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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Memory Lane of Dexter is a 73-bed nursing home operated by Memory Lane of Dexter LLC in Dexter, Missouri. It’s designed for dementia care, offering 24-hour skilled nursing in a secure environment alongside rehabilitation services and respite care. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
CMS scores the facility 2 stars, 24 percent below Missouri average. The health inspection sub-rating stands out: 37.9 percent above the state average across 3 inspections since 2021. The drag on the overall rating comes from staffing and quality measures, which run well below Missouri average. Across those 3 inspections, the facility averaged 6.3 deficiencies annually, 15 percent above Missouri’s 5.5 average, with no fines or immediate jeopardy findings recorded. Nurse hours run 3h 33m per resident daily, about 7 percent below Missouri average. At 88 percent occupancy, well above Missouri’s 66.6 percent average, the facility operates near capacity, ranked 57th of 283 Missouri skilled nursing facilities. The resident mix reflects both short-term rehabilitation and longer dementia care stays.
Programs include Rehab to Home and Special Care, with the facility carrying a therapy gym, private and semi-private rooms, chaplain visits, and beauty and barber services.
With added capacity for short-term post-acute rehabilitation, Memory Lane of Dexter is built for residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s requiring secured skilled nursing in Stoddard County.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 168th out of 276 homes in Missouri. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 17m per day | ▼ 39% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 51m per day | ▲ 24% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 35m per day | ▲ 12% State avg: 2h 19m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 47m per day | ▼ 9% State avg: 3h 3m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 15m per day | ▼ 25% State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Higher than the Missouri average: 66.6%Memory Lane of Dexter is legally operated by Memory Lane Of Dexter Llc, and administrated by Michelle Chism.
In Missouri, the Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure performs the inspections and unannounced surveys required for all long-term care providers.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Missouri state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MO Average | vs. MO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 19 | 35 | This facility has 46% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri nursing home (19 vs. MO avg 35).↓ 46% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 3.8 | 7 | This facility has 46% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Missouri nursing home (3.8 vs. MO avg 7).↓ 46% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 6.3 | 5 | This facility has 26% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri nursing home (6.3 vs. MO avg 5).↑ 26% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | MO Average | vs. MO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer total inspections than a typical Missouri nursing home (3 vs. MO avg 7).↓ 57% better |
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsMissouri average 6.6
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
Missouri average 36.5
Missouri average 5.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 18 citations resulted from standard inspections.
100% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 0.7
100% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 1
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
28% worse than Missouri average
0% compared with Missouri average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0 contractor hours this quarter
No contractor roles were reported this quarter.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 21 | 0 | 21 | 6,886 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 20 | 0 | 20 | 5,713 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 3,530 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,273 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,979 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,852 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 957 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 499 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 497 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 477 | 60 | 65% | 7.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 150 | 33 | 36% | 4.5 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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 averageMissouri average: 10.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.4
6% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 19.5
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.7%
5% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 19.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
27.0%
31% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 20.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
9.4%
48% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 18.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
9.0%
123% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 4.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.9%
42% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
10.8%
296% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
13.5%
143% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 5.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 12.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
48.7%
122% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 22.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
51.6%
39% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 85.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
84.1%
8% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 90.9%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.14
In line with Missouri averageMissouri average: 2.08
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
4.61
96% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 2.35
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
6.7%
90% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 66.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
27.6%
9% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 25.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
16.4%
22% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 13.4%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
14% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
48% of new residents, often for short stays.
38% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
64Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Memory Lane of Dexter based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #262 / 286Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 262nd out of 286 homes in Missouri. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Missouri average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
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Estimated distance in miles from Dexter's city center to Memory Lane of Dexter's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Memory Lane of Dexter is located in DEXTER, Missouri.
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The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.
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Memory Lane of Dexter has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to MO state health department records, Memory Lane of Dexter's license number is 052248.
According to MO state health department records, Memory Lane of Dexter's license expires on October 31, 2026.
Memory Lane of Dexter's occupancy is 88%.
Michelle Chism is the administrator of Memory Lane of Dexter.
Memory Lane of Dexter has 73 beds.
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