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Hilltop at Blue River, The

10425 Chestnut Dr · Kansas City, MO 64137 · 160 certified beds

8167634444

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About Hilltop at Blue River, The

Hilltop at Blue River, The is a nursing home in Kansas City, Missouri. Public records list 160 beds. It is Medicare certified. Ownership records list a for-profit operator and tie the listing to Opco Skilled Management. We hold 48 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 1 May 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial action against it. Reported staffing works out to 2.62 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

5.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

45

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

44

2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

5.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

45

Inspection history (48)

Records from March 2021 to May 2026.

  • July 21, 2023 · D

    Citation F0623

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-21 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-21.GOV
  • July 21, 2023 · D

    Citation F0698

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-21 under CMS tag F0698 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-21.GOV
  • July 21, 2023 · F

    Citation F0814

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-21 under CMS tag F0814 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-21.GOV
  • July 21, 2023 · D

    Citation F0688

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-21 under CMS tag F0688 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-21.GOV
  • July 21, 2023 · F

    Citation F0800

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-21 under CMS tag F0800 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-21.GOV
  • July 21, 2023 · E

    Citation F0847

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-21 under CMS tag F0847 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-21.GOV
  • July 21, 2023 · E

    Citation F0756

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-21 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-21.GOV
  • July 21, 2023 · D

    Citation F0745

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-21 under CMS tag F0745 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-21.GOV
  • July 21, 2023 · E

    Citation F0550

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-21 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-21.GOV
  • July 21, 2023 · E

    Citation F0679

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-21 under CMS tag F0679 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-21.GOV
  • July 21, 2023 · D

    Citation F0580

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-21 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-21.GOV
  • July 21, 2023 · D

    Citation F0744

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-21 under CMS tag F0744 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-21.GOV
  • July 21, 2023 · E

    Citation F0848

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-21 under CMS tag F0848 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-21.GOV
  • July 21, 2023 · G

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-21 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-21.GOV
  • July 21, 2023 · D

    Citation F0740

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-21 under CMS tag F0740 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-21.GOV
  • July 21, 2023 · D

    Citation F0656

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-21 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-21.GOV
  • July 21, 2023 · D

    Citation F0758

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-21 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-21.GOV
  • July 21, 2023 · E

    Citation F0867

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-21 under CMS tag F0867 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-21.GOV
  • July 21, 2023 · E

    Citation F0578

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-21 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-21.GOV
  • July 21, 2023 · D

    Citation F0553

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-21 under CMS tag F0553 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-21.GOV

Penalties (1)

Total fines on file: $34,704

  • July 21, 2023 · Fine

    Citation FINE-89919

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $34,704 against this nursing home on 2023-07-21 (Fine ID: 89919). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-21.GOV

Staffing

Latest: 2.62 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Staffing trend (5 periods)

  1. 2025Q42.65 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-012.65 hrs/resident/day
  3. 2026-07-012.62 hrs/resident/day
  4. 2026-08-012.62 hrs/resident/day
  5. 2026Q12.62 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

For profit

CMS Care Compare chain: Opco Skilled Management

Chain ID 773 · 66 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 2.3
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 2.2
  • Chain average staffing rating: 1.7
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 4.3

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

A separate ownership filing names a different organization for this listing. We are not publishing that name while the two government records disagree.

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  1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  4. Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data

    This listing first appeared in the government file we read. That is usually when it entered the file, not the day it opened.

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.

Typical cost

Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical MO range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · MO$6,741/mo
See full MO cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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Where this information came from

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