Nursing home · Kansas City, MO
The Hilltop at Blue River
10425 Chestnut Dr, Kansas City, MO 64137 · 160 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Opco Skilled Management
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on May 1, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. All have been marked corrected. At its most recent standard inspection (Mar 14, 2025) it had 14 citations, compared with an average of 14.5 for Kansas City-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 2.62 hours per resident per day here, 24% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 32% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.25 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 38% over the past year, 18 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 8 points lower than the U.S. (46%).
How The Hilltop at Blue River compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Kansas City-area homes (60), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 2.62 | 3.43 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.25 | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 2.33 | 3.04 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 38% | 57% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 20% | 48% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 14 | 14.5 | 11.4 | 9.2 |
Inspection history
Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.
Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.
Most recent 40 of 48 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Past Non-Compliance |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident rights · complaint | D | Past Non-Compliance |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and physician services | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and dietary | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Notify the resident or the residentâs representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the residentâs bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Past Non-Compliance |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy service · complaint | D | Past Non-Compliance |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Notify the resident or the residentâs representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the residentâs bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care | G actual harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of life and care | G actual harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. Administration | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 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. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
No federal fines or payment denials reported by CMS in the past three years.
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Questions about The Hilltop at Blue River
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is The Hilltop at Blue River's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates The Hilltop at Blue River 2 out of 5 stars overall (below average). The average for Kansas City-area nursing homes is 2.4, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did The Hilltop at Blue River do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on May 1, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. All have been marked corrected. At its most recent standard inspection (Mar 14, 2025) it had 14 citations, compared with an average of 14.5 for Kansas City-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has The Hilltop at Blue River been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does The Hilltop at Blue River accept Medicaid?
The Hilltop at Blue River is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (816) 763-4444 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
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Source: CMS Provider Data, processed 2026-09-01. Inspection findings reflect conditions on the survey date and may since have been corrected. Verify on Medicare Care Compare.