Memory Lane of Dexter

Nursing Home
Overview of Memory Lane of Dexter
Memory Lane of Dexter is a skilled nursing facility located in Dexter, Missouri. It is designed specifically for Dementia care and offers a specialized program tailored to the needs of residents. The facility provides 24-hour nursing care and a secure environment for individuals with dementia.
(573) 624-7491

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Missouri average: 2.5/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Missouri average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Missouri average: 2.2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
1/5
Missouri average: 2.7/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 33m per day

This home provides 5% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Missouri average: 3h 44m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 73

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Missouri average
Occupancy rate 61.9%
Residents per day (avg) 66
Occupancy rate
61.9%
Residents per day (avg)
66

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

14% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

48% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

38% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$3.3M
Profit
$63.1K
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$3,267,449.00
Profit
$63,098.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.5M
44.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$1.8M
Total costs $3.2M
Bed community size
73-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Facility Type
SNF

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 265382
Certification type: Medicare/Medicaid
County: STODDARD

Ownership & operating entity

Memory Lane of Dexter is administrated by MICHELLE CHISM.

Owner name: MEMORY LANE OF DEXTER LLC

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter
Safety Features: Wander Guard Secured Environment

Care Services

Accepts Medicare
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Dementia Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private/Semi-Private Rooms
Private Bathrooms
Individual Call System
Free Guest Wi-Fi
Housekeeping Services
In-House Laundry services
Beauty/Barber Shop Services
Satellite TV
Televisions Available
Spacious Dining Rooms
Beverages & Snacks Available
Open Living Room Space
Therapy Gym
Entertainment & Programs
Chaplain Visits
Transportation Services
Flexible Visiting Hours
Fully Sprinklered Facility

Programs & Activities

Activities
Engaging, Daily Individual and Group Activities
Specific Programs
Long-Term Care, Rehab to Home, Respite Care, Hospice Care, Special Care
Religious Services
Chaplain Visits

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Balanced, Nutritional Home Cooked Meals
Meals Included
Yes

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicare

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Memory Lane of Dexter
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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HC

Hospice Care

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Concordia
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Address DEXTER, MO 63841-2017

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

80
Total Staff
80
Employees
0
Contractors
23,813
Total Hours (Quarter)
33
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse68.5 No
Licensed Practical Nurse137.9 No
Certified Nursing Assistant257.8 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
71 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Therapy Services
4 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant250257,67291100%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse130134,67291100%7.9
Nurse Aide in Training220224,32691100%8.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant4041,75791100%7.5
Registered Nurse6061,58491100%8.5
Administrator2029826470%8
Medication Aide/Technician3037806167%8.5
RN Director of Nursing2025318796%5.1
Dietitian1015166470%8.1
Dental Services Staff1014996268%8
Other Dietary Services Staff1014976268%8

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Missouri average 6.6


Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations 18
Citations per inspection
6

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 18 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 1

0 critical citations More info Missouri average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Missouri average: 1

17 moderate citations More info Missouri average: 33.6

1 minor citation More info Missouri average: 1.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation Jan 17, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jan 17, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jan 17, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jan 17, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: PARADIGM SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Resident Census by Payment Source
64 Total Residents
Medicare 4 (6.3%)
Medicaid 41 (64.1%)
Private Pay/Other 19 (29.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 14.2
30% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 10.9

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 18.4
6% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 18.7%
5% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 27.0%
31% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 20.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 9.4%
48% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 18.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 9.0%
123% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 4.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.9%
42% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 10.8%
296% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 13.5%
143% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 5.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 12.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 48.7%
122% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 22.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 51.6%
39% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 85.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 84.1%
8% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 90.9%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 6.7%
90% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 66.6%

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural access prioritized.

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

MO SNC

Age 65+, Missouri resident, in approved facility.

~$1,215/month (individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Supplements SSI; facility-based only.

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

Missouri Structured Family Caregiving Waiver

Age 65+, Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, NFLOC, dementia diagnosis, live with caregiver.

~$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

$5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).

Caregiver must be family; small program size.

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Missouri MO HealthNet ABD

Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.

~$1,690/month (individual, projected); spenddown allowed.

$5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).

Less intensive than waivers; statewide access.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Missouri Caregiver Program

Caregivers of 60+ with dementia, Missouri resident, functional needs (2+ ADLs).

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).

Not assessed; need-based.

Administered via AAAs and Alzheimer’s Association; rural focus.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Missouri SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Missouri resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Missouri VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Missouri resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

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