Chaffee Nursing Center

    12273 MO-77, Chaffee, MO, 63740
    4.4 · 38 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Compassionate attentive care with caveats

    I am very grateful - my mom was happy and well cared for here. The nurses, aides and therapists are kind, knowledgeable and often go above and beyond; wound care, PT and rehab were excellent. The facility is clean, well maintained, active with thoughtful staff who communicate proactively (even on weekends/holidays), celebrate residents, and make families feel supported. A few caveats: there were occasional staffing lapses, a rare med/clothing issue, and no backup generator during outages, but overall this was the best choice for our family and I highly recommend it.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.42 · 38 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.2
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.4
    • Value

      4.4

    Pros

    • Outstanding nursing care
    • High-quality, effective therapy and physical therapy
    • Compassionate, kind, and attentive staff
    • Proactive communication from DON and social services
    • Responsive housekeeping and maintenance
    • Clean facility and well-maintained environment
    • Home-like, smaller facility with individualized attention
    • Staff know residents by name
    • Strong end-of-life and long-term care support
    • Quick recognition and treatment of medical issues (e.g., edema, wound care)
    • Five-star food and positive dining experience
    • Robust activity program and social engagement (celebrations, social media sharing)
    • Transportation assistance to appointments
    • Helpful and easy-to-work-with financial/administrative staff
    • Weekend and holiday staffing coverage noted as good
    • Upper-level staff who step in and go above and beyond
    • Families kept updated regularly
    • Many families would recommend and would return

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff availability; some reports of inattentive or absent staff
    • At least one reported medication error
    • Missing personal items (clothes) from bedside drawer reported
    • Perception of paycheck-driven staff attitude in some cases
    • Inappropriate wheelchair placement during rehab reported
    • Facility is older/smaller (may be a downside for some)
    • No backup generator; power outage vulnerabilities
    • Risk to oxygen supply and unsafe medication distribution when systems fail
    • Operational disruptions during computer outages, ice/road conditions
    • Occasional noisy roommates and isolated reports of uncaring staff

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive, with a majority of families praising the quality of clinical care, the compassion of staff, and the facility’s home-like atmosphere. Many reviewers used superlatives—"outstanding nursing care," "amazing nurses," and "5-star food"—and repeatedly emphasized excellent therapy outcomes (physical therapy, wound care, edema treatment) and successful transitions to assisted living. Long-term residents and families reported that their loved ones adjusted quickly and were happy, with multiple accounts of attentive end-of-life care and meaningful personal touches such as birthday celebrations and social media updates. The smaller size of the facility is frequently framed as a benefit: staff tend to know residents by name, respond to individual needs, and provide personalized attention that families appreciate.

    Staffing and interpersonal dynamics are among the facility’s greatest strengths in the reviews. Numerous comments highlight compassionate, kind, and helpful nurses, aides, administrators, and upper-level staff who go beyond their job descriptions to support residents and families. Several reviewers note proactive communication from leadership—specifically the director of nursing (DON) and social services—and timely updates on care. Housekeeping and maintenance responsiveness, a clean environment, a strong activities program, and convenient services such as transportation to appointments contribute to overall family satisfaction. Administrative aspects are also commended: staff were described as easy to work with regarding finances and supportive with discharge or placement planning.

    However, there are recurring concerns that temper the overwhelmingly positive feedback. A minority of reviews report inconsistent staff availability, inattentiveness, and isolated instances of perceived uncaring behavior. More concrete safety-related complaints include a reported medication error and missing clothing from a bedside drawer—issues that raise questions about inventory and medication administration processes. One reviewer described inappropriate wheelchair placement during rehab, suggesting occasional lapses in individualized therapy or safety practices. Noise from roommates was mentioned once, reflecting the typical communal challenges of nursing homes.

    A notable and serious theme emerging from multiple summaries is infrastructure vulnerability: the facility reportedly experienced power outages without a backup generator, creating risks for residents reliant on oxygen and for safe medication distribution when computerized systems are down. Reviewers described delays in oxygen supply and concerns about med distribution and operational continuity during storms or icy road conditions. These are significant safety and emergency-preparedness issues that contrast with otherwise strong clinical and caregiving performance and should be addressed by leadership.

