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Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau

365 South Broadview Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 · 5733352086 · 120 certified beds

Overall★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Health inspections★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Staffing★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Quality measures★★★☆☆ 3/5

Ownership group

Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, a group operating 194 facilities in 26 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 14 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,697,816 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.4/5).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.53 (Missouri median: 3.36). RN hours: 0.55. Weekend total: 3.11. Nursing staff turnover: 68%.

Inspection deficiencies

All-time on record: 45 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2025-12-16Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-01-14
2025-06-27Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Jcomplaintcorrected 2025-07-02
2025-05-22Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. FHealthcorrected 2025-07-02
2025-05-22Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. EHealthcorrected 2025-07-02
2025-05-22Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. DHealthcorrected 2025-07-02
2025-05-22Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. DHealthcorrected 2025-07-02
2025-05-22Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. DHealthcorrected 2025-07-02
2025-05-22Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. DHealthcorrected 2025-07-02
2025-05-22Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. DHealthcorrected 2025-07-02
2025-05-22Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. DHealthcorrected 2025-07-02
2025-05-22Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. DHealthcorrected 2025-07-02
2025-05-22Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. DHealthcorrected 2025-07-02
2025-05-22Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. DHealthcorrected 2025-07-02
2025-05-22Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. DHealthcorrected 2025-07-02
2025-05-22Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. DHealthcorrected 2025-07-02
2025-05-22Ensure 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. DHealthcorrected 2025-07-02
2025-05-22Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. DHealthcorrected 2025-07-02
2025-05-22Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. DHealthcorrected 2025-07-02
2025-05-22The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. CHealthcorrected 2025-07-02
2025-03-18Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Jcomplaintcorrected 2024-11-12
2025-03-18Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-05-07
2025-03-18Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-05-07
2024-12-18Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Gcomplaintcorrected 2024-12-24
2024-12-18Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-12-24
2024-11-26Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Gcomplaintcorrected 2024-12-24
2024-08-22Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Gcomplaintcorrected 2024-09-26
2024-08-22Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-09-26
2024-08-22Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-09-26
2024-03-15Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Gcomplaintcorrected 2024-04-18
2024-03-15Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Gcomplaintcorrected 2024-04-18
2024-03-15Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. FHealthcorrected 2024-04-18
2024-03-15Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. DHealthcorrected 2024-04-18
2024-03-15Honor 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. DHealthcorrected 2024-04-18
2024-03-15Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. DHealthcorrected 2024-04-18
2024-03-15Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. DHealthcorrected 2024-04-18
2024-03-15Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-04-18
2024-03-15Ensure 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. DHealthcorrected 2024-04-18
2024-03-15Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. DHealthcorrected 2024-04-18
2024-03-15Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. DHealthcorrected 2024-04-18
2024-01-05Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-02-09

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount
2025-05-22Fine$81,955
2025-05-22Payment Denial19 days payment denial
2025-03-18Fine$17,345
2024-11-26Fine$30,030
2024-08-22Fine$20,248

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INCDirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/06/2002
EKLUND, AMBERManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/16/2024
MILLER, KRISTINEManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/22/2023
TUCKER, CANDYManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/04/2024
CROSS, CINDYCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/01/2002
HENRY, TERRYCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/16/1999
LAY, LISACorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/09/2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/01/2011
THURMOND, JOANCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/22/2002
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INCOperational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/20/2006
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Operational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/25/2002
BARNES, ERICOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/17/2024
EKLUND, AMBEROperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/16/2024
FLETCHER, TODDOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/13/2024
MILLER, KRISTINEOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/22/2023
PRESTON, AUBREYOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/13/2024
TUCKER, CANDYOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/04/2024
ZIEGLER, JAMESOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/13/2024

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 265185. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.