Bluffs, The

Bluffs, The is a senior care community located in Columbia, MO. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Columbia area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (573) 442-6060.

With 132 beds, Bluffs, The is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Columbia average about 92 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 89% of its licensed beds. That is above the Columbia average of roughly 79%.

Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 3 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 13 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Columbia average about 3.2 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 62%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.

The community is located in Boone County, MO.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 1/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 1/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Bluffs, The offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type Non profit - Corporation
• Beds / units 132
• Occupancy 89%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 4.2
• Annual staff turnover 62%
• Last health inspection January 2026