6 nursing homes in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 6
- average CMS stars
- 3.8
- Medicaid certified
- 6
- beds
- 650
Which Cape Girardeau nursing homes take Medicaid
6 of the 6 nursing homes in Cape Girardeau are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
Star ratings across Cape Girardeau
The average overall CMS rating in Cape Girardeau is 3.8 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 4 of 5 | 2 |
| 3 of 5 | 1 |
| 2 of 5 | 1 |
| 1 of 5 | 0 |
All 6 nursing homes in Cape Girardeau
- The Lutheran Home2825 Bloomfield Road, Cape Girardeau 63703
- Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau365 South Broadview Street, Cape Girardeau 63703
- Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center2525 Boutin Drive, Cape Girardeau 63701
- Chateau Girardeau3120 Independence Street, Cape Girardeau 63703
- Ratliff Care Center717 North Sprigg, Cape Girardeau 63701
- Fountainbleau Lodge2001 North Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau 63701
Cape Girardeau nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| The Lutheran Home | 5 of 5 | 4 |
| Fountainbleau Lodge | 4 of 5 | 3 |
| Chateau Girardeau | 4 of 5 | 8 |
| Ratliff Care Center | 4 of 5 | 8 |
Fines and abuse flags in Cape Girardeau
2 homes were fined $158,405 in total over 3 years and none carries the CMS abuse icon.
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Who inspects nursing homes in Missouri
Missouri's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Cape Girardeau
How much does a nursing home cost in Missouri?
A shared room has a Missouri median of $6,741 a month, a private room $7,604 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Missouri?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Cape Girardeau, MO?
6 certified homes with 650 beds.
Which nursing homes in Cape Girardeau have the best ratings?
The Lutheran Home and Fountainbleau Lodge have 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.