Lutheran Home, the
Scout 100Cape Girardeau, MO · 274 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Cape Girardeau's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $5,730–$7,460/mo
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Ratliff Care Center
717 North Sprigg, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 · Cape Girardeau County
3.0CMS overall rating(573) 335-5810
51
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 90% full (41 of 46 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Cape Girardeau
Ratliff Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Cape Girardeau, MO, with 46 certified beds and an average of about 41 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.35 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.35 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 70%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.35 hrs/resident/day)
- •High staff turnover (70%)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Cape Girardeau, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 46
- Avg. residents/day
- 41
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 265747
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
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $5,730–$7,460/mo (median $6,410) | 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
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.35
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.35
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 70%
- 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)
- 8
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-05-30
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (20 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-05-30Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
2025-05-30Severity D — potential for harmFreedom 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.
2025-05-30Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
2025-05-30Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2025-05-30Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.
2025-05-30Severity D — potential for harmNursing 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.
2025-05-30Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-05-30Severity 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.
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
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
717 North Sprigg, Cape Girardeau, MO
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Ratliff Care Center
How much does Ratliff Care Center cost?
Ratliff Care Center 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 Ratliff Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Ratliff Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Ratliff Care Center?
Staff provide about 3.35 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 70% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Ratliff Care Center?
Ratliff Care Center has 20 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-30). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Ratliff Care Center have availability?
Typically 90% full (41 of 46 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Ratliff Care Center offer?
Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau, MO offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 46 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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