ElderGrade
F

32.3/100

Poor

Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation

930 Ne Duncan Road, Blue Springs, MO 64014

CMS 2/5 stars #32 of 38 in Jackson County (816) 229-6677
Certified beds
120
Occupancy
88%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • 3 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $116,230 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 69%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

5.3/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -20 for 2 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -0.7 for 19 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

8/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.22 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.3 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

2/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 69% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

2/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $116,230 in federal fines across 2 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record
  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 2.69 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.30 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.35 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 68.90%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 66 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 28, 2025 (1 year ago).

G Nov 18, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Actual harm to a resident

D Nov 18, 2025 F0755 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 28, 2025 F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 28, 2025 F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 28, 2025 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 28, 2025 F0693

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 28, 2025 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 28, 2025 F0699

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT, which operates 68 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
GARETZ, DAVID Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
930 NE DUNCAN ROAD MO, LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
BROOK PARTNERS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
KNOBEL REALTY TRUST Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
LINZ TRUST Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
REMBRANDT REALTY TRUST Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
SESAME REALTY TRUST Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
WILLOWBROOK INVESTORS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
GARETZ, DAVID Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
WILDFLOWER HEALTHCARE LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GARETZ, DAVID Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HAGINS, ELIZABETH Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...

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Common questions about Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation

What is the ElderGrade for Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation? +

Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation holds an ElderGrade of F (32.3 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation? +

Residents receive an average of 2.69 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 3 of the 66 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.