Nursing homeActive
Bluffs, The
3105 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, MO 652015734426060132 certified beds · 118 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
9
since 2023
Deficiencies
41
● 0● 38● 3
Penalties · 3 yrs
$37,621
3 fines
Last survey
2026-01-30
Standard
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 3
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | Standard | 0130 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-24 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-14 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-01 | Standard | 081 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-20 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-25 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-11 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-12-07 | Complaint | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-06-29 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 265498-20260130-F550
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 265498-20260130-F578
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 265498-20260130-F580
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 265498-20260130-F607
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 265498-20260130-F657
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity FStandard
Care planningRecords
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 265498-20260130-F658
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 265498-20260130-F689
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 265498-20260130-F761
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 265498-20260130-F803
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 265498-20260130-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 265498-20260130-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 265498-20260130-F881
F887Educate 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 265498-20260130-F887
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity GHarm
Medication
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-02-05Record 265498-20250224-F760
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-02-19Record 265498-20250114-F689
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity JHarm
Infection control
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-12-09Record 265498-20241101-F880
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-09Record 265498-20241101-F580
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-09Record 265498-20241101-F584
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-09Record 265498-20241101-F623
F625Notify 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-09Record 265498-20241101-F625
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-09Record 265498-20241101-F656
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-09Record 265498-20241101-F658
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-09Record 265498-20241101-F689
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-09Record 265498-20241101-F804
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-21Record 265498-20240520-F607
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-21Record 265498-20240520-F609
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-11Record 265498-20240425-F812
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-12Record 265498-20240111-F610
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-21Record 265498-20231207-F584
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-21Record 265498-20231207-F609
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-21Record 265498-20231207-F677
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-21Record 265498-20231207-F689
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-21Record 265498-20231207-F880
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-13Record 265498-20230629-F580
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-13Record 265498-20230629-F656
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-13Record 265498-20230629-F677
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-13Record 265498-20230629-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-13Record 265498-20230629-F690
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-13Record 265498-20230629-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-13Record 265498-20230629-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-13Record 265498-20230629-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-14 | Civil money penalty | $9,110 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-01-14 | Civil money penalty | $9,110 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-11-01 | Civil money penalty | $19,401 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.59
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 0.46 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.20
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 3.43 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.83
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 3.02 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover62%
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 56% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover57%
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 48% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Missouri | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.4% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 6.2% | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 11.3% | 23.5% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 22.2% | 18.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.8% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 17.3% | 25.6% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairchild, Julia Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Moore, Christina Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sjoblom, Beth Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bacon, Suzette Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baker, Jennifer Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dresner, Jessica Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fairchild, Julia Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fairchild, Julia Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Forvis Mazars LLP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gershman Investment Corp. Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gilbert, Barry Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Harrington, Ranshell Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kpm Cpas, PC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Midwest Physical Therapy PC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Minner, Donna Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Moore, Christina Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Moore, Christina Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Moss, Janet Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Prentice-Kuhn, Amy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Prost, Evan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Simpson, Doris Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sjoblom, Beth Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Velloff-Burris, Tara Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Missouri.
No county cost figures on file for Boone.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhoods Rehabilitation And Skilled Nursing B Columbia | 0.2 mi | 2026-05-29 | 0233 |
| Lenoir Health Care Center Columbia | 0.6 mi | 2025-04-10 | 060 |
| Columbia Manor Health & Rehabilitation Columbia | 0.8 mi | 2026-03-17 | 0270 |
| Columbia Post Acute Columbia | 3.0 mi | 2026-05-07 | 151 |
| South Hampton Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Columbia | 2.6 mi | 2026-05-27 | 4271 |
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Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |