Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility at 1221 Southgate Lane in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, operated by Jefferson City Wellness & Rehabilitation LLC and administered by Sheila Barks-Distler. The facility accepts Medicare and provides 24-hour staffing with a physician on site, rehabilitation services, and respite care.
Registered Nurse coverage at 25 minutes daily falls 11% below Missouri’s average of 28 minutes, while Licensed Practical Nurse hours at 1 hour 4 minutes/day exceed the average by 56%. Certified Nurse Aide staffing at 2 hours 32 minutes/day runs 9% above the benchmark of 2 hours 19 minutes. Physical Therapy hours are notably strong at 4 minutes/resident daily, double the average. The critical vulnerability emerges on weekends: RN coverage drops to 13 minutes/day, 35% below the average of 20 minutes.
Long-stay residents experience 1.54 hospitalizations/1,000 days (26% better than average 2.08) and 1.93 ED visits per 1,000 days (18% better than average 2.35). Short-stay re-hospitalization rates are 17.5%, placing the facility 31% ahead of the average of 25.3%. Short-stay ED visit rates are 6.4%, 52% better than the average of 13.4%. Discharge functional ability for short-stay residents; 63.6% at or above expected self-care capacity, exceeds the average of 53.7% by 19%.
Successful return to home or community from skilled nursing is 43.5%, 14% below the average of 50.6%.
Falls with major injury present a significant concern. The facility reports 3.6% of short-stay residents experience falls with major injury, substantially worse than the average of 0.8%.
Reviewers described meals as poorly prepared and unappetizing, with multiple residents reporting difficulty consuming facility-provided food.
Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation provides comprehensive skilled nursing care with rehabilitation focus. The facility operates on a 24-hour basis with physician oversight and offers rehabilitation services, respite care, and Medicare-covered short-term post-acute care. Nutritionally balanced meals are prepared on-site to accommodate medical and faith-based dietary requirements. The facility maintains on-site physical therapy services and supports activities of daily living assistance through its nursing and aide staff.
Residents have access to common dining areas and social gathering spaces within the 120-bed community, which benefits from a walk score of 67 providing moderate access to nearby hospitals, pharmacies, shopping, and dining establishments in the Jefferson City area.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure, conducts annual inspections and unannounced surveys of all long-term care providers. Families should request Capitol River’s complete inspection record, deficiency history, and citation details directly from the facility or the state licensing authority.
Families should ask about weekend RN protocols and request detailed documentation of fall prevention measures and major injury incident investigation.
Staffing hours
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Hours per resident per day vs Missouri averages
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2 of 6 metrics below state avg
Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation is legally operated by Jefferson City Wellness & Rehabilitation LLC, and administered by Kaylon Williams.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.54
26% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 2.08
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.93
18% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 2.35
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
17.5%
31% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 25.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
6.4%
52% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 13.4%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
3.6%
364% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
63.6%
19% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
43.5%
14% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
What do you like most about living here?
The workers I mentioned in my comment and this may sound silly but the dining room area was a great place to get together.
Are there enough caregivers to handle the residents' needs, especially during emergencies?
No
Are the common areas pleasant and comfortable for socializing or relaxing?
Yes
How do you feel about the level of social interaction available with other residents?
How was the units offered in this community?
I’m not sure if this is the right box for this comment but I think they need to discuss the shower schedule with the patients. No one told me that my room had a shower schedule and it took 2 weeks for me to get a shower because no one told me my schedule or that I needed to ask for it. Later they changed the schedule and didn’t tell me. They need better communication.
Do you feel safe living in this community?
Yes
How well do you think the community handles emergencies or unexpected events?
How would you rate the quality and variety of the meals? (1-5)
2
Are special diets handled well?
No
Is the dining schedule flexible enough to meet your preferences?
Yes
Are there any hidden fees or unexpected charges?
Would you recommend this community to others looking for senior living options?
I would. I’ve read other reviews so I know everybody might have a different experience but mine was okay.
Is there anything you wish you knew before moving in?
I wish I knew about the quality of the food. It was awful. I would voice my digust and every person I told agreed with me. I’m not sure anyone liked the food.
