About Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau
Life Care Center Of Cape Girardeau, located in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.78 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA network. This chain operates 194 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Mixed Staffing Levels
Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau provides more care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 159 | May 22, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 169 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 22.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 17.9% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.1% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 2.3% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 9.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 10.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 6.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 2.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 89.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 43.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 2.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 9.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 29.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 88.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 52.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 7.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 20.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 10.8% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 2 complaints
- 2024: 11 complaints
- 2025: 3 complaints
- 2026: 1 complaint
- Total: 17 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| Jul 02, 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. |
| May 07, 2025 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. |
| May 07, 2025 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Feb 09, 2024 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Dec 29, 2023 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
Nearby Hospitals
MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTHEAST
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SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
DEACONESS ILLINOIS UNION COUNTY
ANNA, IL
SOUTHEAST BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
CAPE GIRARDEAU OPERATIONS, LLC
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- ERIC BARNES ADP OF THE SNF
- ERIC BARNES OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CAPE GIRARDEAU MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- CINDY CROSS CORPORATE OFFICER
- DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II INC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- AMBER EKLUND MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- AMBER EKLUND OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TODD FLETCHER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TERRY HENRY CORPORATE OFFICER
- LISA LAY CORPORATE OFFICER
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA INC. OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA INC. ADP OF THE SNF
- KRISTINE MILLER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- KRISTINE MILLER MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- AUBREY PRESTON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- FORREST PRESTON ADP OF THE SNF
- RICHARD SWANKER CORPORATE OFFICER
- JOAN THURMOND CORPORATE OFFICER
- CANDY TUCKER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CANDY TUCKER MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- CANDY TUCKER ADP OF THE SNF
- JAMES ZIEGLER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Integrity Hc of Cobden | N/A | 4 |
| Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 5 |
| The Lutheran Home | N/A | 5 |
| Daybreak Nursing Center | N/A | 4 |
| Chaffee Nursing Center | N/A | 5 |
| Jackson Manor | N/A | 4 |
| Stonebridge Marble Hill | N/A | 4 |
| Aspire Senior Living Advance | N/A | 4 |
| Chateau Girardeau | N/A | 4 |
| Fountainbleau Lodge | N/A | 4 |
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau directly at 5733352086. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.