St Joseph Chateau
811 North 9th Street · Saint Joseph, MO · 64501 · 8162335164
69 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Vertical Health Services
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.71 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.71 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.39 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (52 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected October 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected October 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 27, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2024
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2024
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.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2024
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 May 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F December 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide immediate access to any resident.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2023 · found via complaint
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 January 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected October 17, 2023 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265852 · certified since August 11, 2015. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.