LUTHERAN HOME, THE
2825 BLOOMFIELD ROAD, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How LUTHERAN HOME, THE Compares
LUTHERAN HOME, THE is a 274-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.7%) is below the Missouri average of 4.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 274 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 63% 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: 21.4% — better than the Missouri average of 23.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the Missouri average of 4.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.1% — 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 LUTHERAN HOME, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LUTHERAN HOME, THE with other nursing homes in Cape Girardeau.
What keeps LUTHERAN HOME, THE's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is LUTHERAN HOME, THE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.8% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LUTHERAN HOME, THE keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.7% here versus 4.7% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is LUTHERAN HOME, THE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 63% occupancy across 274 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LUTHERAN HOME, THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains LUTHERAN HOME, THE's rating advantage in Cape Girardeau?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.7 stars across 6 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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