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Nursing homes in Cape Girardeau, MO

6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes, with ratings, staffing and inspection results from CMS.

Nursing homes
6
in Cape Girardeau
Certified beds
650
across all 6
Adults 65+
7,947
Census estimate for Cape Girardeau
Certified beds per 1,000 adults 65+
81.8
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
14
of the center of Cape Girardeau
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The Lutheran Home

5 of 5· Much above average
2825 Bloomfield Rd, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Beds274
AcceptsMedicare, Medicaid
PenaltiesNone
(573) 335-0158
1.1 mi from city center
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Cape Girardeau (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Nursing homes near Cape Girardeau

Counting neighboring towns, there are 14 nursing homes within 25 miles of the center of Cape Girardeau, 8 more than in Cape Girardeau itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Cape Girardeau

See all 14 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Nursing home care in Cape Girardeau at a glance

There are 6 nursing homes in Cape Girardeau, MO, according to CMS Care Compare records. They are spread over 2 ZIP codes, with the largest group (3) in 63703. By size, the most common group is 100 beds or more (3 of 6 that report it).1

By ZIP code

  • 637033
  • 637013
Nursing homes in Cape Girardeau by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

By certified beds

  • Under 50 beds2
  • 50 to 99 beds1
  • 100 beds or more3
Size is the certified beds on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How nursing home care is regulated in Missouri

Nursing homes are licensed by the state and, to accept Medicare or Medicaid, certified by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Missouri state survey agency inspects them for CMS, and the results are published on Medicare’s Care Compare.34

Report a problem
Call 800-392-0210 or file a complaint online.3
Inspection reports
Medicare Care Compare publishes each nursing home’s inspection findings, staffing and penalties.4

Paying for care

Ways to pay for nursing home care in Missouri

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Missouri Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.5 Missouri Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare Part A covers short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. It does not pay for long-term custodial care.67
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.8 The Missouri Veterans Commission helps with claims (573-751-3779).9
Medicare counseling
Missouri’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-390-3330.10

Local resources

Local help for families in Cape Girardeau

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Cape Girardeau County11

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Cape Girardeau County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    VOYCE Region 02, 05, 08, 0912

    (314) 918-8222

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Cape Girardeau County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Missouri Adult Protective Services

    800-392-0210

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Health facility complaints

    Missouri state survey agency3

    800-392-0210

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)10

    1-800-390-3330

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Missouri Veterans Commission9

    573-751-3779

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Missouri Medicaid agency5

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about nursing home care in Cape Girardeau

How many nursing homes are in Cape Girardeau, MO?

WeFoundCare lists 6 nursing homes in Cape Girardeau, MO, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Cape Girardeau there are 14.

How many beds can nursing homes in Cape Girardeau serve?

6 of the 6 nursing homes report certified beds, for a combined 650 beds. The Census Bureau estimates 7,947 adults age 65 and older live in Cape Girardeau.

Which Cape Girardeau ZIP codes have the most nursing homes?

63703 (3), 63701 (3). In all, 2 ZIP codes in Cape Girardeau have at least one.

Where can I see inspection results for nursing homes in Cape Girardeau?

Medicare’s Care Compare publishes federal inspection and quality results. Each listing on this page links to its detail page with the figures we import from CMS.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Cape Girardeau?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Cape Girardeau County, call (314) 918-8222. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Missouri Adult Protective Services at 800-392-0210.

Are there nursing homes near Cape Girardeau?

Nearby cities with listings include Jackson (2, 7.2 mi), Chaffee (1, 10.5 mi), Anna (1, 20.5 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing nursing home care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Cape Girardeau

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Nursing Home Provider Information), Sep 1, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Cape Girardeau (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.13
  • Certified beds is the figure on the public record; 6 of 6 nursing homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Cape Girardeau (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Provider Information. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py Accessed Sep 1, 2026.
  2. Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. data.mo.gov/Health/LTC-DIRECTORY/fenu-sipv Accessed .
  3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: State Survey Agency contact information. cms.gov/medicare/health-safety-standards/quality-safety-oversight-general-information/contact-information Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Care Compare. medicare.gov/care-compare Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  6. CMS / Medicare.gov: Skilled nursing facility (SNF) care (2026 cost sharing). medicare.gov/coverage/skilled-nursing-facility-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  13. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.