Nursing home · Dexter, MO
Memory Lane of Dexter
415 S Catalpa Street, Dexter, MO 63841 · 73 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Paradigm Senior Management
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 17, 2026, when they cited 4 problems. The most common area was resident rights (1 citation). 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 (Apr 17, 2026) it had 4 citations, compared with an average of 5.0 for Dexter-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 3.29 hours per resident per day here, 4% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 15% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.39 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally.
How Memory Lane of Dexter compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Dexter-area homes (15), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | Dexter area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.29 | 3.51 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 2.88 | 3.07 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | — | 51% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | — | 41% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 4 | 5.0 | 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 12 of 12 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 17, 2026 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | 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 Memory Lane of Dexter
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Memory Lane of Dexter's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Memory Lane of Dexter 4 out of 5 stars overall (above average). The average for Dexter-area nursing homes is 3.7, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Memory Lane of Dexter do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Apr 17, 2026, when they cited 4 problems. The most common area was resident rights (1 citation). 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 (Apr 17, 2026) it had 4 citations, compared with an average of 5.0 for Dexter-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Memory Lane of Dexter been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does Memory Lane of Dexter accept Medicaid?
Memory Lane of Dexter is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (573) 624-7491 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.