Life Care Center Of Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265185) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 4 totaling $149,578 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (573) 335-2086 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Cape Girardeau has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Life Care Center Of Cape Girardeau reports 3.53 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.5%.
Life Care Center Of Cape Girardeau has 4 federal fines on record totaling $149,578.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Cape Girardeau is a for-profit nursing home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, certified for 120 beds with an average of 85.1 residents. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, with initial certification dating to November 30, 1982. The facility is part of Life Care Centers Of America, a chain of 194 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars; this facility's own rating falls below that chain average.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing totals 3.53 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $149,578.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data as provided and may not capture the most recent updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.53 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 star and turnover of 68.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $149,578.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Based on the data provided, no abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds with an average daily population of 85.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is for-profit and part of Life Care Centers Of America, a chain of 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on November 30, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
This facility has an overall rating of 1, a health inspection rating of 2, a quality measure rating of 3, and a staffing rating of 1, all out of 5 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 5733352086 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm services offered.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5733352086 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265185?state=MO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.