ElderGrade
D

51.9/100

Below average

Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation

1221 Southgate Lane, Jefferson City, MO 65110

CMS 2/5 stars #5 of 8 in Cole County (573) 635-3131
Certified beds
120
Occupancy
62%
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.

  • 2 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.

  • $14,446 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 65%

    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

18.9/30

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

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -1.1 for 20 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.

  • 3.21 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.36 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 13% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

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

  • 65% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

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

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

Enforcement history

8/10

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

  • $14,446 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • 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 3.66 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.36 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.19 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 64.50%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 27 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 19, 2024 (1 year ago).

D Apr 28, 2025 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 4, 2025 F0658 From a complaint

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 4, 2025 F0725 From a complaint

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Dec 19, 2024 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 19, 2024 F0567

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 19, 2024 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 19, 2024 F0557

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Feb 8, 2024 F0801

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of NORBERT BENNETT & DONALD DENZ, which operates 25 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
DONALD T DENZ IRRV TR Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
NORBERT A BENNETT IRRV TR FBO GRANDCHILDREN Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
D&N, LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
DTD HC LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
DENZ, DONALD Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BENNETT, NORBERT Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
NORBERT A BENNETT IRRV TR FBO CHILDREN Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation

What is the ElderGrade for Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation? +

Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation holds an ElderGrade of D (51.9 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". 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 Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation? +

Residents receive an average of 3.66 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 27 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 Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Capitol River 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.