BLUFFS, THE

CCN 265498 · BOONE COUNTY SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICE CORPORATION · Non profit - Corporation · 132 certified beds · Boone · MO


BLUFFS, THE is a 132-bed nursing home in COLUMBIA, Missouri. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1992-05-05. It averages 118.1 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at BLUFFS, THE?

CMS lists 41 health-inspection deficiencies for BLUFFS, THE since 2023-06-29, 33 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-01-30.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-01-30F0658, F0803, F0812, F0880, F0881, F0887Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. / Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.F
2026-01-30F0550, F0578, F0580, F0607, F0657, F0761Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / 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. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure 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.E
2026-01-30F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2025-02-24F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.G
2025-01-14F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2024-11-01F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.J
2024-11-01F0584, F0623, F0625, F0656, F0658, F0689, F0804Honor 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. / Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. / Notify 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. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E
2024-11-01F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D
2024-05-20F0607, F0609Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2024-04-25F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2024-01-11F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D
2023-12-07F0689, F0880Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2023-12-07F0584, F0609, F0677Honor 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. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D
2023-06-29F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2023-06-29F0656, F0677, F0689, F0761, F0880Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Ensure 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2023-06-29F0580, F0690Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D

Why was BLUFFS, THE fined 3 times?

DateTypeAmount
2025-01-14Fine$9,110
2025-01-14Fine$9,110
2024-11-01Fine$19,401

How is BLUFFS, THE staffed?

MeasureThis facilityMO average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.196483.43324
Total nursing staff turnover (%)61.856.0
Average number of residents per day118.173.0

Who owns BLUFFS, THE?

BLUFFS, THE is registered with CMS as Non profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name BOONE COUNTY SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICE CORPORATION.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTGERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP.since 10/24/2011
CORPORATE DIRECTORDRESNER, JESSICA, MOORE, CHRISTINA, MOSS, JANET, PROST, EVAN, SIMPSON, DORIS, VELLOFF-BURRIS, TARAsince 04/30/2024
CORPORATE OFFICERBACON, SUZETTE, BAKER, JENNIFER, FAIRCHILD, JULIA, GILBERT, BARRY, MINNER, DONNAsince 02/28/2023
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLFAIRCHILD, JULIA, MOORE, CHRISTINA, SJOBLOM, BETHsince 01/25/2024
ADP OF THE SNFFORVIS MAZARS LLP, KPM CPAS, PC, MIDWEST PHYSICAL THERAPY PC, FAIRCHILD, JULIA, HARRINGTON, RANSHELL, MOORE, CHRISTINA, PRENTICE-KUHN, AMY, SJOBLOM, BETHsince 01/01/2024

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