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Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau

365 SOUTH BROADVIEW STREET, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, 63703
(573) 335-2086
lcca.com
120 licensed beds

CMS rates Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 54 citations across 15 inspections in the last three years, with $149,578 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Address

365 South Broadview Street
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
120
State license
053327
CMS facility ID
265185
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau
Street address
365 SOUTH BROADVIEW STREET
City / state / ZIP
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Phone
(573) 335-2086
Website
lcca.com
State license #
053327

About this facility — Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau

Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It is licensed for 120 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Missouri (97 beds).

It is one of 29 senior care facilities in Cape Girardeau and 487 skilled nursing facilities across Missouri. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Life Care Centers of America, a group of 194 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau 54 times across 15 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $149,578 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner
Cape Girardeau Operations, Llc
Parent company
Life Care Centers of America
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Administrator
Bobbie Young

Registered owners & officers

Barnes, Eric
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Cape Girardeau Medical Investors, Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2011
Cross, Cindy
Officer — since 2002
Developers Investment Company Ii, Inc
Direct owner · Operational control — since 2002
Eklund, Amber
Governing body · Operational control — since 2024
Fletcher, Todd
Operational control — since 2024
Henry, Terry
Officer — since 1999
Lay, Lisa
Officer — since 2018
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2002
Miller, Kristine
Governing body · Operational control — since 2023
Preston, Aubrey
Operational control — since 2024
Preston, Forrest
Additional disclosable party — since 2011
Swanker, Richard
Officer — since 2011
Thurmond, Joan
Officer — since 2002
Tucker, Candy
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Ziegler, James
Operational control — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1982-11-30
License expires
2028-01-30
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
18 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$149,578 total
Last standard inspection
2025-05-22
Nurse staffing
4.0 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$454 per day (≈ $13,800/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
62% Medicaid · 19% Medicare · 19% private/other
Occupancy
83% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
77% above the MO median of $257/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
120
Licensed as
SNF
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-12-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0692
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2026-01-14
2025-06-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0678
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected 2025-07-02
12 earlier / fire-safety inspections (52 citations)
2025-05-22Health inspection17 citations
F-0557
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2025-07-02
F-0561
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2025-07-02
F-0569
D · No harm found
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected 2025-07-02
F-0574
C · No harm found
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected 2025-07-02
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-07-02
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-07-02
F-0675
D · No harm found
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected 2025-07-02
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-07-02
F-0678
D · No harm found
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected 2025-07-02
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-07-02
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-07-02
F-0730
D · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-07-02
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-07-02
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-07-02
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-02
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-02
F-0921
D · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-07-02
2025-03-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0573
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected 2025-05-07
F-0678
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected 2024-11-12
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-05-07
2024-12-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0697
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-12-24
F-0712
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2024-12-24
2024-11-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-12-24
2024-08-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0558
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-09-26
F-0686
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-09-26
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-26
2024-03-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered11 citations
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0584
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0623
D · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0684
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0686
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0881
D · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0947
D · No harm found
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2024-04-18
2024-01-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-02-09
2023-12-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-12-29
2022-10-06Health inspection3 citations
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-11-11
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-11-11
F-0814
D · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2022-11-11
2025-05-22Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0222
F · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-08-13
K-0321
F · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-08-13
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-08-13
K-0920
F · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-08-13
2024-03-15Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0321
F · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-04-18
2022-10-06Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0293
F · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2022-11-11
K-0321
F · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-11-11
K-0341
F · No harm found
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2022-11-11
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-11-11
K-0920
F · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-11-11

Federal penalties

2025-05-22Fine$81,955
2025-03-18Fine$17,345
2024-11-26Fine$30,030
2024-08-22Fine$20,248
2025-05-22Medicare payment denial — 19 days
Total fines$149,578
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 265185.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Missouri.
Inspection citations, 3 years
54
More than 54% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 50
Federal fines, 3 years
$149,578
More than 93% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
4.0
Higher than 83% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.4
Nursing staff turnover, annual
70%
Higher than 79% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 57%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Missouri average on 10 and worse on 9. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased8.5%17.4%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight12.1%5.1%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.4%0.9%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection0.0%2.2%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms10.0%20.0%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.0%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.1%4.0%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine86.5%84.0%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened7.7%15.8%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication35.0%25.6%19.5%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine79.2%90.8%95.3%Worse than state
With pressure ulcers4.9%4.4%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence23.5%17.1%18.3%Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication10.6%23.5%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days2.701.981.81Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days3.302.161.69Worse than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine42.5%65.7%82.3%Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication1.9%2.1%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine59.0%61.4%80.1%Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission21.7%25.7%23.4%Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit15.8%13.4%11.8%Worse than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0678 3 inspections. Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
  • F-0658 3 inspections. Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
  • F-0677 3 inspections. Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
  • F-0812 3 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • K-0321 3 inspections. Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
  • F-0656 2 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

What its owners also hold

  • Developers Investment Company Ii, Inc has an ownership stake on file at 18 nursing homes, averaging 3.9 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Missouri

  • Licensing: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Long-Term Care Regulation
  • File a complaint: 800-392-0210 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-309-3282. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 800-392-0210. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Saint Francis Medical Center, about 0.9 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • Mercy Hospital Southeast, about 1.1 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
  • Deaconess Illinois Union County, about 20 miles.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
3.9121 ratings on Google
★★★★Trudy Garland · 2026-06-07 · via Google

“Most of the time I feel my family member gets adequate care but there are times I worry. She is bed ridden for the time being and the staff has been good about checking on her but one time she called me at home when she fell out of bed an no one answered her light after several minutes she called me I called the reception desk she sent my call back to the nurses station and after 30 rings I hung u…”

★★Robert Keesee · 2026-05-23 · via Google

“This was a first opportunity to see the inner workings of a nursing home. As a former Respiratory Therapist, I have significant medical experience. Our family member is a type 2 diabetic, we informed staff to refrain from giving sweets, cakes, pudding etc in the meals. The staff informed us that many residents here have various dietician issues, and that Life Care Center, isn't setup or capable…”

★★Glenda Newell · 2026-07-04 · via Google

“Currently in this facility and would never recommend them to no one! All I hear daily is lies deception, indifference and when you complain they twist your words and the second shift is disgraceful and cruel in my opinion! The ones that are good are really good but the others should be fired but they are upheld in their deception!! God forgive them for the way some are treated. Think twice and r…”

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Last verified 2026-11-06
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