Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

RATLIFF CARE CENTER

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO · 46 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 30, 2025

CMS Certification Number 265747 · first certified October 2002

Ownership

Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Individual

No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.

4
Citations on file
Rolling three-year window
3
Life Safety surveys
In the same window
0
Tags cited more than once
Across separate surveys
2
Inspection & testing records
Of the citations on file

Position within MO

4 citations — more than 6% of the 487 certified nursing homes in MO. Compared within MO rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated

Holding steadyabout the same at the latest survey as at its earlier surveys in the window.

The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 1.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

The window is open now: August 2026 to February 2027. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2025. Facilities in MO are typically surveyed 14–21 months after the last one (median 17), measured over 567 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.

A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured

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Which alerts

Physical environment (health survey)

2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 4 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

  • F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0909 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.

How that compares

Citations on file over three years

Compared with the median facility in MO, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MO figure is the meaningful one.

This facility4MO median18National median11
Citations on file over three years, compared
MeasureCitations
This facility4
Median facility in MO18
Median facility nationally11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey
12023-0322024-0512025-05
Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey dateCitations
March 23, 20231
May 16, 20242
May 30, 20251

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility
K-03531K-09201K-07411K-03241
Most-cited tags at this facility
TagWhat the surveyor checksTimes citedLast cited
K-0353Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.12024-05-16
K-0920Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.12023-03-23
K-0741Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.12025-05-30
K-0324Provide properly protected cooking facilities.12024-05-16

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category
  • Smoke Deficiencies 2
  • Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
  • Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
Citations by CMS category
CategoryCitations
Smoke Deficiencies2
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies1
Miscellaneous Deficiencies1

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

May 30, 2025 — 1 citation

Citations issued on May 30, 2025
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
K-0741Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 11, 2025)

May 16, 2024 — 2 citations

Citations issued on May 16, 2024
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
K-0324Provide properly protected cooking facilities.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 28, 2024)
K-0353Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 28, 2024)

March 23, 2023 — 1 citation

Citations issued on March 23, 2023
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
K-0920Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 5, 2023)

Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.