Memory Lane of Dexter
415 S Catalpa Street · Dexter, MO · 63841 · 5736247491
73 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Paradigm Senior Management
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.37 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 17, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 31, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2021
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 31, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 31, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 31, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 1, 2021
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected July 31, 2021 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2021
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.
Corrected July 31, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 1, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 31, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 31, 2021 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2021
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected July 31, 2021 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C July 1, 2021
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected July 31, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265382 · certified since September 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.