Tallgrass Creek, INC
Scout 97Overland Park, KS · 44 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Overland Park's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
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Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation
930 Ne Duncan Road, Blue Springs, MO 64014 · Jackson County
27
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates use caution.Photos via google places.
Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 83% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Blue Springs
Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Blue Springs, MO, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 99 residents per day. It operates as part of the Opco Skilled Management network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 2.27 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.33 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 14 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $116,230 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (2.27 hrs/resident/day)
- •14 deficiencies at last survey
- •$116,230 in federal fines
- •CMS abuse-citation flag — review carefully
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Blue Springs options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 99
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Opco Skilled Management
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 265595
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $6,160–$8,010/mo (median $6,880) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Kansas City prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 2.27
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.33
- National avg ≈ 0.75
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (abuse citation). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 14
- Federal fines
- 2 ($116,230)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2025-03-28
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (66 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-11-18Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintFreedom 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.
2025-11-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2025-03-28Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy 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.
2025-03-28Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.
2025-03-28Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2025-03-28Severity D — potential for harmQuality 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.
2025-03-28Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-03-28Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-27 | Fine | $96,959 |
| 2023-07-21 | Fine | $19,271 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
930 Ne Duncan Road, Blue Springs, MO
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation
How much does Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation cost?
Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Blue Springs, MO area typically runs $6,160–$8,010 per month (median $6,880, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation?
Staff provide about 2.27 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation?
Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation has 66 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-03-28). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation have availability?
Typically 83% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation offer?
Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation in Blue Springs, MO offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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