Chateau Girardeau
3120 Independence Street · Cape Girardeau, MO · 63703 · 5733351281
75 certified beds Non profit - Other Part of a CCRC
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
62% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.61 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 62% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected December 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023
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.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 16, 2023
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.
Corrected December 30, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 30, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 5, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265142 · certified since July 23, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.