The Villa At Blue Ridge
Nursing Home, Hospice Care & Skilled Nursing · Columbia, MO

The Villa At Blue Ridge

Nursing Home, Hospice Care & Skilled Nursing · Columbia, MO

Overview of The Villa at Blue Ridge

Columbia, Missouri, has The Villa at Blue Ridge, a 97-bed skilled nursing operation running at 86.6% census. That occupancy level signals a facility that stays reasonably full without always being packed.

The staffing number is 4.71 nursing hours per resident per day. For skilled nursing in Missouri, that is substantive. The hours include registered nurses, licensed nurses, and nursing aides working together through the daily care cycle. The facility builds therapy into its operation: physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy are on-site with individualized plans rather than contracted or intermittent.

Operationally, residents choose their meals daily from a variety of options tailored to individual preferences. Daily activities are scheduled: exercise groups, arts and crafts, and structured games.

Barber and beauty services are on-site. Transportation is provided. The Ombudsman Program and Restorative Program are both present. The Walk Score is 48, meaning the area is somewhat walkable, but a car is the practical expectation.

Medicare and Medicaid are both accepted. The facility is built around rehabilitation and skilled care; it offers a throughput model serving residents in recovery, not necessarily permanent placement. The staffing level and on-site therapy are matched to that purpose.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 48 / 100 Rank #261 / 545Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 261st out of 545 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

CertificationsMedicare, Medicaid

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry
ActivitiesDaily activities are scheduled, including exercise groups, arts and crafts, and games like bingo and puzzles
Wellness ProgramOur therapy staff provides Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy, with individualized treatment plans developed in conjunction with physicians
Specific ProgramsRehab Services, Restorative Program, Ombudsman Program
Religious Services

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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.
Care Types in This Table 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Heritage Hall
NH
HOS
SNF
Centralia
60
Facility 60
MO AVG 96
Rank #340 / 450
71.3%
Facility 71.3%
MO AVG 66.5
Rank #172 / 407
+7%
3.98
Facility 3.98
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #88 / 268
-23%+7%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #1 / 276
7
Facility 7
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #6 / 274
1.8
Facility 1.8
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #4 / 274
-43-
30
Facility 30
MO AVG 46
Rank #384 / 545
Christina Redmond
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG $7.4M
Rank #216 / 251
$2.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG $3.9M
Rank #204 / 251
54.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG 54.9%
Rank #120 / 251
265385
Columbia Post Acute
NH
SNF
Columbia
70
Facility 70
MO AVG 96
Rank #302 / 450
95.7%
Facility 95.7%
MO AVG 66.5
Rank #12 / 407
+44%
3.94
Facility 3.94
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #99 / 268
+49%+5%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #1 / 276
13
Facility 13
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #31 / 274
3.3
Facility 3.3
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #32 / 274
167-
98
Facility 98
MO AVG 46
Rank #1 / 545
Mainstreeidence Developments LLC
$12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG $7.4M
Rank #23 / 251
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG $3.9M
Rank #26 / 251
51%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG 54.9%
Rank #148 / 251
265868
The Neighborhoods by TigerPlace
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Columbia
120
Facility 120
MO AVG 96
Rank #87 / 450
75.8%
Facility 75.8%
MO AVG 66.5
Rank #138 / 407
+14%
5.62
Facility 5.62
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #13 / 268
-78%+50%
$85.1k
Facility $85.1k
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #247 / 276
28
Facility 28
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #120 / 274
4.0
Facility 4.0
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #71 / 274
491-
20
Facility 20
MO AVG 46
Rank #448 / 545
Lisa Byergo
$12.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG $7.4M
Rank #27 / 251
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG $3.9M
Rank #32 / 251
48.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG 54.9%
Rank #180 / 251
265840
The Villa at Blue Ridge
NH
HOS
SNF
Columbia
97
Facility 97
MO AVG 96
Rank #195 / 450
86.6%
Facility 86.6%
MO AVG 66.5
Rank #60 / 407
+30%
3.98
Facility 3.98
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #88 / 268
-45%+7%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #1 / 276
29
Facility 29
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #128 / 274
4.1
Facility 4.1
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #84 / 274
184A+
98
Facility 98
MO AVG 46
Rank #1 / 545
Karin Borning
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG $7.4M
Rank #150 / 251
$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG $3.9M
Rank #152 / 251
55.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG 54.9%
Rank #109 / 251
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The Villa At Blue Ridge 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
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 Villa At Blue Ridge

Is The Villa At Blue Ridge in a walkable area?

The Villa At Blue Ridge has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at The Villa At Blue Ridge?

No, The Villa At Blue Ridge has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of The Villa At Blue Ridge?

Yes — there are 5 photos of The Villa At Blue Ridge in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Villa At Blue Ridge?

The Villa At Blue Ridge is located at 701 Blue Ridge Rd, Columbia, MO 65202.

What is the phone number of The Villa At Blue Ridge?

(610) 863-8000 will put you in contact with the team at The Villa At Blue Ridge.

Is The Villa At Blue Ridge Medicare or Medicaid certified?

The Villa At Blue Ridge is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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