Ratliff Care Center

Nursing Home · Cape Girardeau, MO

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Individual

CMS certification number265747

Contact & location

717 North Sprigg
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Cape Girardeau County
Phone
(573) 335-5810
ZIP code
63701 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
46
Residents per day
40.6 (88% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Legal name
Ratliff Enterprises LLC
Medicare certified since
October 25, 2002
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.24 (state 3.43 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.34 (state 0.46 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.64 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.26 (state 2.29 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.06 (state 3.02 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
72.1 (state 56.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
50.0 (state 47.8 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 30, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
8.0 (state 11.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
20 health · 4 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-05-30 Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
F0570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-05-30 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-05-30 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-05-30 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-05-30 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-05-30 Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
F0729 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-05-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-05-30 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2024-05-16 Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
F0851 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-28
2024-05-16 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-28
2024-05-16 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.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-28
2024-05-16 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.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-28
2024-05-16 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.
F0909 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-28
2023-03-23 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-05
2023-03-23 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-05
2023-03-23 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-05
2023-03-23 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-05
2023-03-23 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-05
2023-03-23 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-05
2023-03-23 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-05

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ratliff Enterprises LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Ratliff Revocable Trust (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Ratliff, Emmagene (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100%
Choice Rehabilitation LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Palen, James (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ratliff Enterprises LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ratliff Revocable Trust (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ratliff, Emmagene (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ratliff, Michael (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Strickland, Cheryl (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Swindle, Aftan (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Strickland, Cheryl (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Choice Rehabilitation LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Forvis Mazars LLP (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ratliff Revocable Trust (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ratliff, Michael (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Strickland, Cheryl (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ratliff, Emmagene (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Ratliff Care Center?

Ratliff Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Missouri.

How many beds does Ratliff Care Center have?

It has 46 certified beds and cares for about 41 residents per day.

Has Ratliff Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Ratliff Care Center?

(573) 335-5810. The facility is located at 717 North Sprigg, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.