Skip to main content

We are The Chateau

Building a Community

In the early 1970s, members of the First Presbyterian Church in Cape Girardeau set out to create a high-quality residential community for the area’s retiring population.

Based on the philosophy that residents should receive the most enjoyment possible from their retirement, plans for The Chateau would soon become reality. The Cape Retirement Community Inc. was formed as a non-profit, non-denominational organization to lead the development of the community.

By 1979, the first residents moved into beautiful new apartments at The Chateau Girardeau. Since then, The Chateau has grown — adapting with changes in our industry and local community — into the accredited and highly-regarded full-service campus you see today.

The Chateau celebrates more than 40 years of offering premier senior living and continuing care to Cape Girardeau.


20260301 TCG032 sign v01 JS
Learn More about Life Here

Care with Purpose

The Chateau Mission

Our mission is to minister to area seniors’ needs as a premier provider of housing, healthcare, and wellness that reflect our Christian values.

The Chateau Vision


Our vision is to be a premier and progressive regional leader in the provision of innovative senior independent living and housing with high-quality health and wellness services. 


Our Values 


Our values include excellent and innovative service, leadership and teamwork, integrity, good stewardship, and positive caring attitudes.


Administration & Management Staff

Jimmy Wilferth

President & CEO

Chelsie Reagan, PHR, LNHA

VP of Clinical Operations / Nursing Home Administrator

Patrick Slattery, MS

VP of Information Systems

Matt Underwood

VP of Support Services

Whitney Brown

Director of Human Resources

Walter Lents

Executive Chef

Michelle Masters, RN

Director of Nursing

Gayle Schamburg, MA, CCC-SLP

Director of Rehabilitation

Jarett Stafford

Director of Facilities

Elena Tanner

Director of Marketing

Kim Wilson

Director of Sales, Independent Living

(573) 651-8112

Cheryl Klueppel, MSW

Admissions Coordinator

(573) 651-8144

Board of Directors

Paul Cairns

Chair

Jeannie Fadler

Immediate Past Chair

John Eric Klein

Secretary

Kevin Schade

Treasurer

Debbie Eudy

Chance Franklin

Charlie Herbst

Nancy Mattingly

Mary McClary

Kevin Patterson

Billy Puckett

Dean Reeves

Judy Wiles

Resident Governance

Our staff meets monthly with members of the Resident Council to gain their suggestions and input provided by various resident committees regarding dining options, life enrichment programs, community enhancements and more. The Resident Council president serves to ensure resident voices are heard.

Donna Pikey
President
Riki Erlbacher
Vice President
Mary Ann Stamp
Secretary
Art Mattingly
Treasurer
Peggy McNeary
Judy Peetz
Steve Stroup
Sharon Thompson
Valerie Williams
Carl Wilkins

*The Chateau also has an active Resident Council for Assisted Living

TCG entryway