Nursing Homes · Columbia, MO
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Bluffs, The
3105 Bluff Creek Drive · Columbia, MO 65201 · 132 certified beds
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About Bluffs, The
Bluffs, The is a nursing home in Columbia, Missouri. Its capacity is 132 beds, above the Boone County median of 97 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Gershman Investment CORP. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 41 citations, the most recent on January 30, 2026. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.33 hours per resident per day. It is one of 9 nursing homes listed in Columbia. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (41)
Records from June 2023 to January 2026.
November 1, 2024
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 9, 2024.
November 1, 2024
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 9, 2024.
November 1, 2024
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 9, 2024.
November 1, 2024
Tag F0625Notify 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 9, 2024.
May 20, 2024
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 21, 2024.
May 20, 2024
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 21, 2024.
April 25, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 11, 2024.
January 11, 2024
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2024.
December 7, 2023
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2024.
December 7, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2024.
December 7, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2024.
December 7, 2023
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2024.
December 7, 2023
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2024.
June 29, 2023
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2023.
June 29, 2023
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2023.
June 29, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2023.
June 29, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2023.
June 29, 2023
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2023.
June 29, 2023
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2023.
June 29, 2023
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 13, 2023.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $37,621
January 14, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $9,110 against this nursing home on January 14, 2025.
January 14, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $9,110 against this nursing home on January 14, 2025.
November 1, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $19,401 against this nursing home on November 1, 2024.
Staffing
4.33 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.14 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
- Parent company: Gershman Investment CORP.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Missouri.
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