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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Located in Jefferson City, Missouri, Heisinger Bluffs offers a versatile spectrum of living options, from independent living to assisted living with memory care, catering to diverse needs and preferences. This community has garnered a well-deserved reputation for excellence, consistently earning accolades for its exceptional standards over the years. At Heisinger Bluffs, they recognize the profound impact of cultivating an environment that promotes well-being.
Heisinger Bluffs boasts a dedicated team available round-the-clock, guaranteeing seniors have access to unwavering support whenever it’s needed. Residents enjoy the autonomy to choose from a selection of comfortable living spaces, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, tailored to accommodate their unique preferences. The heartbeat of the community lies in its engaging daily activities, fostering connections and keeping seniors active and involved. The shared areas within the facility are thoughtfully furnished, creating an inviting atmosphere that encourages camaraderie and comfort. Whether strolling along picturesque walking paths or unwinding in the welcoming common spaces, such as the open and airy dining room, Heisinger Bluffs encompasses an ambiance of tranquility.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
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.
This home is ranked 184th out of 276 homes in Missouri. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| 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.
| 27m per day | ▼ 4% 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.
| 29m per day | ▼ 29% 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.
| 2h 25m per day | ▲ 4% State avg: 2h 20m per day · National avg: 2h 21m 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.
| 2h 41m per day | ▼ 12% State avg: 3h 3m per day · National avg: 3h 26m 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.
| 19m per day | ▼ 5% State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Higher than the Missouri average: 66.6%Heisinger Bluffs is legally operated by Heisinger Bluffs Opco Llc, and administrated by Ashley Drewel.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Inspections
| This Facility | MO Average | vs. MO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 0 | 7 | This facility has 100% fewer total inspections than a typical Missouri nursing home (0 vs. MO avg 7).↓ 100% better |
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsMissouri average 6.6
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Missouri average 36.5
Missouri average 5.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 17 citations resulted from standard inspections.
100% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 0.7
100% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 1
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
33% worse than Missouri average
0% compared with Missouri average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
124 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 23 | 0 | 23 | 7,625 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 12 | 0 | 12 | 4,508 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,547 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,458 | 87 | 95% | 10 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 541 | 64 | 70% | 6.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 483 | 62 | 67% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 450 | 61 | 66% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 418 | 60 | 65% | 7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 405 | 61 | 66% | 6.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 352 | 51 | 55% | 6.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 56 | 7 | 8% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 10 | 11% | 4.3 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 12 | 13% | 1.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2% | 1.5 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
76% lower than Missouri averageMissouri average: $73K
23% more fines than Missouri averageMissouri average: 2.4
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Missouri averageMissouri average: 0.7
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 12, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 5, 2023Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.8
37% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 10.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.8
24% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 19.5
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
8.0%
59% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 19.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.1%
51% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 20.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.4%
46% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 18.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
7.7%
90% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 4.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.4%
32% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
46% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.0%
9% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 5.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.2%
67% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 12.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
20.5%
7% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 22.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.1%
14% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 85.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
10% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 90.9%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.37
34% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 2.08
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.02
14% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 2.35
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.0%
43% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 66.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.1%
In line with Missouri averageMissouri average: 2.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
58% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 63.5%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
52.4%
In line with Missouri averageMissouri average: 53.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
70% of new residents, often for short stays.
12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
56Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Heisinger Bluffs based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #138 / 286Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 138th out of 286 homes in Missouri. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Missouri average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Joe Schepers is the Administrator for Independent Living at Heisinger Bluffs, bringing over twenty years of experience in human resources, life-enrichment, dining services, and quality standards. He values the family-like environment between staff and residents and is dedicated to fostering a warm, supportive community.
30.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Jefferson City's city center to Heisinger Bluffs's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.34 miles to nearest hospital (Family Medicine Clinic-Jefferson City-Madison St)
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| Heisinger Bluffs |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Jefferson City | 111 | 80.5% | +21% | 3.36 | +42% | -10% | $24.0k | 17 | 5.7 | - | 59 | 32 | Hb Operations Holdco LLC | $5.4M | $3.7M | 68.1% | 265794 | ||||
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Columbia | 48 | 89.4% | +34% | 4.36 | +26% | +17% | $37.6k | 39 | 3.3 | 3 | 118 | 26 | Christina Benton | $12.5M | $8.5M | 67.8% | 265498 |
The legal owner and operator of Heisinger Bluffs is Heisinger Bluffs Opco Llc.
Heisinger Bluffs has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Heisinger Bluffs's occupancy is 81%.
Ashley Drewel is the administrator of Heisinger Bluffs.
Heisinger Bluffs has 111 beds.
(573) 636-6288 will put you in contact with the team at Heisinger Bluffs.
Heisinger Bluffs is in Cole County.
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