Nursing homeFAID #7165
The Bluffs
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections3/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
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Public record summary
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Bed capacity
132
State license
053179
CMS facility ID
265498
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
The Bluffs
Street address
3105 BLUFF CREEK DRIVE
City / state / ZIP
Columbia, MO 65201
Phone
(573) 442-6060
Website
State license #
053179
About this facility — The Bluffs
The Bluffs is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Columbia, Missouri. It is licensed for 132 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Missouri (97 beds).
It is one of 26 senior care facilities in Columbia 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 The Bluffs 73 times across 13 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $37,621 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.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Operator / owner
Boone County Senior Citizen Services Corporation
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Administrator
Christina Moore
Registered owners & officers
Bacon, Suzette
Officer — since 2023
Baker, Jennifer
Officer — since 2025
Dresner, Jessica
Director — since 2025
Fairchild, Julia
Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Forvis Mazars Llp
Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Gershman Investment Corp.
Mortgage holder — since 2011
Gilbert, Barry
Officer — since 2022
Harrington, Ranshell
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Kpm Cpas, Pc
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Midwest Physical Therapy Pc
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Minner, Donna
Officer — since 2023
Moore, Christina
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Moss, Janet
Director — since 2023
Prentice-kuhn, Amy
Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Prost, Evan
Director — since 2024
Simpson, Doris
Director — since 2024
Sjoblom, Beth
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Velloff-burris, Tara
Director — since 2023
Regulatory standing
Licensed / certified since
1992-05-05
License expires
2027-11-30
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
13 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$37,621 total
Last standard inspection
2026-01-30
Nurse staffing
4.2 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$282 per day (≈ $8,570/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
50% Medicaid · 6% Medicare · 45% private/other
Occupancy
89% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
10% above the MO median of $257/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
132
Licensed as
SNF
Memory care
Yes — dedicated memory care
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.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-01-30Health inspection13 citations
F-0550
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-03-16
F-0578
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-03-16
F-0580
E · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-03-16
F-0607
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2026-03-16
F-0657
E · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-03-16
F-0658
F · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-03-16
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-03-16
F-0761
E · 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 2026-03-16
F-0803
F · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2026-03-16
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 2026-03-16
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-03-16
F-0881
F · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2026-03-16
F-0887
F · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-03-16
2025-02-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0760
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-02-05
10 earlier / fire-safety inspections (59 citations)
2025-01-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-02-19
2024-11-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered9 citations
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 2024-12-09
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 2024-12-09
F-0623
E · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-12-09
F-0625
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-12-09
F-0656
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-12-09
F-0658
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-12-09
F-0689
E · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-12-09
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-12-09
F-0880
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-09
2024-05-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0607
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-06-21
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-06-21
2024-04-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-06-11
2024-01-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-02-12
2023-12-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2024-01-21
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-01-21
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-01-21
F-0689
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-01-21
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-01-21
2023-06-29Health inspection8 citations
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-08-13
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 2023-08-13
F-0677
E · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-08-13
F-0689
E · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-08-13
F-0690
D · 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 2023-08-13
F-0761
E · 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 2023-08-13
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 2023-08-13
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-08-13
2026-01-30Fire-safety inspection5 citations
E-0013
F · No harm found
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2026-03-16
E-0018
F · No harm found
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2026-03-16
E-0030
F · No harm found
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2026-03-16
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-03-16
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-03-16
2024-11-01Fire-safety inspection9 citations
E-0030
F · No harm found
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2024-12-09
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-12-09
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-12-09
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-12-09
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-12-09
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-12-09
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-12-09
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-12-09
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-12-09
2023-06-29Fire-safety inspection18 citations
E-0006
F · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2023-08-13
E-0007
F · No harm found
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2023-08-13
E-0031
F · No harm found
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2023-08-13
K-0222
E · 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 2023-08-13
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-08-13
K-0293
E · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-08-13
K-0346
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2023-08-13
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-08-13
K-0354
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2023-08-13
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-08-13
K-0374
D · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-08-13
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-08-13
K-0522
D · No harm found
Have an externally vented heating system.
Corrected 2023-08-13
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-08-13
K-0761
E · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-08-13
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-08-13
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-08-13
K-0926
F · No harm found
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2023-08-13
Federal penalties
2025-01-14Fine$9,110
2025-01-14Fine$9,110
2024-11-01Fine$19,401
Total fines$37,621
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 265498.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
3.0★★★★★27 ratings on Google
★★★★★Wayne Shoemaker · 2025-04-23 · via Google“The care and meals have proven to exceed expectations. When I asked my 98 year old mother how she would rate this facility on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being best she did not hesitate to say 10. I must agree with her.”
★★★★★Anastasia Brannan · 2021-11-10 · via Google“I cannot express my gratitude enough for all The Bluffs has done for my own father. He was admitted for short-stay rehab with the potential for a long-term stay. From day one, he was treated with the utmost dignity and respect. From administration down to everyone else in the facility, he was treated as the individual he truly is. The amazing teamwork is absolutely paramount in this facility. You …”
★Lauren H · 2023-04-12 · via Google“I’m sure this place is great for just assisted living but if your loved one needs to be put in memory care this is not the place. They are severely understaffed and most of their management couldn’t care less about the residents. My grandfather was here for 3 weeks after a fall and was starting to do a lot better at first but even after the countless times my family told the staff he needed help e…”
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