BLUEBIRD WELLNESS AND REHABILITATION

St. Louis · MO · For profit - Limited Liability company · OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT chain · 188 certified beds · CCN 265703 · BLOOMING OAKS WELLNESS & REHABILITATION LLC


BLUEBIRD WELLNESS AND REHABILITATION operates 188 certified beds in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 2000-01-21. It averages 159.0 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at BLUEBIRD WELLNESS AND REHABILITATION?

CMS lists 79 health-inspection deficiencies for BLUEBIRD WELLNESS AND REHABILITATION since 2021-03-11, 59 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is K; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-24.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-06-24F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2025-10-09F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2025-08-08F0689, F0761Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / 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.E
2025-08-08F0567, F0644, F0658, F0684, F0698, F0756, F0806Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. / Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D
2025-03-26F0658, F0770, F0880Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-10-15F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.J
2024-10-15F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.D
2024-08-27F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.J
2024-08-27F0684, F0695Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.G
2024-08-27F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E
2024-08-27F0658, F0760, F0842Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-07-12F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.K
2024-07-12F0759, F0842Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-06-18F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.J
2024-06-18F0684, F0695Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.G
2024-06-18F0725, F0759, F0842Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E
2024-06-18F0658, F0760Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D
2024-02-13F0568, F0585, F0607, F0656, F0658, F0677, F0700, F0761, F0803, F0812, F0909Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. / 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. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Try 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. / 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. / 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. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Regularly 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.E
2024-02-13F0550, F0580, F0645, F0684, F0686, F0688, F0692, F0758, F0760Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / 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. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / 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. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D
2023-08-25F0584, F0802, F0804, F0806Honor 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. / Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.E
2023-08-25F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D
2021-03-11F0569, F0656, F0658, F0677, F0761, F0806, F0812, F0909, F0914Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / 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. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Regularly 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. / Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.E
2021-03-11F0550, F0561, F0580, F0584, F0607, F0610, F0689, F0726, F0759, F0925Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / 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. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.D
2021-03-11F0575Post 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.C

Why was BLUEBIRD WELLNESS AND REHABILITATION fined?

DateTypeAmount
2024-06-18Fine$234,836

Has BLUEBIRD WELLNESS AND REHABILITATION had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-08-1499

How is BLUEBIRD WELLNESS AND REHABILITATION staffed relative to the MO average?

MeasureThis facilityMO average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day2.957263.43324
Total nursing staff turnover (%)62.356.0
Average number of residents per day159.073.0

Who owns BLUEBIRD WELLNESS AND REHABILITATION, and what chain is it in?

BLUEBIRD WELLNESS AND REHABILITATION is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name BLOOMING OAKS WELLNESS & REHABILITATION LLC and belongs to the OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTWILDFLOWER HEALTHCARE LLCsince 07/30/2024
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTBLOOMING WILLOW PARTNERS LLC, DERHOBEN TRUST, PAS B SOL TRUST, DAVIDOVICH, NIV, STERNSHEIN, JENNIFERsince 07/30/2024
INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTGARETZ, DAVIDsince 07/30/2024
5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST9350 GREEN PARK ROAD MO LLC, BROOK PARTNERS LLC, KNOBEL REALTY TRUST, LINZ TRUST, REMBRANDT REALTY TRUST, SESAME REALTY TRUST, WILLOWBROOK INVESTORS LLC, HAGINS, ELIZABETH, KAPLAN, MORDECHAI, MINDLE, ADAM, ZIMMERMAN, CAROLINEsince 07/30/2024
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLAMIN, IQBAL, GARETZ, DAVID, LUTZ, HAROLDsince 07/30/2024
ADP OF THE SNF9350 GREEN PARK ROAD MO LLC, BROOK PARTNERS LLC, KNOBEL REALTY TRUST, LINZ TRUST, REMBRANDT REALTY TRUST, SESAME REALTY TRUST, WILLOWBROOK INVESTORS LLC, AMIN, IQBAL, GARETZ, DAVID, LUTZ, HAROLDsince 07/30/2024

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