B+
82/100RATLIFF CARE CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri)
717 NORTH SPRIGG, CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri 63701
Phone: 5733355810
CMS Overall:4/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
46
Avg Residents/Day
37.5
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Cape Girardeau
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall4/5
Health4/5
Staffing2/5
Quality2/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Missouri Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.37 | 0.46 | -0.09 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.50 | 3.40 | +0.10 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 2/5 | 2.2/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 70.2% | 56.9% | - |
Health Citation History
20 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-30 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-30 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-30 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-30 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-30 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-30 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-30 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-30 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-16 | Administration Deficiencies | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-16 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-16 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-16 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-16 | Environmental Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-23 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-23 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-23 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-23 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-23 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-23 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-23 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
4 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-30 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-16 | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-16 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-23 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties
No penalty records found.
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