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Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation

1221 SOUTHGATE LANE, JEFFERSON CITY, MO, 65110
(573) 635-3131
120 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections1/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
120
State license
053881
CMS facility ID
265530
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation
Street address
1221 SOUTHGATE LANE
City / state / ZIP
Jefferson City, MO 65110
Phone
(573) 635-3131
State license #
053881

Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Jefferson City, Missouri. It is licensed for 120 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Missouri (97 beds).

It is one of 26 senior care facilities in Jefferson City and 487 skilled nursing facilities across Missouri. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation 52 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $14,446 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner
Jefferson City Wellness & Rehabilitation Llc
Parent company
Norbert Bennett & Donald Denz
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Administrator
Kaylon Williams

Registered owners & officers

D&n, Llc
Direct owner — 50% stake — since 2004
Dtd Hc Llc
Direct owner — 50% stake — since 2004
Denz, Donald
Indirect owner — 44% stake — since 2004
Bennett, Norbert
Indirect owner — 32% stake — since 2004
Norbert a Bennett Irrv Tr Fbo Children
Indirect owner — 12% stake — since 2008
Donald T Denz Irrv Tr
Indirect owner — 6% stake — since 2008
Norbert a Bennett Irrv Tr Fbo Grandchildren
Indirect owner — 6% stake — since 2008

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1993-03-09
License expires
2027-09-07
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
5 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$14,446 total
Last standard inspection
2026-05-21
Nurse staffing
3.7 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$263 per day (≈ $8,000/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
67% Medicaid · 9% Medicare · 23% private/other
Occupancy
72% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
2% above the MO median of $257/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
120
Licensed as
SNF
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-21Health inspection5 citations
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-07-07
F-0628
E · No harm found
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-07-07
F-0655
E · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2026-07-07
F-0700
E · No harm found
Try 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.
Corrected 2026-07-07
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-07-07
2025-04-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-05-14
9 earlier / fire-safety inspections (46 citations)
2025-03-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-04-17
F-0725
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-04-17
2024-12-19Health inspection4 citations
F-0557
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2025-02-02
F-0567
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2025-02-02
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-02-02
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-02
2024-02-08Health inspection10 citations
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-03-22
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-03-22
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-03-22
F-0658
E · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-03-22
F-0690
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-03-22
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-03-22
F-0801
F · No harm foundFood safety
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2024-03-22
F-0804
F · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-03-22
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-22
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-22
2023-11-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-12-27
2023-09-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-23
F-0725
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-10-23
2026-05-21Fire-safety inspection8 citations
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2026-07-07
K-0161
E · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2026-07-07
K-0222
D · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2026-07-07
K-0291
E · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2026-07-07
K-0364
E · No harm found
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
Corrected 2026-07-07
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2026-07-07
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-07-07
2024-12-19Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-02-02
K-0511
F · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-02-02
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-02-02
K-0926
F · No harm found
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2025-02-02
2024-03-13Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
K-0291
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-04-27
2024-02-08Fire-safety inspection14 citations
E-0001
F · No harm found
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-03-22
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-03-22
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-03-22
K-0321
F · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-03-22
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-03-22
K-0346
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2024-03-22
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-03-22
K-0354
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2024-03-22
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-03-22
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-03-22
K-0753
E · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2024-03-22
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-03-22
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-03-22
K-0926
F · No harm found
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2024-03-22

Federal penalties

2023-09-29Fine$14,446
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 265530.
What people say on Google.
2.04 ratings on Google
★Marina · 2026-06-22 · via Google

“Because 0 isn’t an option I’m giving one star which extremely generous considering the circumstances. My father was placed into your care to get better and recover from a stroke and brain bleed. And you left him to rot and almost die. Physical therapy was practically none existent. You never checked his blood sugar knowing damn well he was diabetic. You never checked his blood pressure and the foo…”

★Karen Cobble · 2026-07-28 · via Google

“Don’t put your love one in this facility. It’s dirty, food served cold and unrecognizable. They don’t take care of their residents. Residents have bed sores due to not being turned or kept clean and dry. These photos are not what that place look like. Please visit before placing your love one.”

★★★★★Lucky 7 · 2026-08-11 · via Google

“Capital River Wellness & Rehab has come such a long way. You can truly see the positive changes throughout the building. The staff is compassionate, friendly, and always willing to go the extra mile for their residents. The administrator, Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, MDS nurse, Activities Director, and floor staff all work together as a team to provide excellent care. It’s c…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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Photos, reviews & hours
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