Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs

Nursing Home & Palliative Care · Blue Springs, MO

CMS overall rating

20511 E Trinity Place, Blue Springs, MO 64015-9501 View map

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Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs accepts Medicare and private pay.

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Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs

Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs is a skilled nursing facility in Blue Springs, Missouri. The recently opened facility is administered by Kyla Griffitt under the umbrella of Ignite Medical Resort Independence LLC. Located at 20511 E Trinity Place, the 90-bed facility accepts Medicare and private pay, offering families flexible multiple options to access short-term rehabilitation or longer-term care.

The facility’s occupancy rate is 99%. It maintains a high census and serves residents who stay for an average of 38 days, reflecting its focus on post-acute recovery and rehabilitation.

Rapid rehabilitation and recovery are at the center of the facility’s care program. Residents move through a structured short-term recovery process, while specialty clinical programs provide additional support for residents with complex medical needs.

Total nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 9 minutes per resident each day. They are supported by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides coordinating daily care and support. This staffing structure supports the facility’s focus on rehabilitation and recovery.

The facility’s location has a Walkability Score of 68 out of 100. Some neighborhood errands can be done on foot, but most trips require driving. The setting can be convenient for family members who live nearby, want access to amenities, or have local roots.

Now in its first year of operation, Ignite Medical Resort continues to develop its daily processes and operational systems. State inspections have identified areas that require ongoing attention, including clinical documentation, medication management, care procedures, infection control, and facility maintenance. The facility has implemented changes, including improvements to its call light system and resident communication processes.

Families evaluating the community should ask about how it addresses these operational areas and what quality safeguards are in place as the community grows and develops.

Facility Direct Line (816) 622-2900

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 9m per day

vs avg

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +221% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	40m per day	▲ 44% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	1h 21m per day	▲ 97% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	1h 37m per day	▼ 30% State avg: 2h 19m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 22m per day	▲ 11% State avg: 3h 3m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	6m per day	▲ 221% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	47m per day	▲ 134% State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

38 days

90-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

1 year in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

Walk Score: 68 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

99%

Higher than the Missouri average: 66.6%

Occupied beds

89 / 90

Average occupied beds in Missouri homes 72 beds

Facility TypeSkilled Nursing Facility

StatusActive

IssuanceOctober 8, 2024

ExpirationOctober 7, 2026

CountyJackson

License Number052213

CMS Certification Number265880

Certification TypeMedicare / Medicaid

Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs is legally operated by Ignite Medical Resort Independence Llc, and administered by Kyla Griffitt.

Corporate EntityIGNITE MEDICAL RESORT INDEPENDENCE, LLC

Owner NameIgnite Medical Resort Independence, LLC

Skilled Nursing Facility

90 units

Total beds

90 units

Rehabilitation Services

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 53 deficiencies 6 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Missouri state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. Missouri state average

Overall vs. MO average

Latest Inspection April 24, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	MO Average	vs. MO Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	53	35	This facility has 51% more total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (53 vs. MO avg 35).↑ 51% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2020.	8.8	5.8	This facility has 52% more deficiencies per year than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (8.8 vs. MO avg 5.8).↑ 52% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	8.8	5	This facility has 76% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (8.8 vs. MO avg 5).↑ 76% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	MO Average	vs. MO Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	6	7	This facility has 14% fewer total inspections than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (6 vs. MO avg 7).↓ 14% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

April 24, 2025 complaint investigation found two deficiencies: a medication error causing minimal harm and a resident fall with femoral neck fracture from a bathroom track door failure.
October 10, 2024 routine inspection identified seven deficiencies including medication self-administration, wound care, infection control lapses, and inadequate room cleaning with dust and cobweb buildup.
February 23, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated catheter care documentation and call light system deficiencies but noted improvements in call light response times after system changes.

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Inspections since 2022

Total health inspections 5

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

3.2

State average N/A

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

9 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; 6 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 16 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

16 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

Citations history (last 4 years)

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 24, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Apr 24, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Oct 10, 2024

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 10, 2024

Corrected

Total staff 132

Employees 121

Contractors 11

Staff to resident ratio 1.52 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 48

Average shift 8.5 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 37,608

Nursing staff breakdown

9.2 hours

8.8 hours

Contractor staffing

726 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 10 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	42	0	42	12,267	92	100%	8.8
Licensed Practical Nurse	23	0	23	8,596	92	100%	9.2
Registered Nurse	14	10	24	4,236	92	100%	9.2
Physical Therapy Aide	8	0	8	1,978	88	96%	7.1
RN Director of Nursing	6	0	6	1,944	70	76%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	8	0	8	1,846	72	78%	7.6
Qualified Social Worker	3	0	3	1,436	72	78%	7.7
Dental Services Staff	3	0	3	1,168	65	71%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	6	0	6	942	75	82%	7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician	2	0	2	837	70	76%	7.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	520	65	71%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	448	56	61%	8
Medication Aide/Technician	1	0	1	392	34	37%	11.5
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	272	34	37%	8
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	215	27	29%	8

