Life Care Center Of Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · CCN 265185 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities, chain average 3.4 stars)
CMS rates Life Care Center Of Cape Girardeau 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 120 certified beds, 85 residents a day on average. 45 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 2 at immediate jeopardy; 4 fines totalling $149,578 and 1 payment denial.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / 2 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.53491 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.55301 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.1105 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 68.5% (registered nurses 88.9%) |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-16 complaint survey |
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-14 |
| 2025-06-27 complaint survey |
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0678 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0557 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0561 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0569 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0675 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0678 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0679 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0730 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0921 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0574 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-03-18 complaint survey |
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0678 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2024-11-12 |
| 2025-03-18 complaint survey |
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0573 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-18 complaint survey |
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-07 |
| 2024-12-18 complaint survey |
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0697 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-24 |
| 2024-12-18 complaint survey |
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0712 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-24 |
| 2024-11-26 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-24 |
| 2024-08-22 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-08-22 complaint survey |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-08-22 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-03-15 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-15 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-15 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-15 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-15 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-15 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-15 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-15 complaint survey |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-15 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-15 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0881 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-15 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0947 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-01-05 complaint survey |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-09 |
| 2023-12-05 complaint survey |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-29 |
| 2023-08-10 complaint survey |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-31 |
| 2022-10-06 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-11-11 |
| 2022-10-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-11-11 |
| 2022-10-06 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0814 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-11-11 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-22 | Payment denial for 19 days from 2025-07-25 | — |
| 2025-05-22 | Fine | $81,955 |
| 2025-03-18 | Fine | $17,345 |
| 2024-11-26 | Fine | $30,030 |
| 2024-08-22 | Fine | $20,248 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau Medical Investors, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2011-07-26 |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-02-26 |
| Developers Investment Company II, Inc. Organization | direct ownership interest | — | 2002-09-06 |
| Developers Investment Company II, Inc. Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2006-10-20 |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2002-09-25 |
| Barnes, Eric Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-02-26 |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2011-07-26 |
| Tucker, Candy Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-02-26 |
| Cross, Cindy Individual | corporate officer | — | 2002-12-01 |
| Henry, Terry Individual | corporate officer | — | 1999-08-16 |
| Lay, Lisa Individual | corporate officer | — | 2018-02-09 |
| Swanker, Richard Individual | corporate officer | — | 2011-04-01 |
| Thurmond, Joan Individual | corporate officer | — | 2002-09-22 |
| Eklund, Amber Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2024-08-16 |
| Miller, Kristine Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2023-12-22 |
| Tucker, Candy Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2024-11-04 |
| Barnes, Eric Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-11-17 |
| Eklund, Amber Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-08-16 |
| Fletcher, Todd Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-12-13 |
| Miller, Kristine Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-12-22 |
| Preston, Aubrey Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-12-13 |
| Tucker, Candy Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-11-04 |
| Ziegler, James Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-12-13 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Cape Girardeau County.