RATLIFF CARE CENTER
717 NORTH SPRIGG, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How RATLIFF CARE CENTER Compares
RATLIFF CARE CENTER is a 46-bed for-profit nursing facility in Cape Girardeau, 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 high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.7%) is above the Missouri average of 4.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 46 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Cape Girardeau, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.1% — better than the Missouri average of 23.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 6.2% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1% (51% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.7% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.7% (84% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask RATLIFF CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RATLIFF CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Cape Girardeau.
How is RATLIFF CARE CENTER 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 practices help RATLIFF CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 19.1% here versus 23.6% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is RATLIFF CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.2% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does RATLIFF CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 46 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at RATLIFF CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does RATLIFF CARE CENTER lag behind other Cape Girardeau options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.7 stars across 6 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau sits in Cape Girardeau County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Missouri as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 13,082 (16.6%)
- Median age
- 36.7 years
- Median household income
- $53,776
- Median home value
- $162,400
Demographics for Cape Girardeau County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cape Girardeau.
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