Lutheran Home, The
Cape Girardeau, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265359) · 274 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (573) 335-0158 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are both also 5 stars.
The Lutheran Home reports total nurse staffing of about 4.54 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.9%.
The Lutheran Home has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
The Lutheran Home, a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 1989. The facility is certified for 274 beds and reports an average daily census of 176.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the Lutheran Home holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. All four CMS component ratings are also 5 stars: the health inspection rating is 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5, and the staffing rating is 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.53528 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.64484 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.9%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show zero fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and zero payment denials for this facility — no federal fines are on record. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus status listed in the provided data for this facility.
The data provided does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and there is no record of an ownership change within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Lutheran Home has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.54 hours per resident per day, with roughly 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 34.9%; the staffing star rating is 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Lutheran Home is certified for 274 beds and reports an average daily census of 176.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a non-profit corporation; the provided data does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The Lutheran Home was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 11, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) categories; the Lutheran Home scores 5 stars in all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify whether short-term rehabilitation is offered; contact the facility at 5733350158 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5733350158 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265359?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.