Independent · Federal inspection records, searchable
Not a law firm · Not a government agency
Nursing Home Violations Public inspection data, searchable
Facility profile · CCN 265185

Life Care Center Of Cape Girardeau

45 federal citations on record , including 2 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 5 federal enforcement actions totaling $149,578.

2 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
45
Total citations
42
Last 3 years
7
Actual harm+
5
Federal penalties
$149,578
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care16 Resident Rights9 Care Planning6 Nutrition & Dietary5 Medication & Pharmacy3

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6584 F6783 F6773 F8123 F6562

Citation history

45 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Dec 16, 2025F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DComplaint
Jun 27, 2025F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.JComplaint
May 22, 2025F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DStandard
May 22, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
May 22, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
May 22, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard
May 22, 2025F761Ensure 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.DStandard
May 22, 2025F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.DStandard
May 22, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
May 22, 2025F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard
May 22, 2025F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.DStandard
May 22, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
May 22, 2025F675Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.DStandard
May 22, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
May 22, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
May 22, 2025F574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.CStandard
May 22, 2025F569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.DStandard
May 22, 2025F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.DStandard
May 22, 2025F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DStandard
Mar 18, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Mar 18, 2025F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.JComplaint
Mar 18, 2025F573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.DComplaint
Dec 18, 2024F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.DComplaint
Dec 18, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.GComplaint
Nov 26, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Aug 22, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Aug 22, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GComplaint
Aug 22, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Mar 15, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GComplaint
Mar 15, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GComplaint
Mar 15, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Mar 15, 2024F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.DStandard
Mar 15, 2024F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.DStandard
Mar 15, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Mar 15, 2024F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Mar 15, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Mar 15, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard
Mar 15, 2024F584Honor 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.DStandard
Mar 15, 2024F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DStandard
Jan 5, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Dec 5, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Aug 10, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Oct 6, 2022F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.DStandard
Oct 6, 2022F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Oct 6, 2022F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 5 enforcement actions against this facility, including 4 civil money penalties totaling $149,578 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 19 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
May 22, 2025Fine$81,955—
May 22, 2025Payment Denial—Jul 25, 2025 · 19 days
Mar 18, 2025Fine$17,345—
Nov 26, 2024Fine$30,030—
Aug 22, 2024Fine$20,248—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

Concerned about care at Life Care Center Of Cape Girardeau?

An attorney who focuses on nursing-home abuse and neglect can review the facility's record with you — citation patterns, scope/severity levels, complaint-driven findings — and tell you whether the law recognizes what happened.

  • Consultation is free and confidential
  • You pay nothing unless there is a recovery
  • Your note is shared only with vetted plaintiff attorneys
Free · Confidential · Nationwide network
Free Consultation Request
Tell us about your family's situation
A plaintiff attorney will review your note and respond within one business day.