Villa at Blue Ridge, the
701 Blue Ridge Road · Columbia, MO · 65201 · 5734746111
97 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: James & Judy Lincoln
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.20 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
66% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.40 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.20 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 66% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F October 10, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
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.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F October 10, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C October 10, 2024
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.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265251 · certified since December 1, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.