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HomeMissouriHilltop at Blue River, the

Hilltop at Blue River, the

10425 Chestnut Dr, Kansas City, MO 641378167634444
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
160
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $34,704

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 160 certified beds with an average of 146.5 residents per day (92% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 13 deficiencies (inspected Mar 14, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $34,704 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 2.78 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 32.3%

• Part of the El Dorado Nursing and Rehabilitation chain (6 facilities)

Hilltop at Blue River, the is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Kansas City, Missouri with 160 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. The facility scored below average compared to Missouri facilities.

Beds
160
Avg Residents/Day
146.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 23, 1994
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Jackson
Last Inspection
Mar 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13
Weighted Score
113.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (51)

F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0551Potential for Harm

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Survey: Dec 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Mar 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Mar 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Mar 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Mar 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Mar 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Mar 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0790Potential for Harm

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Survey: Mar 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 14, 2025Corrected: 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: Mar 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: 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 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0553Potential for Harm

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Survey: Jul 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Jul 21, 2023Corrected: 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: Jul 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 21, 2023Corrected: 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: Jul 21, 2023Corrected: 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: Jul 21, 2023Corrected: 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: Jul 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Jul 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Jul 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jul 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Actual Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jul 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jul 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Jul 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0744Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Jul 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0745Potential for Harm

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Survey: Jul 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 21 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$34,704
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJul 21, 2023
$34,704

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

Nurse Aide1.98 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.54 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.26 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing2.78 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.48 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
32.3%
RN Turnover
16.7%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
GARETZ, DAVIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 12, 2022
SANDERS, KAYATANAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
TADAKAMALLA, SRINATHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 12, 2023
10425 CHESTNUT DRIVE MO, LLC5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 12, 2022
EMERALD PROPERTY PARTNERS LLC5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 12, 2022
GIBRALTAR TRUST5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 12, 2022
MONTGOMERY SKY TRUST5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 12, 2022
OZARK HEALTHCARE REALTY LLC5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 12, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Hilltop at Blue River, the?▾
Hilltop at Blue River, the has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Hilltop at Blue River, the had any health inspection violations?▾
Hilltop at Blue River, the had 13 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 14, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $34,704 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Hilltop at Blue River, the?▾
Hilltop at Blue River, the provides 2.78 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours, 0.54 LPN hours, and 1.98 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 32.3%.
How many beds does Hilltop at Blue River, the have?▾
Hilltop at Blue River, the has 160 certified beds with an average of 146.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the El Dorado Nursing and Rehabilitation chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Hilltop at Blue River, the?▾
Yes, there are 22 other nursing homes in Kansas City, Missouri with an average rating of 2.2/5. You can compare all facilities on the Kansas City nursing homes page.

Part of El Dorado Nursing and Rehabilitation

This chain operates 6 facilities. View all →