What do you like most about living here?
Nothing
Are there enough caregivers to handle the residents' needs, especially during emergencies?
No
Are the common areas pleasant and comfortable for socializing or relaxing?
No
How do you feel about the level of social interaction available with other residents?
Horrible
How was the units offered in this community?
Do you feel safe living in this community?
No
How well do you think the community handles emergencies or unexpected events?
How can you feel safe? You’ve already let someone on rehab fall and hurt herself.
How would you rate the quality and variety of the meals? (1-5)
1
Are special diets handled well?
No
Is the dining schedule flexible enough to meet your preferences?
No
Are there any hidden fees or unexpected charges?
Would you recommend this community to others looking for senior living options?
Is there anything you wish you knew before moving in?
Exactly how horrible it was so I would’ve never moved my family member in there
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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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.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Missouri average is: 54.9% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Heisinger Bluffs | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Jefferson City | 111
Facility
111
MO AVG
96
Rank
#154 / 450 |
49.5%
Facility
49.5%
MO AVG
66.5
Rank
#330 / 407 | -26% | 3.09
Facility
3.09
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#204 / 268 | +42% | -17% | $8.1k
Facility
$8.1k
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#157 / 276 | 17
Facility
17
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#57 / 274 | 5.7
Facility
5.7
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#163 / 274 | - | 55 | - |
32
Facility
32
MO AVG
46
Rank
#373 / 545 | Hb Operations Holdco LLC | $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#160 / 251 | $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#115 / 251 | 72.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
72.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
54.9%
Rank
#17 / 251 | 265794 | ||||
| StoneBridge Senior Living Oak Tree | NH AL MC | Jefferson City | 42
Facility
42
MO AVG
96
Rank
#409 / 450 |
71.4%
Facility
71.4%
MO AVG
66.5
Rank
#170 / 407 | +7% | 4.33
Facility
4.33
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#59 / 268 | -60% | +16% | $0
Facility
$0
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#1 / 276 | 21
Facility
21
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#76 / 274 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#54 / 274 | 1 | 30 | - |
27
Facility
27
MO AVG
46
Rank
#412 / 545 | Ricky Doerhoff | $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#192 / 251 | $2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#192 / 251 | 51.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
51.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
54.9%
Rank
#143 / 251 | 265819 | ||||
| The Jefferson City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH | Jefferson City | 120
Facility
120
MO AVG
96
Rank
#87 / 450 |
67.5%
Facility
67.5%
MO AVG
66.5
Rank
#198 / 407 | +1% | 3.21
Facility
3.21
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#191 / 268 | -27% | -14% | $14.4k
Facility
$14.4k
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#183 / 276 | 31
Facility
31
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#141 / 274 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#42 / 274 | 3 | 81 | A+ |
33
Facility
33
MO AVG
46
Rank
#366 / 545 | Victoria Gilbert | $8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#70 / 251 | $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#52 / 251 | 63%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
63%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
54.9%
Rank
#54 / 251 | 265530 | ||||
| Stonebridge Adams Street | NH SNF | Jefferson City (Woodcrest) | 120
Facility
120
MO AVG
96
Rank
#87 / 450 |
45.8%
Facility
45.8%
MO AVG
66.5
Rank
#349 / 407 | -31% | 3.15
Facility
3.15
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#204 / 268 | +33% | -16% | $38.7k
Facility
$38.7k
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#213 / 276 | 37
Facility
37
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#177 / 274 | 4.6
Facility
4.6
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#102 / 274 | 1 | 55 | - |
54
Facility
54
MO AVG
46
Rank
#211 / 545 | Ruth Volkart | $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#178 / 251 | $2.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#173 / 251 | 54.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
54.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
54.9%
Rank
#116 / 251 | 265810 |
Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation is located in JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri.
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Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation is legally operated by Jefferson City Wellness & Rehabilitation LLC, and administered by Kaylon Williams.
Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to MO state health department records, Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation's license number is 053504.
No, Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation has a no-pet policy.
Kaylon Williams is the administrator of Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation.
Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation has 120 beds.
Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation is located at 1221 Southgate Ln, Jefferson City, MO 65109-2465.
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