BLUFFS, THE
3105 BLUFF CREEK DRIVE, COLUMBIA, MO 65201 · CCN 265498
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 132
- Avg residents/day
- 118.4
- Phone
- 5734426060
Inspection history vs Missouri & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Missouri avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-11-01 | 9 | 11.9 | 9.5 | -2.9 better |
| 2 | 2023-06-29 | 13 | 13.0 | 9.8 | at state average |
| 3 | 2021-06-04 | 16 | 11.0 | 9.3 | +5.0 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Resident rights | 4 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.16 | 63.1% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.36 | 63.2% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.43 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $37,621
- Number of fines
- 3
- Number of penalties
- 3
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (38)1 immediate jeopardy2 actual harm
- GF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-02-24 · Health · corrected 2025-02-05
Actual harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2025-02-19
Actual harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0625Notify 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.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-09
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2024-05-20 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-05-20 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-04-25 · Health · corrected 2024-06-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2023-12-07 · Health · corrected 2024-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-12-07 · Health · corrected 2024-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-12-07 · Health · corrected 2024-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-12-07 · Health · corrected 2024-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-12-07 · Health · corrected 2024-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-08-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-08-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-08-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-08-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-08-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-08-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-08-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-08-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-06-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2023-03-09 · Health · corrected 2023-04-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.2021-06-04 · Health · corrected 2021-07-19
Potential for minimal harm
- BF0570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.2021-06-04 · Health · corrected 2021-07-19
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2021-06-04 · Health · corrected 2021-07-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2021-06-04 · Health · corrected 2021-07-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2021-06-04 · Health · corrected 2021-07-19
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2021-06-04 · Health · corrected 2021-07-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2021-06-04 · Health · corrected 2021-07-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-06-04 · Health · corrected 2021-07-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAIRCHILD, JULIA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-03-09 |
| MOORE, CHRISTINA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-05-01 |
| SJOBLOM, BETH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-01-25 |
| DRESNER, JESSICA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2025-06-30 |
| MOORE, CHRISTINA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2019-05-01 |
| MOSS, JANET | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-12-31 |
| PROST, EVAN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-04-30 |
| SIMPSON, DORIS | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-09-30 |
| VELLOFF-BURRIS, TARA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-05-31 |
| BACON, SUZETTE | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2023-04-30 |
| BAKER, JENNIFER | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2025-06-30 |
| FAIRCHILD, JULIA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2021-03-09 |
| GILBERT, BARRY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-03-31 |
| MINNER, DONNA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2023-02-28 |
| GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP. | Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | — | 2011-10-24 |
Other facilities in COLUMBIA
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| LENOIR HEALTH CARE CENTER | ★★★★★ | 56 |
| COLUMBIA POST ACUTE | ★★★★☆ | 70 |
| COLUMBIA MANOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION | ★★★☆☆ | 52 |
| NEIGHBORHOODS REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURSING B | ★★☆☆☆ | 120 |
| PARKSIDE MANOR | ★★☆☆☆ | 120 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.