CHAFFEE NURSING CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Chaffee Nursing Center has received a Trust Grade of A, which indicates it is excellent and highly recommended. It ranks #7 out of 479 nursing homes in Missouri, placing it in the top tier of facilities statewide, and is the best option among five in Scott County. The facility is improving, as it has reduced its issues from four in 2024 to three in 2025, and it boasts good staffing ratings with a turnover rate of 34%, significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, it offers strong RN coverage, exceeding what 92% of Missouri facilities provide, which is crucial for catching potential problems. However, there are some concerning findings, including failure to properly manage residents' personal funds and a medication administration error rate above the acceptable limit, indicating the need for better oversight in these areas.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Missouri
- #7/479
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 34% turnover. Near Missouri's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Missouri facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 44 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Missouri. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ○ Average
- 9 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (34%)
14 points below Missouri average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, fire safety.
The Bad
11pts below Missouri avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 9 deficiencies on record
Feb 2025
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0699
(Tag F0699)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to identify, assess and provide supportive interventions for one resident (Resident #8) with a diagnosis of post-traumatic stres...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an error rate of less than five percent (%) during medication administration. There were 27 opportunities with two e...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to maintain appropriate infection control practices by not performing proper hand hygiene and glove changing techniques during...
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Jan 2024
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the resident and/or the resident's representative in writing...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0625
(Tag F0625)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to inform the resident and/or the legal representative of the bed hold...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0700
(Tag F0700)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to assess residents for the use of bed rails and to rece...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0909
(Tag F0909)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to conduct regular inspections of all bed frames, matt...
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Aug 2022
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to treat one resident (Resident #25) out of 13 sampled residents in a dignified manner as staff pushed the partially clothed res...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0570
(Tag F0570)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain the bond amount for at least one and one-half times the average monthly balance of the residents' personal funds for the last twel...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Missouri.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Missouri facilities.
- • 34% turnover. Below Missouri's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Chaffee Nursing Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns CHAFFEE NURSING CENTER an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Missouri, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Chaffee Nursing Center Staffed?
CMS rates CHAFFEE NURSING CENTER's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 34%, compared to the Missouri average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Chaffee Nursing Center?
State health inspectors documented 9 deficiencies at CHAFFEE NURSING CENTER during 2022 to 2025. These included: 9 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Chaffee Nursing Center?
CHAFFEE NURSING CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by AMERICARE SENIOR LIVING, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 71 certified beds and approximately 61 residents (about 86% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in CHAFFEE, Missouri.
How Does Chaffee Nursing Center Compare to Other Missouri Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Missouri, CHAFFEE NURSING CENTER's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.5, staff turnover (34%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Chaffee Nursing Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Chaffee Nursing Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, CHAFFEE NURSING CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Missouri. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Chaffee Nursing Center Stick Around?
CHAFFEE NURSING CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 34%, which is about average for Missouri nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Chaffee Nursing Center Ever Fined?
CHAFFEE NURSING CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Chaffee Nursing Center on Any Federal Watch List?
CHAFFEE NURSING CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.