Nursing homes in Cape Girardeau, MO

Compare 6 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Cape Girardeau, part of the Cape Girardeau area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.7★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, have access to six skilled nursing facilities that provide long-term and rehabilitative care across the 63701 and 63703 ZIP codes. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars. Within this Cape Girardeau County region, two centers have achieved a top 5-star rating, including The Lutheran Home, noted for its consistent performance under federal quality standards.

What to look for in Cape Girardeau

• 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 2 of 6 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 2 of 6 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 6 highest rated nursing homes in Cape Girardeau

1. 1
   LUTHERAN HOME, THE

   LUTHERAN HOME FOR THE AGED · Large
   5.0
2. 2
   HEARTLAND CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

   CIRCLE B ENTERPRISES · Medium
   5.0
3. 3
   CHATEAU GIRARDEAU

   CAPE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC. · Medium
   4.0
4. 4
   FOUNTAINBLEAU LODGE

   SHAFIQ MALIK · Small
   4.0
5. 5
   RATLIFF CARE CENTER

   RATLIFF ENTERPRISES LLC · Small
   3.0
6. 6
   LIFE CARE CENTER OF CAPE GIRARDEAU

   LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large
   1.0

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