Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau
365 South Broadview Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau is a nursing home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating2 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMay 22, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since October 6, 202244 (Missouri average 36)
- Fines in the past three years4, $149,578 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from May 22, 2025 from $113,160 to $81,955.
Health inspection on December 16, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0641 from the health inspection on May 22, 2025.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from March 18, 2025 from $26,685 to $0.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
July 25, 2025
Payment stoppedCMS stopped payment for new admissions from July 25, 2025, for 19 days.
Health inspection on June 27, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
65 of 486 Missouri homes (13%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
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Citation F0678. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0678 3 times since 2025.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0623 from the health inspection on March 15, 2024.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 22, 2024 from $31,150 to $20,248.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 26, 2024 from $46,200 to $30,030.
Health inspection on May 22, 2025
17 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
CMS fine of $81,955 on May 22, 2025.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2022.
Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2025.
Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2025.
Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2025.
Citation F0569. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2025.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0658 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0675. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2025.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0677 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0678. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2025.
Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0730. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2025.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2025.
Citation F0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2025.
Citation F0574. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on May 22, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2025.
Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0321 3 times since 2022.
Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2022.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.8 to 3.4 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on March 18, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
65 of 486 Missouri homes (13%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
CMS fine of $17,345 on March 18, 2025.
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Citation F0678. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2024.
Citation F0573. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.
Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on December 18, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
89 of 486 Missouri homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
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Citation F0697. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 24, 2024.
Citation F0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 24, 2024.
Health inspection on November 26, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
89 of 486 Missouri homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
CMS fine of $30,030 on November 26, 2024.
Show the 1 citation
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 24, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.
Health inspection on August 22, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
89 of 486 Missouri homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
CMS fine of $20,248 on August 22, 2024.
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Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0686 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2024.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on March 15, 2024
11 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
89 of 486 Missouri homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
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Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2024.
Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2024.
Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2024.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2024.
Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2024.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2024.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2024.
Citation F0881. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2024.
Citation F0947. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on March 15, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on January 5, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2024.
Health inspection on December 5, 2023
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2023.
Health inspection on October 6, 2022
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2022.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2022.
Citation F0814. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2022.
Fire safety inspection on October 6, 2022
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0293. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2022.
Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2022.
Citation K0341. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2022.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2022.
Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (573) 335-2086
- Last standard health inspection
- May 22, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 82.8
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Cape Girardeau Operations, LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Missouri average (44 vs 36).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 09/06/2002
- DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/20/2006
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/25/2002
- BARNES, ERICOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/17/2024
- EKLUND, AMBEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/16/2024
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- FLETCHER, TODDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024
- MILLER, KRISTINEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/22/2023
- PRESTON, AUBREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024
- TUCKER, CANDYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/04/2024
- ZIEGLER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024
Questions
When was Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau last inspected?
CMS lists May 22, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau have?
CMS lists 44 health citations since October 6, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau been fined?
CMS lists 4 fines in the past three years, $149,578 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.