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CCN 265185
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Reported hours per resident per day come from the Payroll-Based Journal figures in the Provider Information file. Case-mix and adjusted hours account for how much care CMS expects given the residents’ needs. State and U.S. figures are averages from the same release.
Adjusted total nurse hours: 3.14. Adjusted RN hours: 0.49. Case-mix total: 4.32. Case-mix index: 1.580.
Total nursing staff turnover: 68.5%. RN turnover: 88.9%. Administrators who left: 1.
Payroll-Based Journal figures in Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
CMS reports 4 fines totaling $149,578, and 1 payment denial.
| Date | Type | Amount or days |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | Fine | $81,955 |
| May 22, 2025 | Payment Denial | 19 days |
| March 18, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| November 26, 2024 | Fine | $30,030 |
| August 22, 2024 | Fine | $20,248 |
Cycle 1 standard survey: May 22, 2025. Health deficiencies counted in cycle 1: 18. Cycle 1 total health score: 84.
Cycle 2 standard survey: March 15, 2024. Cycle 2/3 health deficiencies: 23. Total weighted health survey score: 130.75.
Penalties file and Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
The Health Deficiencies file lists 44 citations for this home, including 2 at immediate jeopardy and 5 at actual harm. CMS may display some citations here that are not used in the health inspection rating, including citations under dispute.
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 14, 2026 |
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | J: isolated, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 2, 2025 |
17 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 2, 2025 |
| F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 2, 2025 |
| F557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 2, 2025 |
| F561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 2, 2025 |
| F569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 2, 2025 |
| F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 2, 2025 |
| F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 2, 2025 |
| F675 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 2, 2025 |
| F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 2, 2025 |
| F678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 2, 2025 |
| F679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 2, 2025 |
| F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 2, 2025 |
| F730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 2, 2025 |
| F761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 2, 2025 |
| F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 2, 2025 |
| F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 2, 2025 |
| F574 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | C: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 2, 2025 |
3 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | J: isolated, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | Past Non-Compliance · November 12, 2024 |
| F573 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 7, 2025 |
| F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 7, 2025 |
2 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 24, 2024 |
| F712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 24, 2024 |
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 24, 2024 |
3 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3 | G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · September 26, 2024 |
| F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · September 26, 2024 |
| F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · September 26, 2024 |
11 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 18, 2024 |
| F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 18, 2024 |
| F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 18, 2024 |
| F582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 18, 2024 |
| F584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 18, 2024 |
| F623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 18, 2024 |
| F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 18, 2024 |
| F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 18, 2024 |
| F761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 18, 2024 |
| F881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 18, 2024 |
| F947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 18, 2024 |
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 9, 2024 |
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 29, 2023 |
3 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 11, 2022 |
| F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 11, 2022 |
| F814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 11, 2022 |
Health Deficiencies. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau has an overall rating of 1 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 1, and the quality measure rating is 3.
The Health Deficiencies file lists 44 health citations for this home. 2 are coded immediate jeopardy (J, K, or L) and 5 are coded actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy (G, H, or I).
CMS reports 3.53 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 registered nurse hours. These are Payroll-Based Journal measures in the Provider Information file.