🏥 Bluffs The in Columbia, MO
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Size: Medium Sized
Total Beds: 132
Availability: Limited
Bluffs The is a Medium Sized nursing home facility in Columbia, Missouri (Boone county).
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They have 132 beds and a daily average of 115. residents. Bluffs The participates in Medicare and Medicaid and are classified as a Non profit - Corporation ownership. They offer residential councils. They are not located inside a hospital. They do not belong to a continuing care community.
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Overall Rating: 2/5 (Full Ratings Below)
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Bluffs The Profile Overview
General Contact Information
Nursing Home: Bluffs The
Business Name: Boone County Senior Citizen Service Corporation
CMS ID: 265498
Street Address: 3105 Bluff Creek Drive
City/State/Zip: Columbia, Missouri 65201
Phone #: (573) 442-6060
Regulatory & Operational Status
Sprinklers: Yes
Participation: Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
In a Hospital: No
Councils: Residential Councils
Special Focus:
Continuing Care: No
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Phone, Directions, and Map
They are located at the following address: 3105 Bluff Creek Drive in Columbia Missouri 65201.
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They can be reached by phone at (573) 442-6060.
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Prices and Length of Stay
According to our latest records from CMS, the average daily amount billed by Bluffs The per day is $259.26. (compared to a Missouri average of $305.69 and COLUMBIA average of $389.15). Medicare, Coinsurance and other insurance can typically help cover much of this total.
It is worth mentioning that Medicare pays for what they deem as 'medically necessary' skilled nursing care. You can learn more here.
Please note that the pricing above is the average billed to Medicare (when available). Each person and case is unique. (Supplemental Insurance / Medicare Advantage Plans, single or double rooms, etc. as well as needs (e.g., Memory Care, Physical Therapy ). If you are interested in this facility, you should contact Bluffs The directly for exact pricing and what options are available for your or your loved one's care needs.
Additional Care Home Services & Info
Medicare and Medicaid participation for Bluffs The (previously: Bluffs, The) began on May 05, 1992.
Special care beds for patients with Alzheimer's are available.
Clinical Labs, Dental Care, Dietary, Housekeeping, Mental Health, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physician, Physician Extender, Podiatry, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Therapeutic Activities, Therapeutic Social Services, Therapeutic Qualified Activities, Vocational Services, X-rays
Ownership Changes: 2
Medicaid ID: 101480903
Financial Year End: 12-31
Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC): WISCONSIN PHYSICIANS SERVICE
CMS Regional Office: Kansas City
Area: Urban
Dually Certified Beds: 132
Alzheimer's Beds: 16
🩺 Health and Demographics
Percentage of patients at Bluffs The with the following conditions:
👨⚕️ Staffing & Turnover
🔄 Staff Turnover Rates
Annual rates of personnel leaving the facility, reported as a percentage:
Bluffs The provides (per day, per resident) an average of:
Weekend Staffing
Total Licensed Nursing Hours (Registered Nurses + Licensed Practical Nurses + Licensed Vocational Nurses) averages 1.2 hours per day per resident (the national average is 1.4 hours).
Additional Staffing (FTEs) - FTE stand for full-time employee (40+ hours per week)
Medicare and Medicaid Ratings
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Overall Rating: 2 stars 
Health Inspection Rating: 2 stars
Staff Rating: 4 stars 
Quality Measures Rating: 2 stars
Long Term Stay Rating: 1 stars 
Short Term Stay Rating: 2 stars
Compare these ratings with one of the highest rated nursing homes in Columbia:
Lenoir Health Care Center
Ratings are out of 5 with 5 being the best and 1 being the worst.
Ratings Comparison
Bluffs The in COLUMBIA, Missouri has 132 beds compared to the Missouri average of 104.2 and a National average of 106.16.
As of the last update they had a daily average of 115. residents compared to the MO average of 68.44 and a National average of 86.4.
This results in a 87.12% daily average occupancy rate compared to the Missouri average of 65.68% and a national average of 81.38%.
Bluffs The's star ratings compare as follows:
- Overall Rating:
2 stars compared to the MO average of 3.04 and a National average of 3.32. - Health Inspection Rating:
2 stars compared to the MO average of 2.75 and a National average of 2.77. - Staffing Rating:
4 stars compared to the MO average of 2.53 and a National average of 3.14. - Quality Measures Rating:
2 stars compared to the MO average of 3.34 and a National average of 3.62. - Long Term Stay Rating:
1 stars compared to the MO average of 3.16 and a National average of 3.33. - Short Term Stay Rating:
2 stars compared to the MO average of 2.77 and a National average of 3.12.
Averaging the available ratings gives an aggregate star rating of 2.17 for Bluffs The versus the MO average of 2.51 and a national average of 3.20.
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CMS Quality Reporting
This section offers a snapshot of key quality measures for skilled nursing facilities, highlighting care effectiveness, readmission rates, and resident well-being to help you make informed decisions about nursing care.📈 Raw Readmission Rate: The simple count of patients who went back to the hospital unnecessarily.
📈 Adjusted Readmission Rate: The hospital return rate, adjusted for patient health risks.
📈 Raw Discharged Home Rate: The simple percentage of patients who successfully return home.
📈 Adjusted Discharged Home Rate: The percentage of patients who go home, adjusted for health complexity.
📈 Cost Efficiency: How much Medicare spends on a patient’s care compared to the national average (lower is better).
📈 Medication Safety: How often the facility checks and follows up on a patient's medication list.
📈 Major Falls: How often patients fall and suffer a serious injury (like a broken bone).
📈 Bed Sore Prevention: How often patients develop new bed sores or have existing ones worsen.
📈 Infections: The rate at which patients get a serious infection requiring hospitalization.
📈 Staff Flu Shot Rate: The percentage of staff members who receive their annual flu vaccination.
Resident details and Quality of Care
📉 Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
The rate of short-stay patients sent back to the hospital unnecessarily within 30 days of leaving this facility. **Lower is better.**
📉 Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
The rate of short-stay patients requiring an emergency room visit within 30 days. **Lower is better.**
📉 Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
The frequency of long-term residents requiring hospitalization. **Lower is better.**
📉 Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
The frequency of long-term residents requiring a visit to the emergency room. **Lower is better.**
Ownership, Operational, and Management for Bluffs The
| Organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Benton, Christina | Operational/managerial Control |
| Benton, Christina | Corporate Director |
| Allen, Julia | Corporate Officer |
📋 Regulatory & Certification Details
Key dates and regulatory statuses indicating the facility's standing with Medicare and Medicaid.
Hospitals near Bluffs The
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Boone Hospital Center
1600 E Broadway Columbia, MO 65201 (573) 815-8000 Acute Care Hospitals |
University Of Missouri Health Care
One Hospital Drive, Room Ce121, Dc031,00 Columbia, MO 65201 (573) 882-4141 Acute Care Hospitals |
|
Columbia Mo Va Medical Center
800 Hospital Dr Columbia , MO 65201 (573) 814-6000 ACUTE CARE - VETERANS ADMINIST |
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Ownership, Operational, and Management for Bluffs The
| Organization | Role |
|---|
Hospitals near Bluffs The
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Boone Hospital Center
1600 E Broadway Columbia, MO 65201 (573) 815-8000 Acute Care Hospitals |
University Of Missouri Health Care
One Hospital Drive, Room Ce121, Dc031,00 Columbia, MO 65201 (573) 882-4141 Acute Care Hospitals |
|
Columbia Mo Va Medical Center
800 Hospital Dr Columbia , MO 65201 (573) 814-6000 ACUTE CARE - VETERANS ADMINIST |
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