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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

St Joseph Chateau

811 North 9th Street, Saint Joseph, MO 64501 · All homes in Saint Joseph

St Joseph Chateau, a 69-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Saint Joseph, MO, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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2 / 5
Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
2.70
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
50
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
265852
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
69
Residents
67
In Hospital
No
County
Buchanan
Last Inspection
May 7, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 2.70 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.49 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.29
CNA Hours
1.92
Total Nursing Hours
2.70 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.07
Nursing Turnover
42.6%
RN Turnover
25.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About St Joseph Chateau

St Joseph Chateau operates 69 certified beds in Saint Joseph, MO with approximately 67 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (4★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 50 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues, if any, did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 2.70 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.49 per resident day, the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, St Joseph Chateau falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 42.6%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (50 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 11, 2025 Tag: 0628

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 5, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 11, 2025 Tag: 0627

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 5, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 27, 2024 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0925

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0868

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0805

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0700

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0623

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0568

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0550

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2023 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 11, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2023 Tag: 0625

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 11, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2023 Tag: 0623

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 11, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2023 Tag: 0562

Provide immediate access to any resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 7, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 5, 2023 Tag: 0925

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 17, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 5, 2023 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 17, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 1, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 25, 2023 Tag: 0835

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 29, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 25, 2023 Tag: 0567

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 26, 2023 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 24, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 1, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 9, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2022 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 28, 2022

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2022 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 28, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2022 Tag: 0805

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 28, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2022 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 28, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2022 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 28, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2022 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 28, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2022 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 28, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2022 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 28, 2022

C - Widespread - No harm Apr 29, 2022 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 28, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2022 Tag: 0726

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 28, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2022 Tag: 0700

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 28, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2022 Tag: 0688

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 28, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2022 Tag: 0680

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 28, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2022 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 28, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2022 Tag: 0676

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 28, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2022 Tag: 0661

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 28, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2022 Tag: 0645

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 28, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2022 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 28, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2022 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 28, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2022 Tag: 0585

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 28, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 6.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 6.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 2.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 55.3% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 0.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 68.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 69.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 37.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 94.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 16.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 30.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for St Joseph Chateau?
St Joseph Chateau has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at St Joseph Chateau?
St Joseph Chateau reports 2.70 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.49 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 42.6%.
How many beds does St Joseph Chateau have?
St Joseph Chateau has 69 certified beds with approximately 67 residents. The facility is located at 811 North 9th Street, Saint Joseph, MO 64501.
Does St Joseph Chateau have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, St Joseph Chateau has 50 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has St Joseph Chateau received any fines or penalties?
No, St Joseph Chateau has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns St Joseph Chateau?
St Joseph Chateau is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was St Joseph Chateau last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for St Joseph Chateau was on May 7, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for St Joseph Chateau?
St Joseph Chateau is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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