Lutheran Home, The
Lutheran Home, The is a 5-star rated nursing home in Cape Girardeau, MO with 274 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 5/5, staffing 5/5, quality measures 5/5.
The facility has 21 health violations on record. Most recent inspection: March 28, 2025.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Missouri public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
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Fines and Penalties by Year
Health Violations by Year
2025 2 violations
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2024 3 violations
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
2022 3 violations
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
2019 5 violations
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2018 3 violations
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
2017 5 violations
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lutheran Home, The
- What violations has Lutheran Home, The received?
- Lutheran Home, The has 21 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Lutheran Home, The?
- Lutheran Home, The has a 5-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an above-average rating, indicating better quality care compared to most nursing homes. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Lutheran Home, The last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Lutheran Home, The safe?
- Safety at Lutheran Home, The should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Lutheran Home, The?
- Phone: (573) 335-0158. Address: 2825 Bloomfield Road, Cape Girardeau, MO. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Lutheran Home, The offer?
- Lutheran Home, The is a skilled nursing facility with 274 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Cape Girardeau, MO?
- Compare Lutheran Home, The with other nursing homes in Cape Girardeau, MO on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
Compare Nursing Homes in Cape Girardeau, MO
| Facility | Rating | Violations | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Home, The (this facility) | ★★★★★ | 21 | 274 |
| Heartland Care And Rehabilitation Center | ★★★★★ | 39 | 102 |
| Chateau Girardeau | ★★★★☆ | 29 | 75 |
| Fountainbleau Lodge | ★★★★☆ | 39 | 33 |
| Ratliff Care Center | ★★★☆☆ | 35 | 46 |
| Life Care Center Of Cape Girardeau | ★☆☆☆☆ | 51 | 120 |
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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