The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Redwood of Blue River
Registered name: HILLTOP AT BLUE RIVER, THE
KANSAS CITY, MO · Medicare-certified · 160 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Redwood of Blue River in Kansas City, MO has a 2 out of 5 overall rating. Its staffing is very low at 1 out of 5, with 2.62 reported nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark; it has no fines in the last 24 months, but recent inspection citations included accident hazards, supervision, and food/fluid and diet issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.6166 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 1, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.6166.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.25
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.47
- Nurse aides
- 1.89
- Weekend nursing
- 2.33
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 20%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.6%18.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.2%3.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
14.2%9.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.1%6.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6%3.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.8%16.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
5.3%2.6%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.6%25%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
28.8%6.6%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—62.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
65.4%96.3%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—31.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
27.8%44.1%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited July 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure each resident got a nourishing, balanced diet that met daily nutrition and special dietary needs. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 800 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $34,704 in total fines.
- $34,704
Federal fine
Jul 21, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Dec 12, 2022
Now operated by The Hilltop at Blue River, previously Polaris Health & Wellness of Blue River.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT · 68 homes · 2.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 147 residents on an average day (92% of 160 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.