The Villa At Blue Ridge

Q: 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.

Q: Are there photos of The Villa At Blue Ridge?

Yes — there are 6 photos of The Villa At Blue Ridge in the photo gallery on this page.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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.

Facility Direct Line (610) 863-8000

Walk Score: 48 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

CertificationsMedicare, Medicaid

Accept Medicaid

Rehabilitation Services

Barber

Beauty Shop

Transportation

Housekeeping

Laundry

Religious Services

Food DescriptionThe dining program allows residents to choose their meals daily, offering a variety of nutritious options based on individual preferences.

Compare Nursing Homes around Columbia

The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.

4 facilities compared · CMS & MO Dept. of Health data


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Heritage Hall	NH HC	Centralia	60 Facility 60 MO AVG 97 Rank #343 / 454	59.8% Facility 59.8% MO AVG 66.6% Rank #278 / 434	-10%	3.30 Facility 3.30 MO AVG 3.74 Rank #206 / 282	-23%	-12%	$0 Facility $0 MO AVG $76.9k Rank #1 / 289	7 Facility 7 MO AVG 36.5 Rank #7 / 287	1.8 Facility 1.8 MO AVG 5.7 Rank #5 / 287	-	42	-	30 Facility 30 MO AVG 45 Rank #386 / 563	Christina Redmond	$3.7M Facility $3.7M MO AVG $8.4M Rank #256 / 292	$2.0M Facility $2.0M MO AVG $3.3M Rank #253 / 292	54.4% Facility 54.4% MO AVG 45.6% Rank #148 / 292	265385
The Neighborhoods by TigerPlace	NH HC	Columbia	120 Facility 120 MO AVG 97 Rank #89 / 454	72.7% Facility 72.7% MO AVG 66.6% Rank #168 / 434	+9%	4.93 Facility 4.93 MO AVG 3.74 Rank #35 / 282	-78%	+32%	$85.1k Facility $85.1k MO AVG $76.9k Rank #259 / 289	28 Facility 28 MO AVG 36.5 Rank #125 / 287	4.0 Facility 4.0 MO AVG 5.7 Rank #77 / 287	4	92	-	20 Facility 20 MO AVG 45 Rank #451 / 563	Lisa Byergo	$12.5M Facility $12.5M MO AVG $8.4M Rank #58 / 292	$6.0M Facility $6.0M MO AVG $3.3M Rank #58 / 292	48.1% Facility 48.1% MO AVG 45.6% Rank #198 / 292	265840
The Villa at Blue Ridge	NH HC	Columbia	97 Facility 97 MO AVG 97 Rank #197 / 454	86.6% Facility 86.6% MO AVG 66.6% Rank #66 / 434	+30%	4.71 Facility 4.71 MO AVG 3.74 Rank #41 / 282	-45%	+26%	$0 Facility $0 MO AVG $76.9k Rank #1 / 289	29 Facility 29 MO AVG 36.5 Rank #133 / 287	4.1 Facility 4.1 MO AVG 5.7 Rank #90 / 287	1	89	A+	98 Facility 98 MO AVG 45 Rank #1 / 563	Karin Borning	$5.1M Facility $5.1M MO AVG $8.4M Rank #179 / 292	$2.8M Facility $2.8M MO AVG $3.3M Rank #119 / 292	55.2% Facility 55.2% MO AVG 45.6% Rank #23 / 292	265251

Nursing Home Explorer

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).

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

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).

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).

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).

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.

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

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)

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 there photos of The Villa At Blue Ridge?

Yes — there are 6 photos of The Villa At Blue Ridge in the photo gallery on this page.

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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