Ratliff Care Center

Ratliff Care Center is a senior care community located in Cape Girardeau, MO. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Cape Girardeau area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (573) 335-5810.

With 46 beds, Ratliff Care Center is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Cape Girardeau average about 67 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 88% of its licensed beds. That is above the Cape Girardeau average of roughly 75%.

Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Cape Girardeau average about 4.0 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 1 star for staffing against 4 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2025 and recorded 8 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.3 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Cape Girardeau average about 4.0 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 72%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.

The community is located in Cape Girardeau County, MO.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 3/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 1/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 2/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Ratliff Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type For profit - Individual
• Beds / units 46
• Occupancy 88%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 3.2
• Annual staff turnover 72%
• Last health inspection May 2025