RATLIFF CARE CENTER
717 NORTH SPRIGG, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701 · CCN 265747
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Individual
- Certified beds
- 46
- Avg residents/day
- 40.9
- Phone
- 5733355810
Inspection history vs Missouri & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Missouri avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-05-30 | 8 | 11.9 | 9.5 | -3.9 better |
| 2 | 2024-05-16 | 5 | 13.0 | 9.8 | -8.0 better |
| 3 | 2023-03-23 | 9 | 11.0 | 9.3 | -2.0 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 3 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Nursing and physician services | 2 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.29 | 72.2% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.39 | — |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.53 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (22)
- EF0570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-06-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0625Notify 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.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-06-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0700Try 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.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-06-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-06-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0909Regularly 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.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-06-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-05-24 · Health · corrected 2023-07-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-05-24 · Health · corrected 2023-07-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2023-03-23 · Health · corrected 2023-05-05
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2023-03-23 · Health · corrected 2023-05-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-03-23 · Health · corrected 2023-05-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-03-23 · Health · corrected 2023-05-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2023-03-23 · Health · corrected 2023-05-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-03-23 · Health · corrected 2023-05-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.2023-03-23 · Health · corrected 2023-05-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RATLIFF, EMMAGENE | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2019-02-13 |
| RATLIFF REVOCABLE TRUST | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2019-02-13 |
| CHOICE REHABILITATION LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-02-24 |
| FORVIS MAZARS LLP | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-01-14 |
| RATLIFF REVOCABLE TRUST | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-01-14 |
| RATLIFF, MICHAEL | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-01-14 |
| STRICKLAND, CHERYL | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-02-24 |
| RATLIFF ENTERPRISES LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 1999-12-31 |
| STRICKLAND, CHERYL | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2025-02-24 |
Other facilities in CAPE GIRARDEAU
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| LUTHERAN HOME, THE | ★★★★★ | 274 |
| CHATEAU GIRARDEAU | ★★★★☆ | 75 |
| FOUNTAINBLEAU LODGE | ★★★★☆ | 33 |
| HEARTLAND CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER | ★★★★☆ | 102 |
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF CAPE GIRARDEAU | ★☆☆☆☆ | 120 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.