Senior CareScorecard

Nursing home · St. Joseph, MO

St Joseph Chateau

811 North 9Th Street, St. Joseph, MO 64501 · 69 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Vertical Health Services

Medicare & Medicaid
Medicare overall rating4 / 5Above averageSt. Joseph area 2.1 · Missouri 2.51 · U.S. 2.99
4/5Health inspections Above average
2/5Staffing Below average
3/5Quality measures Average
2/5Short-stay (rehab) quality Below average
4/5Long-stay quality Above average

Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.

The latest inspection, in plain English

Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Sep 11, 2025, when they cited 2 problems from complaint investigations. 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 2 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (May 7, 2025) it had 2 citations, compared with an average of 10.6 for St. Joseph-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.

Staffing and turnover

Nursing staff spend 2.67 hours per resident per day here, 22% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 31% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.46 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 41% over the past year, 15 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 5 points lower than the U.S. (46%).

How St Joseph Chateau compares

This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for St. Joseph-area homes (16), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).

This homeSt. Joseph areaMissouriU.S.
Total nurse hours per resident per day2.673.183.433.86
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.460.390.460.68
Weekend nurse hours per resident per day2.282.873.013.42
Nursing staff turnover (past year)41%54%56%46%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)25%47%48%43%
Citations at the most recent standard inspection210.611.49.2

Inspection history

Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.

Sep 11, 20252complaint
Aug 27, 20241complaint
Apr 5, 202416standard
Dec 19, 20234complaint
Oct 5, 20232complaint
Apr 29, 202226standard

Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.

Most recent 40 of 51 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).

Show all citations
DateDeficiencySeverityStatus
Sep 11, 2025Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Resident rights · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Sep 11, 2025Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident rights · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Aug 27, 2024Honor 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.
Resident rights · complaint
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 5, 2024Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Resident rights
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 5, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and dietary
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 5, 2024Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident rights
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 5, 2024Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 5, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 5, 2024Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 5, 2024Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 5, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection control
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 5, 2024Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Administration
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 5, 2024Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and dietary
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 5, 2024Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and dietary
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 5, 2024Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy service
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 5, 2024Try 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
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 5, 2024Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident assessment and care planning
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 5, 2024Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident rights
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 5, 2024Honor 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.
Resident rights
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Dec 19, 2023Notify 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.
Resident rights · complaint
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Dec 19, 2023Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of life and care · complaint
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Dec 19, 2023Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident rights · complaint
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Dec 19, 2023Provide immediate access to any resident.
Resident rights · complaint
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Oct 5, 2023Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental · complaint
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Oct 5, 2023Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident rights · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 29, 2022Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and dietary
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 29, 2022Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy service
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 29, 2022Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 29, 2022Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Resident assessment and care planning
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 29, 2022PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident assessment and care planning
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 29, 2022Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 29, 2022Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 29, 2022Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Resident rights
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 29, 2022Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident rights
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 29, 2022Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident rights
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 29, 2022Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection control
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 29, 2022Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and dietary
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 29, 2022The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Resident rights
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 29, 2022Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy service
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 29, 2022Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy service
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction

Fines and penalties

No federal fines or payment denials reported by CMS in the past three years.

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Questions about St Joseph Chateau

Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.

What is St Joseph Chateau's Medicare rating?

Medicare rates St Joseph Chateau 4 out of 5 stars overall (above average). The average for St. Joseph-area nursing homes is 2.1, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.

How did St Joseph Chateau do on its last inspection?

Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Sep 11, 2025, when they cited 2 problems from complaint investigations. 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 2 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (May 7, 2025) it had 2 citations, compared with an average of 10.6 for St. Joseph-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.

Has St Joseph Chateau been fined?

CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.

Does St Joseph Chateau accept Medicaid?

St Joseph Chateau is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (816) 233-5164 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.

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.