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Chateau Girardeau

3120 Independence Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 · Cape Girardeau County

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 68% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Cape Girardeau

Chateau Girardeau is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Cape Girardeau, MO, with 75 certified beds and an average of about 51 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.61 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.57 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 61.6%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.61 hrs/resident/day)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Cape Girardeau for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 75
Avg. residents/day: 51
Ownership: Non profit - Other
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 265142

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$5,730–$7,460/mo (median $6,410)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,560–$6,920/mo (median $4,880)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Cape Girardeau prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 4.61; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.57; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 61.6%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 7
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-01-23
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (14 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-01-23Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

2025-01-23Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

2025-01-23Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.

2025-01-23Severity D — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

2025-01-23Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

2025-01-23Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-01-23Severity D — potential for harmNursing 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.

2023-11-16Severity E — potential for harmEnvironmental 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.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Scheduled transportation
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Chef-prepared meals
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Housekeeping & laundry
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Gardens / walking paths
✓ 24/7 staff

Location

3120 Independence Street, Cape Girardeau, MO

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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Common questions about Chateau Girardeau

How much does Chateau Girardeau cost?

Chateau Girardeau does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Cape Girardeau, MO area typically runs $5,730–$7,460 per month (median $6,410, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Chateau Girardeau's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Chateau Girardeau 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Chateau Girardeau?

Staff provide about 4.61 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 61.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Chateau Girardeau?

Chateau Girardeau has 14 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-01-23). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Chateau Girardeau have availability?

Typically 68% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Chateau Girardeau offer?

Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau, MO offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 75 beds.

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