Nursing homes in Cape Girardeau, MO
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Cape Girardeau has 6 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 3.5 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, above the 2.5-star Missouri average. Methodology.
- 6
- Certified homes
- 3.5 ★
- Well above average for MO · Missouri 2.5
- 1
- Five-star homes
- 650
- Certified beds
All 6 nursing homes in Cape Girardeau, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lutheran Home, the | 274 | None | |
| 2 | Chateau Girardeau | 75 | None | |
| 3 | Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center | 102 | None | |
| 4 | Fountainbleau Lodge | 33 | $9K | |
| 5 | Ratliff Care Center | 46 | None | |
| 6 | Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau | 120 | $150K |
Ratings in Cape Girardeau are best read against Missouri and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Missouri directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Cape Girardeau
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Cape Girardeau, MO · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