    In summary, the dominant picture is of a clean, well-maintained, small-scale nursing center with highly regarded nursing and therapy services, compassionate staff, proactive leadership communication, and an engaging activity program—many families explicitly recommend the facility and say they would return. The most important caveats are intermittent staffing or attentiveness problems, isolated incidents affecting personal property and medication safety, and critical infrastructure concerns (notably the lack of a backup generator) that pose risks during power outages and severe weather. Prospective residents and families should weigh the consistently praised daily care, therapy outcomes, and personal attention against these operational and safety-related issues, and should ask facility leadership about recent steps taken to improve emergency power, medication safeguards, and staff consistency before making placement decisions.

    Location

    Map showing location of Chaffee Nursing Center

    About Chaffee Nursing Center

    Chaffee Nursing Center, part of an Americare community, sits at 12273 State Highway 77 in Chaffee, Missouri, and it's a place that offers apartment-style living for seniors who need skilled nursing care, and while no one can really say exactly what perks or extra features the outside includes, folks do mention there's parking, but nobody's saying how that works, either, plus there are entrance levels, stairs, and floors, but no one seems to know how many or what type, so those are just left as general facts. The staff, known as care partners, keep things friendly, making the place feel welcoming right from the start, and the care teams are skilled in providing attentive medical help, with personalized nursing care plans made for each resident, especially after things like surgeries or health changes. For people staying a long time, there are ongoing therapy services so everyone gets the help needed to keep moving and living as best they can, and residents who are planning to go back home can take part in the Rehab-to-Home program, which mixes different kinds of therapies, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and that's all handled by Americare Therapy Solutions. The community likes to keep everyone active and connected by scheduling events, running clubs, and doing social dining, which gives folks a chance to talk and keep busy, because a good part of feeling healthy is staying involved with others and not feeling left out. The Chaffee Nursing Center has spacious floor plans, which means room to get comfortable, and though details about every service or amenity aren't clear, people say they offer a variety of comforts to help residents enjoy their time there. Long-term or short-term, people can get the care they need, and when rooms fill up, a waitlist is available. Staff like Gail Heisserer help with questions about moving in, and the Missouri Health Care Association connection shows the center follows some important standards. Chaffee Nursing Center takes care of seniors who want support with health, wellness, and recovery in a steady, welcoming place.

    About Americare Senior Living

    Chaffee Nursing Center is managed by Americare Senior Living.

    Americare Senior Living, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Sikeston, Missouri, has grown from its first assisted living community to operate more than 100 senior living communities across Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, and Tennessee. With over four decades of experience serving seniors, Americare has distinguished itself by bringing upscale assisted living products to rural markets throughout the Midwest and South, providing comprehensive care options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and adult day services.

    The company's philosophy centers on their signature "Hometown Hospitality™" culture and F.A.M.I.L.Y. values: First Impressions Go a Long Way, Address People by Name, Make Visitors Feel Welcome, Individuals Deserve Respect, Leave with Graciousness, and Yes! Find a Way to be Positive. This person-first model of care prioritizes the interests and preferences of each individual resident, creating welcoming, family-like atmospheres throughout their communities. Their mission to enrich the well-being and health of individuals while providing peace of mind for families drives every aspect of their operations.

    Americare's comprehensive "Live Well" program exemplifies their holistic approach to senior care, featuring personalized fitness programs, engaging group exercises, on-site therapy, and nutritious chef-prepared meals. The company fosters vibrant, supportive environments through community events, shared meals, stimulating games, group outings, and purpose-driven programs including volunteer opportunities, spiritual services, creative projects, and nature walks. Notable innovations include TigerPlace in Columbia, Missouri, developed in partnership with the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing, which serves as a site for groundbreaking research in senior care.

    The company's commitment to excellence has earned remarkable recognition, including being rated among the Best Senior Living providers based on surveys of nearly 450,000 residents and family members. With 65 communities receiving "High Performing" ratings, Americare ranks third among all senior living organizations in the Top 10 nationally. Additional accolades include the prestigious Argentum Best of the Best Award, the 2019 NRC Customer Approved Award (one of only twenty organizations nationally to earn this distinction), and ranking #15 on the 2021 Best Workplaces in Aging Services list by Great Place to Work®. With 84% of team members believing Americare is a great place to work and 91% finding special meaning in their roles, the company continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, families, and team members across their communities.

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