VILLA AT BLUE RIDGE, THE
701 BLUE RIDGE ROAD, Columbia, MO 65201
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
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Resident Council Active
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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
This facility has been flagged by CMS for abuse or neglect concerns. Please research carefully and contact the facility for current information.
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How VILLA AT BLUE RIDGE, THE Compares
VILLA AT BLUE RIDGE, THE is a 97-bed for-profit nursing facility in Columbia, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (41.4%) is above the Missouri average of 23.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 97 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Columbia, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 41.4% — worse than the Missouri average of 23.6% (76% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — better than the Missouri average of 4.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.8% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.0% — better than the Missouri average of 25.7%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask VILLA AT BLUE RIDGE, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing VILLA AT BLUE RIDGE, THE with other nursing homes in Columbia.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for VILLA AT BLUE RIDGE, THE, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is VILLA AT BLUE RIDGE, THE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is VILLA AT BLUE RIDGE, THE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 41.4% here versus 23.6% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does VILLA AT BLUE RIDGE, THE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 97 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at VILLA AT BLUE RIDGE, THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does VILLA AT BLUE RIDGE, THE lag behind other Columbia options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 8 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Columbia
Columbia sits in Boone County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.3% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Missouri as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 22,027 (12.3%)
- Median age
- 31.6 years
- Median household income
- $58,740
- Median home value
- $198,700
Demographics for Boone County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Columbia.
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