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HomeMissouriLife Care Center of Cape Girardeau

Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau

365 South Broadview Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 637035733352086WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.8on Google(110 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
120
certified
4 fine(s) totaling $149,578

How Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau Compares in Missouri

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Missouri. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
MO average
2.5/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
MO average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
MO average
2.2/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.53 hrs/day
MO average
3.43 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.55 hrs/day
MO average
0.46 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
68.5%
MO average
56.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Missouri average of 2.5/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Missouri average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.55 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.46.
Staff turnover is 68.5%, higher than the Missouri average of 56.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
24
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 15, 2024
Most recent cycle
18
deficiency citations
Inspected May 22, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 6 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$5,540/mo
Missouri median
Private Room
$6,236/mo
Missouri median
Cape Girardeau County 65+
13,863
17.0% of county
County Population
81,703
Cape Girardeau County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1982. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
85.1
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 30, 1982
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Cape Girardeau
Last Inspection
May 22, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
18
Weighted Score
131.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (45)

F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Dec 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0569Potential for Harm

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0675Potential for Harm

Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0678Potential for Harm

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0730Potential for Harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0574Minimal Harm

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0678Immediate Jeopardy

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Survey: Jun 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0678Immediate Jeopardy

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Survey: Mar 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0573Potential for Harm

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Survey: Mar 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Mar 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Actual Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Dec 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0712Potential for Harm

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Survey: Dec 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Actual Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Mar 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 15 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$149,578
Number of Fines
4
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
5

Penalty History

FineMar 18, 2025
$17,345
FineAug 22, 2024
$20,248
FineNov 26, 2024
$30,030
FineMay 22, 2025
$81,955
Payment DenialMay 22, 2025
19 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.84 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.14 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.55 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.53 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.11 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
68.5%
RN Turnover
88.9%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (23)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ASep 6, 2002
EKLUND, AMBERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 16, 2024
MILLER, KRISTINEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ADec 22, 2023
TUCKER, CANDYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ANov 4, 2024
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 1, 2002
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2002
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 20, 2006
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 25, 2002
BARNES, ERICOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 17, 2024
EKLUND, AMBEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 16, 2024
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
MILLER, KRISTINEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 22, 2023
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
TUCKER, CANDYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 4, 2024
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
CAPE GIRARDEAU MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 26, 2011
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 26, 2025
BARNES, ERICADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 26, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 26, 2011
TUCKER, CANDYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 26, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau and nearby alternatives.

All Missouri facilities
Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau, MOCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $149,578
Lutheran Home, the
Cape Girardeau, MO2,640 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Chateau Girardeau
Cape Girardeau, MO4,752 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Ratliff Care Center
Cape Girardeau, MO1.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Fountainbleau Lodge
Cape Girardeau, MO2.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $8,827
Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center
Cape Girardeau, MO3.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Hubble Creek
Jackson, MO6.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $26,628
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau, MO · Current facility
—1/52/51/5$149,578
Lutheran Home, the
Cape Girardeau, MO
2,640 ft5/55/55/5None recorded
Chateau Girardeau
Cape Girardeau, MO
4,752 ft3/54/53/5None recorded
Ratliff Care Center
Cape Girardeau, MO
1.9 mi3/54/51/5None recorded
Fountainbleau Lodge
Cape Girardeau, MO
2.9 mi5/54/55/5$8,827
Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center
Cape Girardeau, MO
3.6 mi4/55/51/5None recorded
Hubble Creek
Jackson, MO
6.8 mi3/54/51/5$26,628

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau?▾
Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Missouri is $5,540/month for a semi-private room and $6,236/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau had 18 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 22, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 4 fine(s) totaling $149,578.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau?▾
Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau provides 3.53 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours, 1.14 LPN hours, and 1.84 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 68.5%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau have?▾
Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau has 120 certified beds with an average of 85.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 71% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Missouri, including 5 in Cape Girardeau. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau has a rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 110 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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