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HomeMissouriBluffs, the

Bluffs, the

3105 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, MO 652015734426060WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.9on Google(71 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
132
certified
3 fine(s) totaling $37,621

How Bluffs, the Compares in Missouri

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Missouri. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
MO average
2.5/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
MO average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
MO average
2.2/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.20 hrs/day
MO average
3.43 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.59 hrs/day
MO average
0.46 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
61.8%
MO average
56.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Missouri average of 2.5/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Missouri average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.20 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.43.
Reported RN time is 0.59 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.46.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
20
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 1, 2024
Most recent cycle
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 30, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 7 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$5,540/mo
Missouri median
Private Room
$6,236/mo
Missouri median
Boone County 65+
23,766
12.9% of county
County Population
184,043
Boone County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Bluffs, the is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Columbia, Missouri with 132 certified beds. It has been operating since 1992. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
132
Avg Residents/Day
118.1
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 5, 1992
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Boone
Last Inspection
Jan 30, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13
Weighted Score
162.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (41)

F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0887Potential for Harm

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Actual Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Feb 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Immediate Jeopardy

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: May 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: May 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 11 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$37,621
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineJan 14, 2025
$9,110
FineJan 14, 2025
$9,110
FineNov 1, 2024
$19,401

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.02 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.59 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.59 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.20 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.83 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
61.8%
RN Turnover
56.5%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (23)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP.5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 24, 2011
DRESNER, JESSICACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 30, 2025
MOORE, CHRISTINACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
MOSS, JANETCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 31, 2023
PROST, EVANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 30, 2024
SIMPSON, DORISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 30, 2024
VELLOFF-BURRIS, TARACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 31, 2023
BACON, SUZETTECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 30, 2023
BAKER, JENNIFERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 30, 2025
FAIRCHILD, JULIACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 9, 2021
GILBERT, BARRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 31, 2022
MINNER, DONNACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 28, 2023
FAIRCHILD, JULIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 9, 2021
MOORE, CHRISTINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
SJOBLOM, BETHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 25, 2024
FORVIS MAZARS LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 17, 2021
KPM CPAS, PCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2023
MIDWEST PHYSICAL THERAPY PCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
FAIRCHILD, JULIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 9, 2021
HARRINGTON, RANSHELLADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 26, 2024
MOORE, CHRISTINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
PRENTICE-KUHN, AMYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2021
SJOBLOM, BETHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Bluffs, the and nearby alternatives.

All Missouri facilities
Bluffs, the
Columbia, MOCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $37,621
Neighborhoods Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing B
Columbia, MO1,056 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $85,344
Lenoir Health Care Center
Columbia, MO3,168 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Columbia Manor Health & Rehabilitation
Columbia, MO4,224 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
South Hampton Place
Columbia, MO2.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $12,735
Columbia Post Acute
Columbia, MO3.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Parkside Manor
Columbia, MO4.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Bluffs, the
Columbia, MO · Current facility
—1/51/53/5$37,621
Neighborhoods Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing B
Columbia, MO
1,056 ft2/52/53/5$85,344
Lenoir Health Care Center
Columbia, MO
3,168 ft5/55/55/5None recorded
Columbia Manor Health & Rehabilitation
Columbia, MO
4,224 ft2/53/51/5None recorded
South Hampton Place
Columbia, MO
2.6 mi1/51/51/5$12,735
Columbia Post Acute
Columbia, MO
3.0 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Parkside Manor
Columbia, MO
4.9 mi2/52/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Bluffs, the?▾
Bluffs, the has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Bluffs, the cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Missouri is $5,540/month for a semi-private room and $6,236/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Bluffs, the participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Bluffs, the had any health inspection violations?▾
Bluffs, the had 13 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 30, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 3 fine(s) totaling $37,621.
What are the staffing levels at Bluffs, the?▾
Bluffs, the provides 4.20 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, 0.59 LPN hours, and 3.02 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 61.8%.
How many beds does Bluffs, the have?▾
Bluffs, the has 132 certified beds with an average of 118.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 89% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Bluffs, the?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Missouri, including 6 in Columbia. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Bluffs, the?▾
On Google Maps, Bluffs, the has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 71 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.