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Chaffee Nursing Center
12273 State Highway 77, Chaffee, MO 63740
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 71 beds, Chaffee Nursing Center serves Chaffee in Scott County, Missouri and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1992.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Missouri median of 2; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 3, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 15.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 32.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Missouri median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 31.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Scott Co. median | Missouri median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 24 | 31 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 15.5 | 20.0 | 32.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 31.7% | 50.0% | 56.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 487 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Missouri average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 14 May 2026, 27 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: D ×11
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0625 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0700 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0909 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Missouri average. Turnover: nursing staff 31.7%, RNs 20.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Missouri median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.6% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 4.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 9.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.1% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.9% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.8% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.9% | 21.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Chaffee Nursing, Llc. Chain: Americare Senior Living (23 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaffee Nursing, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/2003 |
| R H Montgomery Properties, Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 04/01/2000 |
| Americare Systems, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2009 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Scott County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearview Nursing Center | Sikeston | 90 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 28.9 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Daybreak Nursing Center | Sikeston | 70 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 18.6 | — | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Hunter Acres Caring Center | Sikeston | 120 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 20.0 | $10K | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Sikeston Convalescent Center | Sikeston | 120 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 27 | 22.5 | $14K | 3 Apr 2026 |
All 5 facilities in Scott County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Chaffee Nursing Center been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Missouri median is 31 per facility.
Has Chaffee Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Chaffee Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Missouri median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Chaffee Nursing Center?
It is part of the Americare Senior Living chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Chaffee Nursing, LLC, R H Montgomery Properties, Inc and Americare Systems, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Chaffee Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.