LIFE CARE CENTER OF CAPE GIRARDEAU
State inspectors recorded 2 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.
Serious inspection findings
2025-06-27 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0678, severity J)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
2025-03-18 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0678, severity J)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
2024-12-18 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0697, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
2024-11-26 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-08-22 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2024-03-15 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0684, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2024-03-15 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Staffing, from payroll records
Nursing hours / resident / day
3.00
state median 2.42
Weekend staffing gap
−6%
fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −11%
RN hours / resident / day
0.27
registered nurses only
Contract (agency) staff
18%
share of all nursing hours
Days with zero RN hours reported
1
with residents present
Nursing staff turnover
69%
per year, per CMS
Keep an eye on this facility
Penalties and enforcement
5 enforcement action(s), totaling $149,578 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-22 | Fine | $81,955 |
| 2025-05-22 | Payment Denial | payment denial |
| 2025-03-18 | Fine | $17,345 |
| 2024-11-26 | Fine | $30,030 |
| 2024-08-22 | Fine | $20,248 |
Ownership
Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain.
Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:
- Desert Cove Nursing Center (CHANDLER, AZ) —
- PAYSON CARE CENTER (PAYSON, AZ) —
- MI CASA NURSING CENTER (MESA, AZ) —
- Life Care Center of North Glendale (GLENDALE, AZ) —
- Life Care Center Of Yuma (YUMA, AZ) —
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF SIERRA VISTA (SIERRA VISTA, AZ) —
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON (TUCSON, AZ) —
- Heritage Health Care Center (GLOBE, AZ) —
Full citation history
| Survey date | Tag | Category | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-16 | F0692 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-06-27 | F0678 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | J | not recorded |
| 2025-05-22 | F0557 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-22 | F0561 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-22 | F0569 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-22 | F0574 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | C | not recorded |
| 2025-05-22 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-22 | F0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-22 | F0675 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-22 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-22 | F0678 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-22 | F0679 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-22 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-22 | F0730 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-22 | F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-22 | F0804 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-05-22 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-05-22 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-22 | F0921 | Environmental Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-03-18 | F0573 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-03-18 | F0678 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | J | not recorded |
| 2025-03-18 | F0760 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-18 | F0697 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2024-12-18 | F0712 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-11-26 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2024-08-22 | F0558 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-22 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2024-08-22 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-03-15 | F0582 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-03-15 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-03-15 | F0623 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-03-15 | F0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-03-15 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-03-15 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2024-03-15 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2024-03-15 | F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-03-15 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-03-15 | F0881 | Infection Control Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-03-15 | F0947 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-01-05 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-12-05 | F0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-08-10 | F0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-10-06 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-10-06 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2022-10-06 | F0814 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |