Chaffee Nursing Center
Chaffee, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265492) · 71 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (573) 887-3615 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Chaffee Nursing Center holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 4-star staffing rating.
Chaffee Nursing Center reports 3.54 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 4 stars, and nursing staff turnover of 31.7%.
Chaffee Nursing Center has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials according to CMS data, and CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Chaffee Nursing Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Chaffee, Scott County, Missouri, certified for 71 beds with an average of 61.6 residents. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, and has been certified since March 9, 1992.
According to CMS Care Compare, Chaffee Nursing Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 stars, Staffing 4 stars, and Quality Measures 2 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.54 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines (no federal fines on record) and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Chaffee Nursing Center is part of the Americare Senior Living chain, which operates 23 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.6 stars across the chain. CMS records show no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Data reflects CMS Nursing Home Care Compare records as most recently reported to CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Chaffee Nursing Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.54 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and nursing turnover of 31.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the provided CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 71 beds with an average daily population of 61.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Americare Senior Living chain, which operates 23 facilities averaging 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 9, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (573) 887-3615 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (573) 887-3615 to arrange a visit and review its inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265492?state=MO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.