Map showing the location of BLUFFS, THE in COLUMBIA, Missouri
3105 BLUFF CREEK DRIVE, COLUMBIA, MO, 65201

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
2/5Below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • MissouriAbove only 33% of peers479 rated homes · average 2.5★
  • Boone CountyAbove only 13% of peers9 rated homes · average 2.8★
  • United StatesAbove only 20% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point2★−0.8 vs MO avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star3★+0.9 vs MO avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star2★−0.7 vs MO avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles2★Above only 19% of peersMO avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover3★Above 65% of peersMO avg2.1★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments2★Above only 19% of peersMO avg2.7★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff4.16hrsAbove 86% of peersMO avg3.47Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.36hrsAbove only 40% of peersMO avg0.46Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better63%Above only 32% of peersMO avg57%RN turnover63%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$37,621Above only 24% of peersMO avg$37,310Fines · denials3 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
38citations
11inspection dates
2actual harm (G–I)
1immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Feb 24, 2025most recent

Citations by monthJun 2021 – Feb 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Feb 24, 20251 citationCycle 1worst G · actual harm
  1. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceG · isolatedCorrected Feb 5, 2025
Jan 14, 20251 citationCycle 2worst G · actual harm$9,110, $9,110
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2025
Nov 1, 20249 citationsCycle 1worst J · immediate jeopardy$19,401
  1. 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Dec 9, 2024
  2. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 9, 2024
  3. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Dec 9, 2024
  4. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Dec 9, 2024
  5. F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Dec 9, 2024
  6. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlJ · isolatedCorrected Dec 9, 2024
  7. 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Dec 9, 2024
  8. F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Dec 9, 2024
  9. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Dec 9, 2024
May 20, 20242 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jun 21, 2024
  2. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jun 21, 2024
Apr 25, 20241 citationCycle 2worst F · no actual harm
  1. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Jun 11, 2024
Jan 11, 20241 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Feb 12, 2024
Dec 7, 20235 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jan 21, 2024
  2. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Jan 21, 2024
  3. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
  4. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
  5. 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
Jun 29, 20238 citationsCycle 2worst F · no actual harm
  1. 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.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Aug 13, 2023
  2. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Aug 13, 2023
  3. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Aug 13, 2023
  4. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2023
  5. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Aug 13, 2023
  6. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Aug 13, 2023
  7. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Aug 13, 2023
  8. F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2023
Apr 27, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2023
Mar 9, 20231 citationCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Apr 3, 2023
Jun 4, 20218 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Resident RightsB · patternCorrected Jul 19, 2021
  2. F570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.Resident RightsB · patternCorrected Jul 19, 2021
  3. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2021
  4. F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jul 19, 2021
  5. F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician ServicesB · patternCorrected Jul 19, 2021
  6. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2021
  7. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Jul 19, 2021
  8. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Jul 19, 2021

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined4.16hrsAbove 86% of peers+0.69 vs MO avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.36hrsAbove only 40% of peers−0.10 vs MO avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.79hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours3.01hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.73hrs
  • Missouri average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better63%Above only 32% of peersMO avg 57%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only63%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy132 certified beds · ~118 residents a day90%Above 83% of peersMO avg 72%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $37,621In fines
  • 3Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $37,310MO avg in fines
Above only 24% of peersFewer fines than 24% of rated homes in Missouri

Actions on record

  1. Jan 14, 2025Civil money penalty$9,110
  2. Jan 14, 2025Civil money penalty$9,110
  3. Nov 1, 2024Civil money penalty$19,401

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Operational or managerial control
  • Julia Fairchild
  • Christina Moore
  • Beth Sjoblom
Corporate directors
  • Jessica Dresner
  • Christina Moore
  • Janet Moss
  • Evan Prost
  • Doris Simpson
  • Tara Velloff-Burris
Corporate officers
  • Suzette Bacon
  • Jennifer Baker
  • Julia Fairchild
  • Barry Gilbert
  • Donna Minner
Mortgage or security interest (5%+)
  • Gershman Investment Corp.

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 265498 · 3105 BLUFF CREEK DRIVE, COLUMBIA, MO, 65201.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Missouri and Boone County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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