LIFE CARE CENTER OF CAPE GIRARDEAU

365 SOUTH BROADVIEW STREET
CAPE GIRARDEAU MO 63703
Phone: 5733352086

For profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
1/5
Much below average
Overall rating1/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing1/5
Quality measures3/5
Long-stay quality4/5
Short-stay quality2/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Missouri average: 1.5 star lower (2.5), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Cape Girardeau average: 2.5 star lower (3.5), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds120
Average residents per day85.1
Occupancy71%
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainLIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities)
CountyCape Girardeau
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1982-11-30
CMS certification number (CCN)265185
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle18

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.14
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.53
Registered nurse turnover88.9%
Total nursing staff turnover68.5%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)4
Fines (total value)$149,578
Payment denials1
Total penalties5
This facility has $149,578 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is LIFE CARE CENTER OF CAPE GIRARDEAU highly rated?

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 1, and quality measures 3.

How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF CAPE GIRARDEAU have?

CMS certifies 120 beds; the facility reports an average of 85.1 residents per day (about 71% occupancy).

Does LIFE CARE CENTER OF CAPE GIRARDEAU have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $149,578 in fines and 1 payment denials for this facility.

Has LIFE CARE CENTER OF CAPE GIRARDEAU been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.