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 in Columbia, MO, offers assisted living, adult day care, hospice care, memory care, and respite care. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care takes place in a secured setting with supervision, hospice care centers on comfort and support at the end of life, and respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs time away.

Adult day care provides support during the day without an overnight stay, giving families an option for daytime care. The community has 48 beds, placing it within the smaller-community range, where staff and residents can get to know one another. Pets are allowed.

Jessica Bankhead serves as administrator, and Columbia Residential operates the community. The mix of residential, daytime, short-term, memory, and hospice services may suit a resident whose care needs or family support arrangement may change over time.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 48 Rank #247 / 298Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 247th out of 298 homes we track in Missouri for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Missouri facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #285 / 390Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 285th out of 390 homes we track in Missouri for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Missouri facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
26 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #188 / 264Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 188th out of 264 homes we track in Missouri for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Missouri average, with its Statewide rank out of 264. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
56.3% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Missouri average: 65.3%
Occupied beds
27 / 48

About this community

License Details

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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 These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
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. 2 Better Metrics better than Missouri average:
• Total deficiencies (53% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (40% below)

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

This FacilityMO Averagevs. MO Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3064 This facility has 53% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (30 vs. MO avg 64).↓ 53% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.04.96 This facility has 40% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (3 vs. MO avg 4.96).↓ 40% better

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

This FacilityMO Averagevs. MO Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1012 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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Info below is compiled from the MO Dept. of Health & Senior Services (DHSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Parkside Manor
AL
MC
NH
RC
Columbia
120
Facility 120
MO AVG 92
Rank #54 / 298
No
98
Facility 98
MO AVG 45
Rank #1 / 390
Skilled Nursing Facility (120)N & R Of Columbia, LLC--
Ashland Villa
AL
ADC
HOS
RC
Ashland
72
Facility 72
MO AVG 92
Rank #176 / 298
Yes
42
Facility 42
MO AVG 45
Rank #213 / 390
Studio / Alcove / SuiteAshland Villa, LLC
27
Facility 27
MO AVG 11
Rank #22 / 144
A+
The Westbury Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Columbia
72
Facility 72
MO AVG 92
Rank #176 / 298
Yes
27
Facility 27
MO AVG 45
Rank #282 / 390
Studio / 1 BedColumbia Senior Living LLC--
Colony Pointe Senior Living
AL
ADC
HOS
MC
RC
Columbia (Colonies)
59
Facility 59
MO AVG 92
Rank #223 / 298
Yes
45
Facility 45
MO AVG 45
Rank #203 / 390
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedAmericare At Colony Pointe Assisted Living, LLC--
The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace
AL
ADC
HOS
MC
RC
Columbia
48
Facility 48
MO AVG 92
Rank #247 / 298
Yes
26
Facility 26
MO AVG 45
Rank #285 / 390
-Columbia Residential, LLC--

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MO community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Missouri

The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace is located in Columbia, Missouri.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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
MO

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. Car-dependent. 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 56.3%.

Are pets allowed at The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace?

Yes, The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace allows residents to bring their pets.

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.

Has The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace had any deficiencies?

The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace has had 30 reported deficiencies according to records from Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).

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