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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Heisinger Bluffs Rehab and Healthcare Center

1002 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109 · All homes in Jefferson City

Heisinger Bluffs Rehab and Healthcare Center, a 60-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Jefferson City, MO, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.34
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
18
Inspection findings
$18K
Federal penalties (3)

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
265794
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
60
Residents
55
In Hospital
No
County
Cole
Last Inspection
Mar 28, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.34 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.45 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.48
CNA Hours
2.42
Total Nursing Hours
3.34 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.00
Nursing Turnover
58.0%
RN Turnover
33.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Heisinger Bluffs Rehab and Healthcare Center

Heisinger Bluffs Rehab and Healthcare Center operates 60 certified beds in Jefferson City, MO with approximately 55 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (4★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 18 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 3 penalties totaling $18K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.34 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.45 per resident day, the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Heisinger Bluffs Rehab and Healthcare Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 58.0%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (18 most recent)

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 28, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 12, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 28, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 12, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 28, 2025 Tag: 0803

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.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 12, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 28, 2025 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 12, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 3, 2024 Tag: 0569

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 9, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 22, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 6, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 22, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 6, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 22, 2024 Tag: 0803

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.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 6, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 22, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 6, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 22, 2024 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 6, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 22, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 6, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 3, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 16, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 3, 2023 Tag: 0849

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 16, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 3, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 16, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 3, 2023 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 16, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 3, 2023 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 16, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 3, 2023 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 16, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 3, 2023 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 16, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 9.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 7.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 7.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 15.3% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 5.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 6.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 12.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 20.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 25.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 96.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No

Penalty History 3 penalties totaling $18K

Date Type Amount
Jun 12, 2023 Fine $4K
Jun 5, 2023 Fine $4K
May 15, 2023 Fine $10K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Heisinger Bluffs Rehab and Healthcare Center?
Heisinger Bluffs Rehab and Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at Heisinger Bluffs Rehab and Healthcare Center?
Heisinger Bluffs Rehab and Healthcare Center reports 3.34 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.45 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 58.0%.
How many beds does Heisinger Bluffs Rehab and Healthcare Center have?
Heisinger Bluffs Rehab and Healthcare Center has 60 certified beds with approximately 55 residents. The facility is located at 1002 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Does Heisinger Bluffs Rehab and Healthcare Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Heisinger Bluffs Rehab and Healthcare Center has 18 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Heisinger Bluffs Rehab and Healthcare Center received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Heisinger Bluffs Rehab and Healthcare Center has received 3 penalties totaling $18K.
Who owns Heisinger Bluffs Rehab and Healthcare Center?
Heisinger Bluffs Rehab and Healthcare Center is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Heisinger Bluffs Rehab and Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Heisinger Bluffs Rehab and Healthcare Center was on Mar 28, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Heisinger Bluffs Rehab and Healthcare Center?
Heisinger Bluffs Rehab and Healthcare Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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