Nursing home · Cape Girardeau, MO
Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau
365 South Broadview Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 · 120 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Life Care Centers of America
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Dec 16, 2025, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was quality of life and care (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 1 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (May 22, 2025) it had 18 citations, compared with an average of 6.4 for Cape Girardeau-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 3.53 hours per resident per day here, 3% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and 8% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.55 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 68% over the past year, 12 points higher than Missouri (56%) and 23 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Cape Girardeau-area homes (10), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | Cape Girardeau area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.53 | 3.71 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.55 | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 3.11 | 3.18 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 68% | 54% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 89% | 44% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 18 | 6.4 | 11.4 | 9.2 |
Inspection history
Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.
Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.
Most recent 40 of 44 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the residentâs advance directives. Quality of life and care · complaint | J immediate jeopardy | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the residentâs advance directives. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. Resident rights | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | 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. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and physician services | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and dietary | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the residentâs advance directives. Quality of life and care · complaint | J immediate jeopardy | Past Non-Compliance |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy service · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Nursing and physician services · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of life and care · complaint | G actual harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care · complaint | G actual harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of life and care · complaint | G actual harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and physician services | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care · complaint | G actual harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 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. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of life and care · complaint | G actual harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 5, 2024 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | Fine | $81,955 |
| May 22, 2025 | Payment Denial | 19 days |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Fine | $30,030 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Fine | $20,248 |
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Questions about Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau 1 out of 5 stars overall (much below average). The average for Cape Girardeau-area nursing homes is 3.7, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Dec 16, 2025, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was quality of life and care (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 1 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (May 22, 2025) it had 18 citations, compared with an average of 6.4 for Cape Girardeau-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau been fined?
Yes. CMS reports 4 fines totaling $149,578 in the past three years.
Does Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau accept Medicaid?
Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (573) 335-2086 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
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Source: CMS Provider Data, processed 2026-09-01. Inspection findings reflect conditions on the survey date and may since have been corrected. Verify on Medicare Care Compare.