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The Bluffs
3105 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, MO 65201
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Welcome to The Bluff Senior Living Community
At The Bluff, we pride ourselves on creating a safe, engaging, and comfortable environment for our senior residents. Our community is designed to cater to various needs, from skilled nursing to memory care and short-term rehabilitation.
Neighborhoods and Specialized Care
- Cherry Neighborhood: For residents requiring standard care and assistance.
- Elm Neighborhood: Tailored for residents with specific needs.
- Maple Memory Care: A secure unit dedicated to individuals with memory impairments.
- Oak Short Stay Rehab: Focused on rehabilitation and recovery for short-term stays.
- Walnut Neighborhood: Another residential area within our community.
Staff and Training
Our community is staffed by over 200 dedicated professionals, including CNAs, RSAs, LPNs, and RNs. All staff members undergo rigorous training to ensure the highest level of care and entertainment for our residents.
Safety and Security
The Bluff is a locked facility, ensuring resident safety at all times. We have electronic monitoring in common areas, with the option for in-room monitoring upon special request. Our memory care unit is also securely locked for added safety.
Resident Move-In Assistance
While families are generally responsible for moving residents into the community, we provide transport for admissions from hospitals for skilled care. We also offer recommendations for assisted transport services when needed.
Dining Experience
Residents at The Bluff enjoy a monthly rotating menu, along with a standing menu for additional options. Our dining services are designed to offer flexibility and variety to suit all preferences.
Addressing Resident Complaints
Complaints are taken seriously and are typically resolved at the facility level. However, residents also have the option to contact the state ombudsman or compliance for further assistance.
Communication with Families
We maintain an open line of communication with our residents' families, tailored to their preferences, whether it be through email or phone calls.
Short-Term Stays
Our community offers short-term stay options for residents who require temporary skilled nursing care.
Pet Policy
Pets are welcome to visit our community, although they are not permitted to stay as residents due to our focus on skilled nursing rather than assisted living.
Additional Information
For further inquiries or to arrange a tour, please reach out to our front desk. We are here to assist you and provide the best possible experience for you and your loved ones.
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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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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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Health
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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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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 awayWalmart Supercenter
1.2 miles awayAldi
1.5 miles awayHy-Vee
1.8 miles awayClovers Natural Market
2.4 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Green Meadow Rd. & Carter Ln.
1.8 miles awayTiger Ave. & Hospital Dr.
2.3 miles awayTiger Ave. & Conley Ave.
2.6 miles awayBanks
Commerce Bank
1.0 miles awayMissouri Credit Union
1.8 miles awayBank of America
1.9 miles awayLandmark Bank
2.1 miles awayFirst State Community Bank
2.4 miles awayHospitals
Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital
2.0 miles awayUniversity Hospital
2.1 miles awayBoone Hospital Center
2.4 miles awayWomen's and Children's Hospital
2.9 miles awayFulton Medical Center
18.6 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
3.1 miles awayD&H Drugstore
3.9 miles awayDentists
Dr. James W. Elliot
3.3 miles awayParks
Columbia
0.4 miles awayNifong Park
0.4 miles awayRock Quarry Park
0.5 miles awayWaters-Moss Memorial Wildlife Area
0.6 miles awayGrindstone Nature Area
0.6 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Lakeview Mall
4.2 miles awayColumbia Mall
5.1 miles awayCapital Mall
22.7 miles awayCulture
Jesse Auditorium
2.6 miles awayStephens Lake Park Amphitheater
2.6 miles awayMissouri Theatre
2.8 miles awayOrr Street Gallery
3.0 miles awayThe Blue Note
3.0 miles awayRestaurants
Jose Jalapenos
0.3 miles awayPickleman's
0.6 miles awayFuddruckers
1.2 miles awayEl Maguey
1.6 miles awayPizza Hut
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