DELMAR GARDENS SOUTH
5300 BUTLER HILL ROAD, Saint Louis, MO 63128
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How DELMAR GARDENS SOUTH Compares
DELMAR GARDENS SOUTH is a 184-bed for-profit nursing facility in Saint Louis, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.8%) is below the Missouri average of 4.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 184 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% 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: 29.8% — worse than the Missouri average of 23.6% (26% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Missouri average of 4.1% (31% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.9% — better than the Missouri average of 4.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.5% — 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 DELMAR GARDENS SOUTH
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DELMAR GARDENS SOUTH with other nursing homes in Saint Louis.
How is DELMAR GARDENS SOUTH addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is DELMAR GARDENS SOUTH doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 29.8% here versus 23.6% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help DELMAR GARDENS SOUTH keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.8% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does DELMAR GARDENS SOUTH maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 184 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DELMAR GARDENS SOUTH?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains DELMAR GARDENS SOUTH's rating advantage in Saint Louis?
Its 5-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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