Chaffee, MO

Chaffee Nursing Center

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

12273 State Highway 77, Chaffee, MO

(573) 887-3615

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

71

Certified beds

Average residents

63

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Americare Senior Living

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1992-03-09

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

23 facilities

Chain averages 4 overall / 4 health / 3 staffing / 3 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.70

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.46 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.75

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.68 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.28

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.33 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.73

All reported nurse hours · state 3.47 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.45

RN + LPN hours · state 1.14 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.20

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.04 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.28

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.33 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.05

Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.77

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.08

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.25

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

11%

Annual RN turnover · state 51% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

30%

Annual nurse turnover · state 57% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

3,834

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

42.50

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9954

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

2.53

Baseline 19.14% · Performance 20.26% · Measure score 2.53 · Achievement 2.53 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

5.36

Baseline 6.51% · Performance 6.23% · Measure score 5.36 · Achievement 5.36 · Improvement 1.31

Total nurse turnover

7.11

Baseline 51.67% · Performance 34.62% · Measure score 7.11 · Achievement 7.11 · Improvement 5.86

Adjusted total nurse staffing

2

Baseline 3.95 hours · Performance 3.65 hours · Measure score 2 · Achievement 2 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 11.08%
10.72%
0.4 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 68 · Observed rate 11.76% · Lower 95% interval 7.59%
Discharge to community 63.52%
50.57%
13 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 46 · Observed rate 63.04% · Lower 95% interval 45.36%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.39
1.02
0.4 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 47 · Denominator 47
Falls with major injury 4.26%
0.77%
3.5 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 47
Discharge self-care score 41.94%
53.69%
11.8 pts worse
Numerator 13 · Denominator 31
Discharge mobility score 54.84%
50.94%
3.9 pts better
Numerator 17 · Denominator 31
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 2.13%
2.29%
0.2 pts better
Numerator 1 · Denominator 47 · Adjusted rate 1.48%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.23%
7.12%
0.9 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 43 · Observed rate 2.33% · Lower 95% interval 3.54%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 87
Staff flu vaccination coverage 17.5%
42%
24.5 pts worse
Numerator 21 · Denominator 120
Discharge function score 38.71%
56.45%
17.7 pts worse
Numerator 12 · Denominator 31
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 22.22%
25.2%
3 pts worse
Numerator 6 · Denominator 27

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.8
2.1
0.3 pts better
1.9
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 1.7 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.8
2.3
0.5 pts worse
1.8
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.8 · Observed 2.7 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
84.8%
15.2 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
90.9%
9.1 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.2%
4.1%
0.1 pts worse
3.3%
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.4% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 1.9% · Q4 5.6% · 4Q avg 4.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.5%
14.7%
14.2 pts better
11.4%
10.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 0.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.7%
5.5%
1.2 pts worse
5.4%
1.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.8% · Q2 13.2% · Q3 7.1% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 6.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 22.1%
25.3%
3.2 pts better
19.6%
2.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.7% · Q2 20.0% · Q3 23.3% · Q4 22.2% · 4Q avg 22.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 20.3%
25.0%
4.7 pts better
16.7%
3.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.3% · Q2 17.6% · Q3 18.2% · Q4 20.5% · 4Q avg 20.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 10.8%
20.3%
9.5 pts better
16.3%
5.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.8% · Q3 8.3% · Q4 13.4% · 4Q avg 10.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.6%
19.8%
12.2 pts better
14.9%
7.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 5.0% · Q3 11.9% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 7.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 3.5%
1.4%
2.1 pts worse
1.0%
2.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 6.6% · Q3 4.0% · Q4 3.2% · 4Q avg 3.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 8.7%
2.6%
6.1 pts worse
1.7%
7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 11.8% · Q3 7.5% · Q4 11.5% · 4Q avg 8.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 15.0%
18.1%
3.1 pts better
19.8%
4.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.7% · Q2 16.7% · Q3 19.1% · Q4 14.4% · 4Q avg 15.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 0.4%
5.0%
4.6 pts better
5.1%
4.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
66.4%
33.1 pts better
81.7%
17.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.4% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 19.2%
13.4%
5.8 pts worse
12.0%
7.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 19.2% · Observed 18.5% · Expected 10.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.9%
2.2%
0.3 pts better
1.6%
0.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 4.2% · Q3 3.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.3%
63.5%
32.8 pts better
79.7%
16.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 23.5%
25.3%
1.8 pts better
23.9%
0.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 23.5% · Observed 22.2% · Expected 22.5% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-02-27 · Fire 2025-02-27

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-01-25 · Fire 2024-01-25

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-08-31 · Fire 2022-08-31

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-03-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-03-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2022-10-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2022-09-15

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2025-03-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-03-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-03-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2024-03-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2024-03-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected 2024-03-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

F909 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Corrected 2024-03-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

F570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

Corrected 2022-08-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2022-09-23

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Montgomery, Anna

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 16 facilities 2013-01-01
Americare Systems, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 23 facilities 2009-10-01
Chaffee Nursing, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2003-01-01
Crosson, Clay

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 14 facilities 2001-10-29
Hatlestad, Steven

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2012-04-01
Heisserer, Gail

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-08-27
Montgomery, Richard

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 16 facilities 2009-10-01
Montgomery, Richard

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 16 facilities 2003-01-16
Montgomery, Richard

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 16 facilities 1981-08-01
R H Montgomery Properties, Inc

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 15 facilities 2000-04-01
Reiker, James

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2002-04-01
Reiker, James

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2002-04-01
Schade, Kyle

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2021-03-01
Schade, Kyle

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2021-03-01

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