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Bluffs, The
3105 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, MO 65201 · Boone County · (573) 442-6060
Fewer inspection deficiencies (13) than 32% of nursing homes in Missouri. Rated #5 of 8 nursing homes in Columbia by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 4.2 — above the Missouri average of 3.43.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 132 |
| Average residents per day | 118.1 |
| Ownership | Non-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 4.20 (Missouri average: 3.43) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.59 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 3.02 |
| Staff turnover | 62% |
| RN turnover | 56% |
| Most recent health inspection | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 13 (Missouri average: 11.4) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 162.5 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 3 fine(s) totaling $37,621 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 3 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.