The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited May 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
RATLIFF CARE CENTER
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO · Medicare-certified · 46 beds
In good standing
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
RATLIFF CARE CENTER has an overall 3-star rating. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, but staffing is very low at 1 star, with reported nurse staffing of 3.24 hours per resident per day below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark; quality measures are 2 stars and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2372 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 30, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2372.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.34
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.64
- Nurse aides
- 2.26
- Weekend nursing
- 3.06
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 72%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
13%13.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
9.4%5.1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.1%8.4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%10.3%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
3.2%2.9%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
23.3%19.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—25.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
31.2%22.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.3%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11.7%17.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.3%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.6%82.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—36.8%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly protect residents’ personal money that was kept by the facility. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 570 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to prevent unnecessary mind-altering medications or ensure medicines did not limit a resident’s ability to function. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 605 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Occupancy
- 40.6 residents on an average day (88% of 46 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 23 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.