Bluffs, The
Columbia, Missouri
3105 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, MO, 65201
Bluffs, The Quality & Safety Report
Below Average
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $37,621
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.39 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.79 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 3.01 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.06 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 3 to 2 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Capacity
- 132 certified beds · ~118 avg residents/day (90% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
The Bluffs is a 132-bed non-profit skilled nursing facility located in Columbia, Missouri. It currently holds a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, based on a 3-star staffing rating and 2-star ratings for health inspections and quality measures. The facility is registered as a non-profit corporation providing long-term care and rehabilitation services.
Location
3105 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, MO, 65201, Columbia, MO
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Bluffs, The?
- Bluffs, The has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did Bluffs, The score on health inspections?
- Bluffs, The received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Bluffs, The?
- Bluffs, The has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Bluffs, The have?
- Bluffs, The has 132 certified beds.
- Does Bluffs, The accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Bluffs, The accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Bluffs, The located?
- Bluffs, The is located at 3105 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, MO, 65201, Columbia, Missouri.
- How can I contact Bluffs, The?
- You can reach Bluffs, The by phone at +1 573-442-6060.
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- Columbia Manor Health & Rehabilitation 0.8 mi
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- South Hampton Place 2.5 mi
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- Columbia Post Acute 3.1 mi
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About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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