LIFE CARE CENTER OF CAPE GIRARDEAU
365 SOUTH BROADVIEW STREET, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF CAPE GIRARDEAU Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF CAPE GIRARDEAU is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.8%) is above the Missouri average of 4.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 72% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Cape Girardeau, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.8% — better than the Missouri average of 23.6% (54% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.2% — better than the Missouri average of 4.1% (45% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.8% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.7% (65% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.8% — better than the Missouri average of 25.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LIFE CARE CENTER OF CAPE GIRARDEAU
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF CAPE GIRARDEAU with other nursing homes in Cape Girardeau.
How is LIFE CARE CENTER OF CAPE GIRARDEAU addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF CAPE GIRARDEAU keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.8% here versus 23.6% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF CAPE GIRARDEAU keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.2% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LIFE CARE CENTER OF CAPE GIRARDEAU?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does LIFE CARE CENTER OF CAPE GIRARDEAU lag behind other Cape Girardeau options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.7 stars across 6 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LIFE CARE CENTER OF CAPE GIRARDEAU?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau sits in Cape Girardeau County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Missouri as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 13,082 (16.6%)
- Median age
- 36.7 years
- Median household income
- $53,776
- Median home value
- $162,400
Demographics for Cape Girardeau County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cape Girardeau.
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