Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Chaffee Nursing Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A facility failed to provide trauma-informed care for a resident with PTSD, depression, insomnia, and anxiety disorder. The resident's care plan did not address PTSD or document past trauma and triggers, despite the resident's history of trauma and specific triggers. Interviews with staff revealed a lack of awareness and documentation regarding the resident's PTSD and triggers, indicating non-compliance with the facility's trauma-informed care policy.
A facility failed to maintain a medication error rate below five percent, resulting in a 7.41% error rate. A resident received aspirin in the wrong form and an incorrect dosage of Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Suspension. The RN involved admitted to not confirming the correct dosages before administration.
Facility staff failed to maintain infection control practices during medication administration and personal care. An RN contaminated medications by picking up dropped pills with bare fingers and did not perform hand hygiene between tasks. CNAs did not change gloves or perform hand hygiene during catheter care, contaminating the process. Additionally, staff did not follow enhanced barrier precautions for a resident with a lumbar wound, neglecting to use gloves and gowns during high-contact care activities.
Failure to Provide Trauma-Informed Care for Resident with PTSD
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide trauma-informed care for a resident diagnosed with PTSD, depression, insomnia, and anxiety disorder. The resident's medical record lacked a trauma-informed care assessment, and the comprehensive care plan did not address PTSD, include goals for maintaining psychosocial and mental health, or document past trauma and potential triggers. Despite the resident's history of trauma and specific triggers, such as distress from hearing people talk about them and a past heat stroke, these were not identified or addressed in the care plan. Interviews with facility staff, including the MDS Coordinator, Social Service Designee, Director of Nursing, and Administrator, revealed a lack of awareness and documentation regarding the resident's PTSD and triggers. The MDS Coordinator acknowledged that PTSD should be included in the care plan if active, while the Social Service Designee was unaware of any specific triggers for the resident. The Director of Nursing and Administrator confirmed that PTSD and triggers should be documented in the care plan if active, indicating a failure to adhere to the facility's policy on trauma-informed care.
Medication Error Rate Exceeds Acceptable Threshold
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a medication error rate of less than five percent during medication administration, resulting in an error rate of 7.41%. This deficiency was identified through observation, interview, and record review, affecting one resident out of three sampled. Specifically, there were 27 opportunities for medication administration, with two errors made. The errors involved the administration of aspirin and Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Suspension to Resident #4. The facility's policy on administering oral medications requires checking the medication label and confirming the medication name and dose with the Medication Administration Record (MAR), as well as re-checking the medication dose. During the medication administration for Resident #4, RN E administered aspirin in the enteric-coated form instead of the prescribed chewable form and only administered one spray of Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Suspension in each nostril instead of the prescribed two sprays. RN E acknowledged the errors during an interview, stating that the dosage of the nasal spray should have been confirmed before administration and the correct form of aspirin should have been given. The facility's Administrator and Director of Nursing expressed their expectation to maintain a medication error rate of less than five percent.
Infection Control Deficiencies in Medication and Personal Care
Penalty
Summary
The facility staff failed to maintain appropriate infection control practices during medication administration and personal care activities. During medication administration for two residents, a registered nurse (RN) was observed dropping pills onto the medication cart, picking them up with bare fingers, and placing them back into the medication cup, contaminating the medications. The RN then administered these contaminated medications to the residents without performing hand hygiene between tasks or after touching the residents and the medication cart. In another instance, during catheter care for a resident, certified nurse aides (CNAs) failed to change gloves or perform hand hygiene between clean and dirty tasks. The CNAs repeatedly reached into basins of soapy and clean water with the same gloves, contaminating the water and washcloths used for cleaning the resident's perineal area and catheter. This improper technique was observed throughout the entire catheter care process, compromising infection control standards. Additionally, the facility staff did not adhere to enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) for a resident with a lumbar wound. Despite a sign indicating EBP, CNAs entered the resident's room without performing hand hygiene or donning gloves and gowns. They proceeded to perform high-contact care activities, such as using a mechanical lift and brushing the resident's hair, without following the necessary precautions. Interviews with staff confirmed their awareness of the required procedures, yet these were not followed during the observed care activities.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Home, The | 9.3 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Life Care Center Of Cape Girardeau | 9.8 mi | ★★★★★ | 1 | 0 |
| Chateau Girardeau | 9.9 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Fountainbleau Lodge | 11.3 mi | ★★★★★ | 7 | 0 |
| Ratliff Care Center | 11.7 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
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