The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Columbia, MO

The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Columbia, MO

Overview of The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace

The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace is a 48-bed nonprofit memory care and assisted living community at 3104 Bluff Creek Drive in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, operated by Columbia Residential LLC under administrator Jessica Bankhead and owner Christina Benton. The facility carries a 1-star CMS overall rating and has faced substantive inspection challenges over the past four years.

Since 2021, the community recorded 39 health citations across 12 inspections.

In November 2024, an unannounced survey identified an infection-control violation with critical severity; meaning the noncompliance posed immediate risk of serious harm to residents. That citation was corrected. Two months earlier, a complaint investigation documented serious deficiencies in pharmacy documentation and quality-of-care practices; both were resolved. Resident-rights violations comprise the largest category (9 of 39 citations), followed by quality-of-life concerns (8 citations).

The facility incurred $38,000 in federal penalties between November 2024 and January 2025.

Nursing hours per resident are at 4 hours 22 minutes daily and exceed the Missouri average by 17 percent, the facility’s strongest marker. The staff roster includes 19 RNs, 20 LPNs, and 96 CNAs, with additional therapy contractors. Occupancy of 89.4 percent signals sustained demand in the local market.

Long-stay residents report declines in mobility and activities-of-daily-living independence at rates 48–54 percent worse than state average. Urinary tract infection prevalence runs 81 percent above state benchmark. Short-stay residents’ influenza vaccination lags 53 percent below state rates.

On-site nurse aide training, an active resident council, and memory care programming are available.

The Arbors is oriented toward short-term Medicare rehabilitation and private-pay stays, with occupancy and staffing investment indicating operational stability, though quality-decline measures and recent critical findings require consideration.

Bed community size
48-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 26 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
56%
Rank #301 / 422Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 301st out of 422 homes in Missouri for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Missouri average, with its Statewide rank out of 422. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Missouri average: 66.6%
Occupied beds
27 / 48
Average occupied beds in Missouri homes 72 beds

License Details

CountyBoone

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace is legally operated by Columbia Residential, LLC, and administered by Jessica Bankhead.

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Inspection History

In Missouri, the Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure performs the inspections and unannounced surveys required for all long-term care providers.

Since 2018 · 8 years of data 30 deficiencies 10 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2018 vs. Missouri state average
Overall vs. MO average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than Missouri average:
• Total deficiencies (53% below)
• Deficiencies per year (53% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (43% below)
Latest Inspection October 22, 2025 Plan Of Correction

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility MO Average vs. MO Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 30 64 This facility has 53% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (30 vs. MO avg 64).↓ 53% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2018. 3.8 8 This facility has 53% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (3.8 vs. MO avg 8).↓ 53% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3 5.3 This facility has 43% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (3 vs. MO avg 5.3).↓ 43% better

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

This Facility MO Average vs. MO Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 10 12 This facility has had 17% fewer total inspections than the Missouri average (10 vs. MO avg 12). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 17% fewer

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Address 3.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Columbia's city center to The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Missouri

The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace is located in Columbia, Missouri.
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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MO

Rural access prioritized.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Home health services

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

MO SNC

Age 65+
General Missouri resident, in approved facility.
Income Limits ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
MO

Supplements SSI; facility-based only.

Benefits
Monthly cash payment (~$156-$292/month) for care costs

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

Missouri Structured Family Caregiving Waiver

Age 65+
General Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, NFLOC, dementia diagnosis, live with caregiver.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits $5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).
MO

Caregiver must be family; small program size.

Benefits
Cash stipend ($1,000-$1,500/month) to family caregiver Respite Training Supplies ($500/year)

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Missouri MO HealthNet ABD

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,690/month (individual, projected); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).
MO

Less intensive than waivers; statewide access.

Benefits
Personal care (2-4 hours/day) Homemaker services Limited respite Medical equipment

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MO

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Missouri Caregiver Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ with dementia, Missouri resident, functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MO

Administered via AAAs and Alzheimer’s Association; rural focus.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week) Training Assistive tech ($500/year) Supplies

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Missouri VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Missouri resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace

Who is the owner of The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace?

The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace is legally operated by Columbia Residential, LLC, and administered by Jessica Bankhead.

Is The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace in a walkable area?

The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace has a walk score of 26. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace?

The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace's occupancy is 56%.

Who is the administrator of The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace?

Jessica Bankhead is the administrator of The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace.

How many beds does The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace have?

The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace has 48 beds.

Are there photos of The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace?

Yes — there are 6 photos of The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace?

The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace is located at 3104 Bluff Creek Dr, Columbia, MO 65201.

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