Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau
365 South Broadview Street · Cape Girardeau, MO · 63703 · 5733352086
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $149,578 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
$149,578 in federal fines in the last 24 months
4 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
74% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.78 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.41 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 74% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $149,578 |
Inspection citations (45 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D 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.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D 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.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 22, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · C May 22, 2025
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected November 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G December 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected December 24, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G November 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | Fine | $81,955 |
| May 22, 2025 | Payment Denial | 19 days |
| March 18, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| November 26, 2024 | Fine | $30,030 |
| August 22, 2024 | Fine | $20,248 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265185 · certified since November 30, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.