403 VANDIVER DR STE E, Columbia, MO 65202
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Villa at Blue Ridge, the
Columbia, MissouriMedicare inspection record
About Villa at Blue Ridge, the
The Villa at Blue Ridge brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Columbia, Missouri families with a focus on personalized recovery and compassionate care. Our team supports patients through healing transitions with clinical expertise and genuine attention to each person's goals.
Community at a glance
Capacity
97 residents
Location
Columbia, MO
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
701 BLUE RIDGE ROAD, Columbia, Missouri 65201
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
- Medicare flags Villa at Blue Ridge, the for a citation related to abuse of residents in its recent inspections.
At its most recent standard inspection, on October 10, 2024, state inspectors cited 22 health deficiencies (the Missouri average is 11.4).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 6 minutes with each resident a day, below the Missouri average of 3 hours 26 minutes.
Medicare has not fined Villa at Blue Ridge, the in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 6 minutesBelow the Missouri average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 18 minutesBelow the Missouri average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 74%Above the Missouri average |
Inspections
30 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
May 5, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 4 citations
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 15, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 15, 2026Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 15, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed before the inspection
March 4, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 15, 2026Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Mar 3, 2026
January 15, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 5 citations+
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 25, 2026Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 25, 2026Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 25, 2026Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 25, 2026Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 25, 2026
June 20, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 31, 2025Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 31, 2025
May 9, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 4 citations+
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 20, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 20, 2025Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 20, 2025Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 20, 2025
October 10, 2024 · Standard inspection · 11 citations+
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Nov 21, 2024Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 21, 2024Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Nov 21, 2024Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Nov 21, 2024Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 21, 2024Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Nov 21, 2024Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Nov 21, 2024Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Nov 21, 2024Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 21, 2024Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 21, 2024Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Nov 21, 2024
August 1, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 19, 2024
July 8, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 19, 2024
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- N & R of North Columbia LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 97
- Average residents per day
- 92
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- December 1, 1984
- Part of a chain
- James & Judy Lincoln, 56 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 265251
Location
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701 BLUE RIDGE ROADColumbia, MO 65201
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Questions about Villa at Blue Ridge, the
How did Villa at Blue Ridge, the do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on October 10, 2024 and cited 22 health deficiencies, 11 of them from complaint investigations. The Missouri average is 11.4.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Villa at Blue Ridge, the?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 6 minutes with each resident per day, including 18 minutes from registered nurses. 74% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Villa at Blue Ridge, the been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Villa at Blue Ridge, the in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.