Nursing home · Cape Girardeau, MO
The Lutheran Home
2825 Bloomfield Road, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 · 274 certified beds · non profit ownership
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jul 10, 2026, when they cited 4 problems. The most common area was resident assessment and care planning (2 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code E, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 4 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Jul 10, 2026) it had 4 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 4.54 hours per resident per day here, 32% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and 17% more than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.64 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 35% over the past year, 21 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 11 points lower than the U.S. (46%).
How The Lutheran Home 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 | 4.54 | 3.71 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.64 | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 4.15 | 3.18 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 35% | 54% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 33% | 44% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 4 | 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 9 of 9 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 9, 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 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and dietary | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
No federal fines or payment denials reported by CMS in the past three years.
Location
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Questions about The Lutheran Home
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is The Lutheran Home's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates The Lutheran Home 5 out of 5 stars overall (much above 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 The Lutheran Home do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jul 10, 2026, when they cited 4 problems. The most common area was resident assessment and care planning (2 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code E, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 4 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Jul 10, 2026) it had 4 citations, compared with an average of 6.4 for Cape Girardeau-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has The Lutheran Home been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does The Lutheran Home accept Medicaid?
The Lutheran Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (573) 335-0158 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.