Assisted Living · Kansas City, MO
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Hilltop at Blue River, The
10425 Chestnut Dr · Kansas City, MO 64137 · 160 certified beds
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About Hilltop at Blue River, The
Hilltop at Blue River, The is a nursing home in Kansas City, Missouri. Its capacity is 160 beds, above the Jackson County median of 100 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Opco Skilled Management. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 48 citations, the most recent on May 1, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.74 hours per resident per day. It is one of 23 nursing homes listed in Kansas City. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (48)
Records from March 2021 to May 2026.
May 1, 2026
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
January 2, 2026
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
December 18, 2025
Tag F0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 22, 2025.
March 14, 2025
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2025.
March 14, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2025.
March 14, 2025
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2025.
March 14, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2025.
March 14, 2025
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2025.
March 14, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2025.
March 14, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2025.
March 14, 2025
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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2025.
March 14, 2025
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 April 28, 2025.
March 14, 2025
Tag F0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2025.
March 14, 2025
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2025.
January 9, 2025
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2025.
November 8, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 21, 2024.
September 20, 2023
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 2, 2023.
July 21, 2023
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 24, 2023.
July 21, 2023
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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 24, 2023.
July 21, 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 24, 2023.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $34,704
July 21, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $34,704 against this nursing home on July 21, 2023.
Staffing
2.74 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 2.65 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Opco Skilled Management, a chain of 68 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.4 overall, 2.3 for health inspections, 1.7 for staffing, 4.4 for quality measures.
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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