bend Woods Healthcare Center is a 135-bed nursing home in Valley Park, Missouri (St. Louis County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 2.84 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Missouri average of 3.43. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $85,176 in the past three years.

Certified beds
135
Residents per day (average)
89.3
Certified since
1977 (49 yrs)

For profit - Individual Participates in Medicare and Medicaid

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask Big Bend Woods Healthcare Center

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $85,176 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. Nursing staff turnover is 67.0%, above the Missouri average of 56.0%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
  3. Reported nurse staffing is 2.52 hours per resident on weekends against 2.84 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data

More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.

CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Missouri average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 10 hours. The vertical line marks the Missouri average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Missouri and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homeMissouriU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.3% 18.1% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.4% 5.3% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.3% 1.1% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.3% 2.3% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 81.1% 18.5% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0% 0.0% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.0% 4.1% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 86.9% 84.1% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 4.2% 17.4% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 28.9% 25.6% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.6% 90.9% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.6% 4.5% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 10.0% 17.8% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 21.1% 23.5% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.20 2.11 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.19 2.33 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeMissouriU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 61.5% 65.7% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.4% 2.2% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 52.9% 63.5% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 29.5% 26.0% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 19.7% 13.7% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 57 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level and 2 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 6 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Feb 8, 2024: 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.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Sep 12, 2025913
Feb 8, 20242011
May 24, 2021285

Missouri homes averaged 11.4 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (57)

  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 6, 2025)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 6, 2025)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 6, 2025)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 6, 2025)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 6, 2025)

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 6, 2025)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 6, 2025)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 6, 2025)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 6, 2025)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Past Non-Compliance (Mar 11, 2025)

  6. GActual harm, isolated

    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.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2024)

  7. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2024)

  8. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2024)

  9. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2024)

  10. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2024)

  11. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2024)

  12. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2024)

  13. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2024)

  14. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2024)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2024)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2024)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2024)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2024)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2024)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2024)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2024)

  22. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2024)

  23. CPotential for minimal harm, widespread

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2024)

  24. CPotential for minimal harm, widespread

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2024)

  25. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 22, 2023)

Showing the 30 most recent of 57.

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Feb 8, 2024Fine$85,176
Feb 8, 2024Payment Denial12 days

Missouri homes averaged 0.8 fines and $37,425 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within Missouri

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Big Bend Woods Healthcare Center?

Big Bend Woods Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 1.

How many beds does Big Bend Woods Healthcare Center have?

Big Bend Woods Healthcare Center has 135 certified beds. It averages 89.3 residents per day, about 66.1% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Big Bend Woods Healthcare Center?

The home reports 2.84 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.23 hours from registered nurses. The Missouri average is 3.43 hours and 0.46 hours from registered nurses.

Has Big Bend Woods Healthcare Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $85,176 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.

Does Big Bend Woods Healthcare Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 265130. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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