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Bluffs, the, Columbia, MO: 1 star rating, fined $37,621 across 3 fines

Bluffs, the in Columbia, MO is run by Boone County Senior Citizen Service Corporation, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $37,621 across 3 fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 33 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on January 30, 2026, and 3 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
3105 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, MO 65201
Overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
1 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
2 of 5
Certified beds
132
Residents per day
120 on average
Ownership type
Nonprofit, corporation
Legal business name
Boone County Senior Citizen Service Corporation
Fines
$37,621 across 3 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
33, of which 3 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
January 30, 2026
CMS Certification Number
265498
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
January 14, 2025Fine$9,110Not listeddata.cms.gov
January 14, 2025Fine$9,110Not listeddata.cms.gov
November 1, 2024Fine$19,401Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
January 30, 2026F887Educate 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.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 16, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 16, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 16, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 16, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F803Ensure 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.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 16, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F761Ensure 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 16, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 16, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 16, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 16, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 16, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 16, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F578Honor 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 16, 2026data.cms.gov
January 30, 2026F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 16, 2026data.cms.gov
February 24, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.G: isolated, actual harmPast noncomplianceFebruary 5, 2025data.cms.gov
January 14, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedFebruary 19, 2025data.cms.gov
November 1, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.J: isolated, immediate jeopardyCorrectedDecember 9, 2024data.cms.gov
November 1, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 9, 2024data.cms.gov
November 1, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 9, 2024data.cms.gov
November 1, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 9, 2024data.cms.gov
November 1, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 9, 2024data.cms.gov
November 1, 2024F625Notify 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 9, 2024data.cms.gov
November 1, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 9, 2024data.cms.gov
November 1, 2024F584Honor 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 9, 2024data.cms.gov
November 1, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 9, 2024data.cms.gov
May 20, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 21, 2024data.cms.gov
May 20, 2024F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 21, 2024data.cms.gov
April 25, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 11, 2024data.cms.gov
January 11, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 12, 2024data.cms.gov
December 7, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 21, 2024data.cms.gov
December 7, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 21, 2024data.cms.gov
December 7, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 21, 2024data.cms.gov
December 7, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 21, 2024data.cms.gov
December 7, 2023F584Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 21, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 19 individual or personal trusts (3 managers, 11 officers, directors or trustees, 5 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Gershman Investment Corp.Mortgage interestNot listedOctober 24, 2011data.cms.gov
Forvis Mazars LLPAdditional disclosable partyNot listedMarch 17, 2021data.cms.gov
KPM Cpas, PCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedNovember 1, 2023data.cms.gov
Midwest Physical Therapy PCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedOctober 1, 2024data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

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