Occupancy rate
89%
In line with Missouri averageMostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
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Nursing Home
The Hilltop at Blue River
The Hilltop at Blue River is a community where residents are sure to thrive during their golden years. The skilled nursing home and rehabilitation center strives in providing all the necessary needs of its residents while striving to balance holistic wellness. The community prides itself on its team of dedicated staff who deliver quality service with compassion and kindness. Hilltop’s unique approach to senior nursing is found in the innovative and creative approach while maintaining a sense of community, individuality, and independence.
The Hilltop’s center of excellence is found in the range of healthcare services offered, activities, and social services; these include wound care and therapy (occupational, physical, and speech). Personalized care is also offered to maximize the potential of its residents by ensuring that their needs are all met.
Quality ratings
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.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
160
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
89.4%
Residents per day (avg)
141
Occupancy rate
89.4%
Residents per day (avg)
141
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
9% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
3 months
Private pay
38% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
53% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 years
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$15.2M
Profit
$1.9M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$15,170,401.00
Profit
$1,857,842.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$13.3M
160-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
3 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 4 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
In line with Missouri averageOccupied beds
143 / 160
Average residents
72 per day
License details
Facility type
Snf
County:
JACKSON
Ownership & operating entity
The Hilltop at Blue River is legally operated by 10425 OPCO LLC, and administrated by SANDERS.
Corporate entity:
10425 OPCO LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Miranda Wilson, Business Manager
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
Medicare Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
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.
10 visits/inspections
10 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
1 routine inspections
Results
10 with issues
0 without issues
Show Inspection Reports
Latest inspection
Date:January 2, 2026
Type:Complaint Investigation
45 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
9
Missouri average 6.6
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Total health citations
50
Missouri average 36.5
Citations per inspection
5.56
Missouri average 5.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
40 of 50 citations resulted from standard inspections; 8 of 50 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 50 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
2
2
100% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 1
0 critical citations
2 serious citations
48 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Mar 14, 2025
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Mar 14, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Mar 14, 2025
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Mar 14, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 14, 2025
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 14, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 14, 2025
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 14, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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82.0%
+23%
2.63
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2
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
129
Employees
109
Contractors
20
Staff to resident ratio
0.93:1
46% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average ratio: 1.71:1
Avg staff/day
64
Average shift
8 hours
0% compared with Missouri averageMissouri average: 8.1 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
46,487
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
10
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
15
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
47
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
4.9%
2,260 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Social Worker: 6
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 5
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 47 | 0 | 47 | 21,123 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 14 | 0 | 14 | 6,286 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 5,602 | 91 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,495 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapist | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,444 | 90 | 99% | 6.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,391 | 91 | 100% | 7.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,046 | 73 | 80% | 8.2 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 800 | 67 | 74% | 6.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 767 | 65 | 71% | 7.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 544 | 66 | 73% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 530 | 69 | 76% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 449 | 63 | 69% | 7.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 415 | 70 | 77% | 5.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 411 | 65 | 71% | 6.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 6 | 6 | 149 | 45 | 49% | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 3 | 3% | 12 |
47 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
14 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
100%
15 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
8 Physical Therapist
% of Days
99%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
80%
5 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days
74%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
71%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
73%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
76%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
70%
1 Administrator
% of Days
67%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
69%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
77%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
71%
6 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
49%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
3%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
139 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
6 residents (4.3%)
Medicaid
3 residents (2.2%)
Private pay or other
130 residents (93.5%)
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.1
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.1
26% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 10.9
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.3
16% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 19.5
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.4%
37% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 19.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.8%
33% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 20.6%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.6%
25% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 18.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.6%
85% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 4.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.2%
57% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 5.0%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%
85% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 2.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
11.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
11.7%
110% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 5.6%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
24.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
24.4%
90% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 12.8%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
5.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
5.6%
75% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 22.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
67.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
67.5%
21% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 85.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
62.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
62.3%
31% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 90.9%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.43
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.43
31% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 2.08
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.59
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.59
32% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 2.35
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
26.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
26.0%
61% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 66.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.9%
76% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
31.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
31.8%
50% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 63.5%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.2%
8% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 25.3%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.1%
40% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 13.4%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
51.9%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
51.9%
In line with Missouri averageMissouri average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
37.8%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
37.8%
25% 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.
Penalties and fines
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)
Total fines amount
$35K
52% lower than Missouri averageMissouri average: $73K
Number of fines
1
59% fewer fines than Missouri averageMissouri average: 2.4
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
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
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$35K
Missouri average
$73K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 21, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 21, 2023
$35K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Hilltop at Blue River based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
82.0%
↑ 2.7pp vs 2023
Net Income
$1,857,842
↑ ~$2.5M vs 2023
Total Payroll
$6,979,986
↑ ~$2.4M vs 2023
Profit Margin
12.3%
↑ 21.1pp vs 2023
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