Nursing home · Chaffee, MO
Chaffee Nursing Center
12273 State Highway 77, Chaffee, MO 63740 · 71 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Americare Senior Living
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on May 14, 2026, when they cited 4 problems. The most common area was resident rights (2 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 4 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (May 14, 2026) it had 4 citations, compared with an average of 6.4 for Cape Girardeau-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 3.54 hours per resident per day here, 3% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and 8% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.72 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 32% over the past year, 24 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 14 points lower than the U.S. (46%).
How Chaffee Nursing Center compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Cape Girardeau-area homes (10), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | Cape Girardeau area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.54 | 3.71 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.72 | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 2.94 | 3.18 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 32% | 54% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 20% | 44% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 4 | 6.4 | 11.4 | 9.2 |
Inspection history
Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.
Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.
Most recent 11 of 11 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 14, 2026 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 14, 2026 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 14, 2026 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 25, 2024 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 25, 2024 | Notify the resident or the residentâs representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the residentâs bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 25, 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. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 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. Environmental | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
No federal fines or payment denials reported by CMS in the past three years.
Location
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Questions about Chaffee Nursing Center
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Chaffee Nursing Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Chaffee Nursing Center 5 out of 5 stars overall (much above average). The average for Cape Girardeau-area nursing homes is 3.7, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Chaffee Nursing Center do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on May 14, 2026, when they cited 4 problems. The most common area was resident rights (2 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 4 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (May 14, 2026) it had 4 citations, compared with an average of 6.4 for Cape Girardeau-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Chaffee Nursing Center been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does Chaffee Nursing Center accept Medicaid?
Chaffee Nursing Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (573) 887-3615 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
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Source: CMS Provider Data, processed 2026-09-01. Inspection findings reflect conditions on the survey date and may since have been corrected. Verify on Medicare Care Compare.