BETHESDA DILWORTH
9645 BIG BEND BLVD, Saint Louis, MO 63122
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How BETHESDA DILWORTH Compares
BETHESDA DILWORTH is a 350-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Saint Louis, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.9%) is above the Missouri average of 4.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 350 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 34% occupied.
Among the 36 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Saint Louis, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.0% — better than the Missouri average of 23.6% (75% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 7.9% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1% (95% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.9% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.7% (87% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.4% — worse than the Missouri average of 25.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BETHESDA DILWORTH
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BETHESDA DILWORTH with other nursing homes in Saint Louis.
What keeps BETHESDA DILWORTH's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help BETHESDA DILWORTH keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.0% here versus 23.6% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BETHESDA DILWORTH doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.9% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is BETHESDA DILWORTH's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 34% occupancy across 350 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BETHESDA DILWORTH?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains BETHESDA DILWORTH's rating advantage in Saint Louis?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.0 stars across 36 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Saint Louis
Saint Louis sits in St. Louis city, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.7% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Missouri as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 41,612 (13.7%)
- Median age
- 36.0 years
- Median household income
- $45,782
- Median home value
- $143,700
Demographics for St. Louis city from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Saint Louis.
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