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
Nursing home report
HILLTOP AT BLUE RIVER, THE
KANSAS CITY, MO · Medicare-certified · 160 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
1 out of 5 stars overall. This home has the lowest overall rating, with 1-star staffing and 2.65 reported nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark; health inspection is 2 stars, quality measures are 4 stars, and there were $0 fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.6537 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 2, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.6537.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.26
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.50
- Nurse aides
- 1.89
- Weekend nursing
- 2.38
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 34%
Registered nurse turnover: 10%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
12%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12.4%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.7%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
18.5%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
62.3%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
70.1%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
31.7%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
27.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
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
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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- 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
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT · 64 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 145.2 residents on an average day (91% of 160 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.