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Lutheran Home, the
Scout 100Cape Girardeau, MO · 274 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Cape Girardeau's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $5,730–$7,460/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Every licensed senior community in the Cape Girardeau, MO-IL area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Cape Girardeau
Local Cape Girardeau-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Cape Girardeau prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$4,880/mo median
typical range $3,900–$6,100
Memory Care
$6,290/mo median
typical range $5,030–$7,860
Skilled Nursing
$6,410/mo median
typical range $5,730–$7,460
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$4,880/mo median
typical range $2,560–$6,920
Residential Care Home
$4,390/mo median
typical range $3,510–$5,490
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Cape Girardeau using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Cape Girardeau.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 9 communities in Cape Girardeau, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Cape Girardeau, MO · 102 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Cape Girardeau's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $5,730–$7,460/mo
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Fountainbleau Lodge
Scout 74Cape Girardeau, MO · 33 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Cape Girardeau.
Est. $5,730–$7,460/mo
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Chateau Girardeau
Scout 69Cape Girardeau, MO · 75 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Cape Girardeau.
Est. $5,730–$7,460/mo
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Stonebridge Marble Hill
Scout 69Marble Hill, MO · 98 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Marble Hill.
Est. $5,730–$7,460/mo
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Jackson Manor
Scout 63Jackson, MO · 90 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Jackson.
Est. $5,730–$7,460/mo
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Hubble Creek
Scout 54Jackson, MO · 105 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Jackson.
Est. $5,730–$7,460/mo
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Ratliff Care Center
Scout 51Cape Girardeau, MO · 46 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Cape Girardeau.
Est. $5,730–$7,460/mo
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Cape Girardeau, MO · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $5,730–$7,460/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Cape Girardeau, MO?
In the Cape Girardeau, MO area, assisted living typically runs $3,900–$6,100/month (median $4,880), memory care $5,030–$7,860/month (median $6,290), and skilled nursing $5,730–$7,460/month (median $6,410) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Cape Girardeau, MO?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Cape Girardeau, MO right now are Lutheran Home, the, Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center, Fountainbleau Lodge. The full ranked list of 9 communities is on this page.
How are the 9 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.