Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau

Nursing Home
Overview of Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau
Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The facility provides a homelike atmosphere with a focus on individualized care plans. Residents benefit from a range of therapies and 24-hour skilled nursing care.
(573) 335-2086

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Missouri average: 2.5/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Missouri average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Missouri average: 2.2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Missouri average: 2.7/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 53m per day

This home provides 4% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Missouri average: 3h 44m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Missouri average
Occupancy rate 83%
Residents per day (avg) 93
Occupancy rate
83%
Residents per day (avg)
93

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

43% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 21 days

Medicaid

26% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$16.5M
Profit
$564.1K
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$16,520,557.00
Profit
$564,091.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.0M
36.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$10.0M
Total costs $16.0M
Bed community size
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Facility Type
SNF

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 265185
Certification type: Medicare/Medicaid
County: CAPE GIRARDEAU

Ownership & operating entity

Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau is administrated by REBECCA FRAZER.

Owner name: CAPE GIRARDEAU OPERATIONS, LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Rehabilitation

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-hour security and fire safety systems
Beauty salon and barber shop
Bedside and bathroom call lights
Certified dietitian
Community re-entry program
Complimentary wireless Internet
Daily activity schedule
Family/resident councils
Fine dining program
Flat-screen TVs
Flexible visiting hours
Full-time
certified activity director
Homelike setting
Housekeeping and laundry services
Landscaped grounds and courtyards
Library
Non-smoking facility
Pet visitors allowed
Private and semiprivate rooms
Private bathrooms
Religious services
Patient/family education program
Telephone and cable television hookups
Transportation services

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

157
Total Staff
126
Employees
31
Contractors
40,003
Total Hours (Quarter)
50
Avg Staff/Day
8.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse99.8 No
Licensed Practical Nurse409.5 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant589.2 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
118 staff
9.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
20 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Social Services
4 staff
5.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
9%
of total hours from contractors
3,617 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 1 Licensed Practical Nurse: 26 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5715816,41491100%9.2
Licensed Practical Nurse1426407,35791100%9.5
Registered Nurse9093,10691100%9.8
Medication Aide/Technician6062,95791100%10
Speech Language Pathologist7071,8316875%7.3
RN Director of Nursing5051,4738088%9
Other Dietary Services Staff2021,0357481%8.4
Physical Therapy Assistant4048356571%5.6
Physical Therapy Aide4048136673%6.4
Nurse Practitioner3036526673%7.8
Qualified Social Worker4046237178%5.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist3035836470%7.8
Dental Services Staff2025226673%7.5
Administrator1015206571%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014806066%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician2024566167%7.3
Occupational Therapy Aide1121321820%6.6
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1011291719%7.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant0115133%16.9
Medical Director0223533%11.5

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 11

Missouri average 6.6


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 44
Citations per inspection
4

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

28 of 44 citations resulted from standard inspections; 13 of 44 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 44 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 2
186% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 5
400% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 1

2 critical citations More info Missouri average: 0.7

5 serious citations More info Missouri average: 1

36 moderate citations More info Missouri average: 33.6

1 minor citation More info Missouri average: 1.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care critical citation Jun 27, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation May 22, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation May 22, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation May 22, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
Resident Census by Payment Source
88 Total Residents
Medicare 24 (27.3%)
Medicaid 49 (55.7%)
Private Pay/Other 15 (17%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.0
18% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 10.9

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 13.4
31% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.1%
54% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 9.9%
52% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 20.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 21.4%
18% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 18.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.3%
18% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 4.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 10.1%
102% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 12.5%
124% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 5.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.7%
87% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 12.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5.7%
74% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 22.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.1%
9% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 85.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.3%
In line with Missouri average

Missouri average: 90.9%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 61.0%
8% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 66.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.9%
58% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 52.3%
18% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 63.5%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $150K
105% higher than Missouri average

Missouri average: $73K

Number of fines 4
64% more fines than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
45% more payment denials than Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.7

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $150K
Missouri average $73K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 22, 2025
$82K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. May 22, 2025
19 days
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 18, 2025
$17K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Nov 26, 2024
$30K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural access prioritized.

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

MO SNC

Age 65+, Missouri resident, in approved facility.

~$1,215/month (individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Supplements SSI; facility-based only.

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

Missouri Structured Family Caregiving Waiver

Age 65+, Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, NFLOC, dementia diagnosis, live with caregiver.

~$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

$5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).

Caregiver must be family; small program size.

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Missouri MO HealthNet ABD

Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.

~$1,690/month (individual, projected); spenddown allowed.

$5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).

Less intensive than waivers; statewide access.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Missouri Caregiver Program

Caregivers of 60+ with dementia, Missouri resident, functional needs (2+ ADLs).

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).

Not assessed; need-based.

Administered via AAAs and Alzheimer’s Association; rural focus.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Missouri SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Missouri resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Missouri VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Missouri resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.