Bluffs, the

Nursing Home · Columbia, MO

CMS overall rating 1/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number265498

Contact & location

3105 Bluff Creek Drive
Columbia, MO 65201
Boone County
Phone
(573) 442-6060
ZIP code
65201 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
132
Residents per day
118.1 (89% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Boone County Senior Citizen Service Corporation
Medicare certified since
May 5, 1992
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.20 (state 3.43 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.59 (state 0.46 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.59 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.02 (state 2.29 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.83 (state 3.02 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
61.8 (state 56.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
56.5 (state 47.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 30, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
13.0 (state 11.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
41 health · 32 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-01-30 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-16
2026-01-30 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-16
2026-01-30 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-16
2026-01-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-16
2026-01-30 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-16
2026-01-30 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.
F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-16
2026-01-30 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-16
2026-01-30 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-16
2026-01-30 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-16
2026-01-30 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-16
2026-01-30 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-16
2026-01-30 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-16
2026-01-30 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-16
2025-02-24 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-02-05
2025-01-14 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-02-19
2024-11-01 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-12-09
2024-11-01 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-09
2024-11-01 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-09
2024-11-01 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.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-09
2024-11-01 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-09
2024-11-01 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-09
2024-11-01 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-09
2024-11-01 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-09
2024-11-01 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-09
2024-05-20 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-21
2024-05-20 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-21
2024-04-25 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-11
2024-01-11 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-12
2023-12-07 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-21
2023-12-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-21
2023-12-07 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-21
2023-12-07 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-21
2023-12-07 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-21
2023-06-29 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-13
2023-06-29 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-13
2023-06-29 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-13
2023-06-29 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-13
2023-06-29 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-13
2023-06-29 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-13
2023-06-29 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-13
2023-06-29 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-13

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

3 penalties in the last three years, including $37,621 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-01-14Fine$9,110
2025-01-14Fine$9,110
2024-11-01Fine$19,401

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Gershman Investment Corp. (organization)5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Fairchild, Julia (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Forvis Mazars LLP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Harrington, Ranshell (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
KPM Cpas, PC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Midwest Physical Therapy PC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Moore, Christina (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Prentice-Kuhn, Amy (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sjoblom, Beth (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dresner, Jessica (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Moore, Christina (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Moss, Janet (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Prost, Evan (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Simpson, Doris (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Velloff-Burris, Tara (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Bacon, Suzette (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Baker, Jennifer (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Fairchild, Julia (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Gilbert, Barry (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Minner, Donna (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Fairchild, Julia (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Moore, Christina (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Sjoblom, Beth (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Bluffs, the?

Bluffs, the has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Missouri.

How many beds does Bluffs, the have?

It has 132 certified beds and cares for about 118 residents per day.

Has Bluffs, the been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $37,621 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Bluffs, the?

(573) 442-6060. The facility is located at 3105 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, MO 65201.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.