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The Bluffs

3105 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, MO 65201

Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(573) 442-6060

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $6,983

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,814
  • Average State Price: $6,786
  • Average National Price: $5,673


  • The Bluffs Description

    The Bluffs is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 3.1 miles outside Columbia, Missouri. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 making it the 19th highest rated community in the city out of 22 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    6.8
    The Bluffs
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 54 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 16 out of 22 communities in Columbia
  • Ranking in State: 649 out of 903 communities in MO
  • Food and Dining B

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B

    Cleanliness B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    The reviews for The Bluffs senior living facility present a mixed picture of experiences. Some reviewers express deep gratitude for the care and respect their loved ones received, highlighting the facility's exceptional teamwork and innovative problem-solving approach. They commend the staff across various departments for their dedication and the positive impact on their family members' well-being.

    However, other reviews raise serious concerns about the quality of care, including issues with medication management, food quality, and overall patient treatment. Complaints include instances of receiving incorrect medications, unappetizing meals, lack of responsiveness from the staff, and inadequate hygiene practices. Some reviewers suggest a need for significant improvements in staff training and facility management.

    Positive comments also mention the facility's cleanliness, the friendliness of the office staff, and satisfactory dining experiences. There are accounts of residents enjoying their stay, participating in activities, and forming meaningful connections with staff and fellow residents.

    On the other hand, distressing experiences detailed by some include neglectful treatment leading to health complications, such as bedsores and unaddressed injuries from falls. These accounts call into question the facility's adherence to safety protocols and its capacity to provide a nurturing environment for all residents.

    While there are testimonials of employees who love working at The Bluffs and residents who appreciate the community and care they receive, the contrasting negative reviews highlight a need for prospective residents and their families to carefully consider and possibly visit the facility to form their own opinions based on comprehensive information.


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: May 5, 1992
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 132
    Total current residents: 119
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 5
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 4
    Total cost of fines: $12032


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-06-04 2021-07-19 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish staff and initial training requirements.
    2021-06-04 2021-07-19 F Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2021-06-04 2021-07-19 F Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2021-06-04 2021-07-19 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2021-06-04 2021-07-19 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-06-04 2021-07-19 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2021-06-04 2021-07-19 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2021-06-04 2021-07-19 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2021-06-04 2021-07-19 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2021-06-04 2021-07-19 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-06-04 2021-07-19 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
    2019-11-22 2019-12-20 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2018-12-17 2019-02-01 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2018-12-17 2019-02-01 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-06-04 $5,000
    2021-06-07 $650
    2022-03-07 $987
    2022-03-11 $5,395

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2019-10-20 23

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Columbia which is 3.1 miles away and has a population of 119,108 (small city).
    • The average income is $103,176, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 80
      • Low Temperature: 32
      • Average Temperature: 57.4
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 145 days of rain, 25 days of snow and 194 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.1 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 26.8 years old, very low compared to other cities.
    • 3.82% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 9.01% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 6% Asian, 12% Black or African-American, 3% Hispanic or Latino, and 75% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 6.45 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.68 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 3.41 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.64 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.48 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 116.0, Moderate Days 6.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Goodwill
    1.1 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.2 miles away
    Aldi
    1.5 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    1.8 miles away
    Clovers Natural Market
    2.4 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Green Meadow Rd. & Carter Ln.
    1.8 miles away
    Tiger Ave. & Hospital Dr.
    2.3 miles away
    Tiger Ave. & Conley Ave.
    2.6 miles away

    Banks

    Commerce Bank
    1.0 miles away
    Missouri Credit Union
    1.8 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.9 miles away
    Landmark Bank
    2.1 miles away
    First State Community Bank
    2.4 miles away

    Hospitals

    Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital
    2.0 miles away
    University Hospital
    2.1 miles away
    Boone Hospital Center
    2.4 miles away
    Women's and Children's Hospital
    2.9 miles away
    Fulton Medical Center
    18.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    3.1 miles away
    D&H Drugstore
    3.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Dr. James W. Elliot
    3.3 miles away

    Parks

    Columbia
    0.4 miles away
    Nifong Park
    0.4 miles away
    Rock Quarry Park
    0.5 miles away
    Waters-Moss Memorial Wildlife Area
    0.6 miles away
    Grindstone Nature Area
    0.6 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Lakeview Mall
    4.2 miles away
    Columbia Mall
    5.1 miles away
    Capital Mall
    22.7 miles away

    Culture

    Jesse Auditorium
    2.6 miles away
    Stephens Lake Park Amphitheater
    2.6 miles away
    Missouri Theatre
    2.8 miles away
    Orr Street Gallery
    3.0 miles away
    The Blue Note
    3.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    Jose Jalapenos
    0.3 miles away
    Pickleman's
    0.6 miles away
    Fuddruckers
    1.2 miles away
    El Maguey
    1.6 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    1.6 miles away

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