Nursing homes in Cape Girardeau, MO
Cape Girardeau, MO has 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 2 have a 5-star overall rating, and 2 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lutheran Home2825 Bloomfield Road · Non profit - Other | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 274 | None |
| Fountainbleau Lodge2001 North Kingshighway · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 33 | 1 ($8,827) |
| Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center2525 Boutin Drive · For profit - Individual | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 102 | None |
| Chateau Girardeau3120 Independence Street · Non profit - Other | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 75 | None |
| Ratliff Care Center717 North Sprigg · For profit - Individual | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 46 | None |
| Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau365 South Broadview Street · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 120 | 4 ($149,578) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Missouri, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Cape Girardeau
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.July 10, 2026 · The Lutheran Home · F0568 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.July 10, 2026 · The Lutheran Home · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.July 10, 2026 · The Lutheran Home · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.July 10, 2026 · The Lutheran Home · F0699 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.April 10, 2026 · Chateau Girardeau · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.April 10, 2026 · Chateau Girardeau · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.April 10, 2026 · Chateau Girardeau · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.April 10, 2026 · Chateau Girardeau · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.April 10, 2026 · Chateau Girardeau · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionApril 10, 2026 · Chateau Girardeau · F0637 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Cape Girardeau
Which nursing home in Cape Girardeau has the highest Medicare rating?
The Lutheran Home and Fountainbleau Lodge share the highest overall rating in Cape Girardeau: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Cape Girardeau have been fined?
2 of the 6 have been fined in the last three years, $158,405 in all. The most was $149,578, at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Cape Girardeau?
No. None of the 6 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Cape Girardeau is the largest?
The Lutheran Home, with 274 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.