CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2651852026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Life Care Center Of Cape Girardeau

365 South Broadview Street · Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 · Cape Girardeau County

CMS OVERALL RATING★☆☆☆☆1/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds120CMS provider file
Recent citation rows55current CMS citation release
Penalty rows5current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-05-22182025-05-224
Cycle 22024-03-15212024-03-151
Cycle 32022-10-0662022-10-065
02 / CITATION DETAIL

55 rows in the current release

7 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 2 carry J–L. 12 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-12-16 · HEALTHF0692Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-14 · complaint
2025-06-27 · HEALTHF0678Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-02 · complaint
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0557Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-02
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0561Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-02
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0569Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-02
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0574Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-02
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-02
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-02
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0675Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-02
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-02
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0678Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-02
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0679Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-02
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-02
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0730Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-02
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure 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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-02
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0804Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-02
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-02
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-02
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0921Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-02
2025-05-22 · FIREK0222Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-13
2025-05-22 · FIREK0321Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-13
2025-05-22 · FIREK0353Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-13
2025-05-22 · FIREK0920Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-13
2025-03-18 · HEALTHF0573Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-07 · complaint
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2025-05-22Fine$81,9550
2025-05-22Payment Denial$019
2025-03-18Fine$17,3450
2024-11-26Fine$30,0300
2024-08-22Fine$20,2480
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INCOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/06/2002
  • EKLUND, AMBERIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/2024
  • MILLER, KRISTINEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/22/2023
  • TUCKER, CANDYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/04/2024
  • CROSS, CINDYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2002
  • HENRY, TERRYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/1999
  • LAY, LISAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/09/2018
  • SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2011
  • THURMOND, JOANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/22/2002
  • DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/20/2006
  • LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/25/2002
  • BARNES, ERICIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/17/2024
  • EKLUND, AMBERIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/2024
  • FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/13/2024
  • MILLER, KRISTINEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/22/2023
  • PRESTON, AUBREYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/13/2024
  • TUCKER, CANDYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/04/2024
  • ZIEGLER, JAMESIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/13/2024

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.53per resident day
RN hours0.55per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.11per resident day
Staff turnover68.5%CMS reported field
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