Nursing Homes in Cape Girardeau, MO
6 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Cape Girardeau, Missouri are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 73/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Cape Girardeau County.
5 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 1 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Cape Girardeau scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in May 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Cape Girardeau
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Cape Girardeau list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Cape Girardeau
- Lutheran Home, The — 90/100
- Chateau Girardeau — 80/100
- Heartland Care And Rehabilitation Center — 79/100
Facilities to review carefully
- Life Care Center Of Cape Girardeau — 40/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Home, The | 90 | Strong Safety Record | 274 |
| Chateau Girardeau | 80 | Generally Positive | 75 |
| Heartland Care And Rehabilitation Center | 79 | Generally Positive | 102 |
| Fountainbleau Lodge | 76 | Generally Positive | 33 |
| Ratliff Care Center | 73 | Generally Positive | 46 |
| Life Care Center Of Cape Girardeau | 40 | Serious Concerns | 120 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cape Girardeau Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Cape Girardeau?
Senior Care Report Card lists 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Cape Girardeau?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Cape Girardeau facilities is 73/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Cape Girardeau nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 6 nursing homes in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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