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3.0CMS rating
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A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Wathena.
Est. $5,750–$7,480/mo
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St Joseph Chateau
811 North 9TH Street, Saint Joseph, MO 64501 · Buchanan County
57
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 97% full (67 of 69 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
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 Saint Joseph
St Joseph Chateau is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Saint Joseph, MO, with 69 certified beds and an average of about 67 residents per day. It operates as part of the Vertical Health Services network.
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, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 2.71 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.44 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 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 (2.71 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Saint Joseph, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 69
- Avg. residents/day
- 67
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Vertical Health Services
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 265852
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 | $5,750–$7,480/mo (median $6,430) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local St. Joseph 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
- 2.71
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.44
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 42.6%
- 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)
- 2
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-05-07
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (52 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-09-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
2025-09-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
2024-08-27Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
2024-04-05Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2024-04-05Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
2024-04-05Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
2024-04-05Severity E — 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.
2024-04-05Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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
811 North 9TH Street, Saint Joseph, 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 St Joseph Chateau
How much does St Joseph Chateau cost?
St Joseph Chateau does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Saint Joseph, MO area typically runs $5,750–$7,480 per month (median $6,430, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is St Joseph Chateau's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates St Joseph Chateau 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at St Joseph Chateau?
Staff provide about 2.71 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at St Joseph Chateau?
St Joseph Chateau has 52 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-07). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does St Joseph Chateau have availability?
Typically 97% full (67 of 69 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does St Joseph Chateau offer?
St Joseph Chateau in Saint Joseph, MO offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 69 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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