Villa At Blue Ridge, The
Columbia, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265251) · 97 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (573) 474-6111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Villa At Blue Ridge has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
The Villa At Blue Ridge reports total nurse staffing of about 3.1 hours per resident per day, including 0.3 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 73.6%, which is high.
The Villa At Blue Ridge has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. However, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
The Villa At Blue Ridge is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, first approved for certification on December 1, 1984. The facility is certified for 97 beds and reports an average of 91.8 residents. It is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the James & Judy Lincoln chain, which includes 56 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.09774 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) staffing at 0.30284 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 73.6%.
CMS records show no federal fines on this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record. However, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, which families should review directly on the Medicare Care Compare inspection record before making a decision. There is no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, per available data.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Villa At Blue Ridge has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.1 hours per resident per day, with 0.3 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5; nursing turnover is 73.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus Facility designation reported.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 97 beds and reports an average of 91.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company owned by James & Judy Lincoln, part of a 56-facility chain averaging 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on December 1, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measure (QM), and staffing dimensions; this facility scores 1, 2, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (573) 474-6111 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at (573) 474-6111 for details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265251?state=MO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.