Senior CareScorecard

Nursing homes in Cape Girardeau, MO

All 10 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Cape Girardeau and 3 nearby towns (Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Scott counties), ranked by our Scorecard score, a 0 to 100 rating built from government inspection, staffing and fine data.

68Average score 6810 scored homes · Missouri average 54
88The Lutheran HomeHighest score in the area
10Nursing homes10 accept Medicaid
2Fined by Medicarein the past 3 years

All 10 nursing homes

Pins show each home’s Scorecard score. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Scores use CMS Provider Data processed Sep 1, 2026. Fines and serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy) are from Medicare inspections.

The data at a glance

How the 10 nursing homes in the Cape Girardeau area compare, from the same government data as the list.

Homes by Scorecard score

10 scored homes. New homes and short-stay hospital units are not scored.

Top tier 75–1004
Above average 60–744
Middle of the pack 45–591
Below average 30–441
Bottom tier 0–290

Federal fines, past three years

2 homes fined, $158,405 in total.

  1. Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau$149,578
  2. Fountainbleau Lodge$8,827

Most common citation areas

Health inspection citations in the past three years.

  1. Resident Rights42
  2. Quality of Life and Care33
  3. Resident Assessment and Care Planning17
  4. Infection Control17
  5. Pharmacy Service13
  6. Nursing and Physician Services12

Medicare star ratings

Medicare's own 1 to 5 star rating, for reference.

  1. ★★★★★3
  2. ★★★★★3
  3. ★★★★★3
  4. ★★★★★0
  5. ★★★★★1

How to choose a nursing home in Cape Girardeau

Start with the record

Use the score to build a short list, then open each home's page. Read the latest inspection and ask about any serious citation or fine directly.

Check staffing

Ask how many residents each aide cares for on nights and weekends, and how long the director of nursing has been there. High turnover is worth a question.

Plan for Medicaid

Medicare covers only short rehab stays. 10 of 10 homes here accept Medicaid, which pays for most long stays, so ask whether a Medicaid bed will be available if savings run out.

Visit, then visit again

Go at a mealtime and once unannounced. Notice how staff speak to residents, how fast call lights are answered and how the building smells.

More for Cape Girardeau families: What care costs · Paying with Medicaid

Cape Girardeau nursing home questions

Answers computed from the same data as this page.

How many nursing homes are in Cape Girardeau, MO?

There are 10 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Cape Girardeau and 3 nearby towns (Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Scott counties). 10 of them accept Medicaid.

What are the best nursing homes in Cape Girardeau?

By Scorecard score, the highest scoring homes are The Lutheran Home (88), Chaffee Nursing Center (78), Fountainbleau Lodge (77). Scores run from 0 to 100 and use government inspection, staffing and fine data.

How do Cape Girardeau nursing homes compare with the rest of Missouri?

The average Scorecard score here is 68, compared with 54 across Missouri. 8 homes score 60 or higher, and 1 score below 45.

How many Cape Girardeau nursing homes have been fined?

2 of the 10 homes were fined by Medicare in the past three years, totaling $158,405. The largest total was $149,578 at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau.

Which nursing homes in Cape Girardeau accept Medicaid?

10 of 10 homes are certified for Medicaid. Check “Accepts Medicaid” above the list to see only those homes.

What is the Scorecard score?

It's our 0 to 100 rating built from CMS data on staffing, health inspections, resident outcomes, fines and staff stability. Homes with recent serious harm citations are capped, and each facility page shows the breakdown.