42 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

23 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

24 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

8 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 96%

6 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 76%

8 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 78%

3 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 78%

3 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 71%

6 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 82%

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 76%

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 71%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 70%

1 Administrator

% of Days 61%

1 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 37%

1 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 37%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 29%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 9.4

14% better than State average

State average: 10.9

Functional decline score 16.9

13% better than State average

State average: 19.5

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average State avg: 2.7

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 9.4%

53% better than State average

State average: 19.8%

Walking Ability Worsened 19.7%

In line with State average

State average: 20.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 21.6%

19% worse than State average

State average: 18.1%

Falls with Major Injury 2.5%

39% better than State average

State average: 4.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 12.4%

147% worse than State average

State average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight 3.1%

45% better than State average

State average: 5.6%

Depressive Symptoms 8.6%

33% better than State average

State average: 12.8%

Antipsychotic Use 4.9%

78% better than State average

State average: 22.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 82.7%

In line with State average

State average: 85.2%

Influenza Vaccine 70.8%

22% worse than State average

State average: 90.9%

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly above average State avg: 2.1

Pneumococcal Vaccine 46.5%

30% worse than State average

State average: 66.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.4%

80% better than State average

State average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine 48.1%

24% worse than State average

State average: 63.5%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 23.2%

8% better than State average

State average: 25.3%

Emergency department visits 9.0%

33% better than State average

State average: 13.4%

Falls with major injury 0.5%

36% better than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 67.4%

26% better than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 65.8%

30% better than State average

State average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

37% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

63% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 19 days

Total residents 87

Medicare

36.8% of residents

Medicaid

21.8% of residents

Private pay or other

41.4% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs from 2020–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 95.2% ↑ 3.3pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$34.0K ↓ ~$361.5K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $5.1M ↑ ~$455.8K vs 2022

Operating Margin -0.2% ↓ 2.7pp vs 2022

Metric	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	38.4%	81.5%	92.0%	95.2%
Beds	90	90	90	90
Net Income	-$1,177,393	$379,052	$2,879,317	$64,445
Gross Revenue	$2,257,639	$17,627,105	$18,399,474	$19,210,407
Operating Expenses	$2,832,897	$12,457,857	$13,080,006	$14,201,604
Net Patient Income	-$1,186,264	$144,314	$327,511	-$33,955
Net Patient Revenue	$1,646,633	$12,602,171	$13,407,517	$14,167,649
Payroll Costs	$1,079,879	$5,791,571	$4,673,419	$5,129,257
Operating Margin %	-72.0%	1.2%	2.4%	-0.2%
Medicare %	71.8%	42.9%	30.7%	31.1%
Medicaid %	1.1%	17.2%	30.1%	30.9%
Private %	27.2%	39.9%	39.2%	37.9%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$560	$471	$444	$453
Cost/Day	$964	$465	$433	$454
Avg Length of Stay	25.8 days	36.7 days	40.3 days	37.8 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$14.2M

Net patient income

-$34.0K

For-profit Operated by a single business entity.

Net patient revenue

$14.2M

Net patient income

-$34.0K

Other income

$98.4K

Payroll costs

$5.1M 36.2% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$9.1M

Total costs

$14.2M

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (63% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 19 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 37%

Private pay 63%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 44%

Private pay 53%

Medicaid 2%

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The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.


Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs	NH PC	Blue Springs	-	90	-	68	-
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Who is the owner of Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs?

Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs is legally operated by Ignite Medical Resort Independence Llc, and administered by Kyla Griffitt.

Is Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs in a walkable area?

Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs?

According to MO state health department records, Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs's license number is 052213.

When does Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs's license expire?

According to MO state health department records, Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs's license expires on October 7, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs?

Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs's occupancy is 99%.

Does Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs is registered as a for-profit in MO.

Who is the administrator of Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs?

Kyla Griffitt is the administrator of Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs.

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Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Missouri state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Citations history (last 4 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

42 Certified Nursing Assistant

23 Licensed Practical Nurse

24 Registered Nurse

8 Physical Therapy Aide

6 RN Director of Nursing

8 Speech Language Pathologist

3 Qualified Social Worker

3 Dental Services Staff

6 Physical Therapy Assistant

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Administrator

1 Medication Aide/Technician

1 Other Dietary Services Staff

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

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