DBelow average · score 41/100 · #324 of 482 in Missouri
Ratliff Care Center
717 North Sprigg, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 · 46 certified beds · For profit - Individual
Staffing 3.2 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Missouri
8 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 36)above median
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Ratliff Care Center is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Missouri nursing homes in the same size band (small, 46 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Ratliff Care Center at a Glance
D
41/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.24 h.
24<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 36.
61<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 2.
21<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
66<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Missouri, small facilities · CMS record 265747 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address717 North Sprigg, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Phone5733355810
CountyCape Girardeau
OwnershipFor profit - Individual
Certified beds46
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
Lutheran Home, The - Cape Girardeau, MO · 274 beds
- Staffing 4.5 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Missouri
- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8) — top 10%
2
Chateau Girardeau - Cape Girardeau, MO · 75 beds
- Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Missouri
- 8 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 32) — top quarter
3
Heartland Care And Rehabilitation Center - Cape Girardeau, MO · 102 beds
- Staffing 3.0 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Missouri
- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8) — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.