Nursing home · Cape Girardeau, MO
Chateau Girardeau
3120 Independence Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 · 75 certified beds · non profit ownership
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Apr 10, 2026, when they cited 8 problems. The most common area was resident rights (3 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 8 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Apr 10, 2026) it had 8 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 4.26 hours per resident per day here, 24% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and 10% more than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.63 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 66% over the past year, 10 points higher than Missouri (56%) and 20 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How Chateau Girardeau 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 | 4.26 | 3.71 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.63 | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 3.53 | 3.18 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 66% | 54% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 70% | 44% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 8 | 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 20 of 20 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 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. Nursing and physician services | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 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 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. Nursing and physician services | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 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 23, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 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. Environmental | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 16, 2023 | 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 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | 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 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 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. Quality of life and care | 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 Chateau Girardeau
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Chateau Girardeau's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Chateau Girardeau 3 out of 5 stars overall (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 Chateau Girardeau do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Apr 10, 2026, when they cited 8 problems. The most common area was resident rights (3 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 8 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Apr 10, 2026) it had 8 citations, compared with an average of 6.4 for Cape Girardeau-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Chateau Girardeau been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does Chateau Girardeau accept Medicaid?
Chateau Girardeau is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (573) 335-1281 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.