MEMORY LANE OF DEXTER
415 S CATALPA STREET, Dexter, MO 63841
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How MEMORY LANE OF DEXTER Compares
MEMORY LANE OF DEXTER is a 73-bed for-profit nursing facility in Dexter, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (10.3%) is above the Missouri average of 4.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 73 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Dexter, the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 42.3% — worse than the Missouri average of 23.6% (79% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 10.3% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1% (153% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.6% — better than the Missouri average of 4.7% (65% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 42.0% — worse than the Missouri average of 25.7% (63% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MEMORY LANE OF DEXTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MEMORY LANE OF DEXTER with other nursing homes in Dexter.
How is MEMORY LANE OF DEXTER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is MEMORY LANE OF DEXTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 42.3% here versus 23.6% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is MEMORY LANE OF DEXTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 10.3% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does MEMORY LANE OF DEXTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 73 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MEMORY LANE OF DEXTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains MEMORY LANE OF DEXTER's rating advantage in Dexter?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Dexter
Dexter sits in Stoddard County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Missouri as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 5,936 (20.3%)
- Median age
- 42.0 years
- Median household income
- $42,761
- Median home value
- $103,600
Demographics for Stoddard County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dexter.
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