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Nursing homes in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, has 8 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 845 certified beds.
13% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (53%). Inspectors recorded 181 health deficiencies over three cycles, 21.4 per 100 beds against 35.0 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $158K across 5 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Cape Girardeau County | Missouri | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 8 | 487 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 13% | 53% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 21.4 | 35.0 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $158K | $18M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountainbleau Lodge | Cape Girardeau | 33 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 60.6 | $9K | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Lutheran Home, The | Cape Girardeau | 274 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 2.9 | — | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center | Cape Girardeau | 102 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 10.8 | — | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Jackson Manor | Jackson | 90 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 16.7 | — | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Chateau Girardeau | Cape Girardeau | 75 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 26.7 | — | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Hubble Creek | Jackson | 105 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 42 | 40.0 | — | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Ratliff Care Center | Cape Girardeau | 46 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 43.5 | — | 30 May 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau | 120 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 45 | 37.5 | $150K | 16 Dec 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 14 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 9 |
| F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | 8 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 8 |
| F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | 7 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 6 |
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Circle B Enterprises (1), Paradigm Senior Management (1), Mgm Healthcare (1), Life Care Centers Of America (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri?
8 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 845 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Cape Girardeau County have the highest CMS ratings?
Fountainbleau Lodge (5 stars), Lutheran Home, The (5 stars), Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center (4 stars)
How do Cape Girardeau County nursing homes compare with Missouri?
13% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 53% statewide; citations run at 21.4 per 100 beds against 35.0 statewide.