Ratliff Care Center
Cape Girardeau, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265747) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (573) 335-5810 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri holds a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Ratliff Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.24 hours per resident per day, with only about 0.34 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 72.1%, and CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of just 1 out of 5 stars.
Ratliff Care Center has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation appears in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Ratliff Care Center is a 46-bed skilled nursing facility in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, with an average daily census of 40.6 residents. The facility is individually owned and operated on a for-profit basis and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on October 25, 2002.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Ratliff Care Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5, a quality measure (QM) rating of 2 out of 5, and a staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of 3.24 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours accounting for 0.34 of that total. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 72.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials. No abuse icon is present in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility designation was indicated for Ratliff Care Center. There is no indication in the data that ownership changed within the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current ratings, inspection reports, and staffing figures before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ratliff Care Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Ratliff Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.24 hours per resident per day, with 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is reported at 72.1%; the staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation for Ratliff Care Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ratliff Care Center is certified for 46 beds and has an average daily population of 40.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit individual owner, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on October 25, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (4/5), quality measures (2/5), staffing (1/5), and combines these into an overall rating (3/5) for Ratliff Care Center.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 5733355810 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5733355810 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265747?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.