The Hilltop at Blue River

About The Hilltop at Blue River

The Hilltop At Blue River, located in KANSAS CITY, MO, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Why Families Choose The Hilltop at Blue River

Key Performance Indicators

CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
Nursing Hours 2.65 hrs
Safety Record Clean

Chain Affiliations & Network

This facility is part of the OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT network. This chain operates 64 facilities.

Chain Performance Overview

Inspection

2.3

Staffing

1.8

Quality

4.3

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Nursing Staff Analysis

Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

Below Average Staffing

The Hilltop at Blue River provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.

Registered Nurses (RN)

0.26 hrs/day

State: 0.46 US: 0.68

Case Mix Adj: 0.76

Quality Adj: 0.23

Licensed Practical Nurses

0.76 hrs/day

State: 1.14 US: 1.54

Case Mix Adj: 0.96

Quality Adj: 0.45

Certified Assistants

1.89 hrs/day

State: 2.30 US: 2.33

Case Mix Adj: 2.60

Quality Adj: 1.68

CMS Quality Ratings

Category	Rating	Stars
Overall Rating	1
Health Inspection	2
Quality Measures	4
Staffing	1

Health Inspection History

Inspection Cycle	Score	Date
Cycle 1 (Most Recent)	64	Mar 14, 2025
Weighted Average	112	Combined Score

Lower scores are better. Scores are based on health inspections and complaint investigations.

Detailed Quality Measures

Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.

Medicare claims-based measures

Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.

Measure	Rate
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521)	24.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522)	7.8%
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551)	1.8%
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552)	1.9%

MDS-based measures

Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.

Measure	Rate
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401)	7.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404)	12.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406)	0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407)	0.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408)	18.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409)	0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410)	0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415)	70.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430)	27.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434)	3.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451)	12.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452)	19.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454)	62.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472)	31.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479)	1.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480)	26.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481)	14.2%

Complaints & Deficiencies

Complaint History by Year

This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.

Summary:

2023: 7 complaints
2024: 1 complaint
2025: 3 complaints
2026: 1 complaint
Total: 12 complaints on record

Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)

Date	Description
Dec 22, 2025	Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Apr 28, 2025	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Feb 20, 2025	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Oct 21, 2024	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Sep 02, 2023	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Aug 24, 2023	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Aug 24, 2023	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Jun 17, 2023	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Jun 16, 2023	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Jun 16, 2023	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Jun 16, 2023	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Jun 21, 2026	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Note: Table shows only complaints filed since Jan 1, 2023. See chart for historical trends.

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Owner & Operator Information

Business Entity

10425 OPCO LLC

Ownership Structure

Management & Direction

10425 CHESTNUT DRIVE MO LLC ADP OF THE SNF
EMERALD PROPERTY PARTNERS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
ESDOV INVESTMENTS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
FIRST SWEETZER HOLDINGS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
DAVID GARETZ OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GIBRALTAR TRUST ADP OF THE SNF
ELIZABETH HAGINS INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
HATTERAS INVESTMENTS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
JUBILEE MASTER HOLDINGS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
ESTHER KAPLAN INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
MORDECHAI KAPLAN INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
MOSHA KAPLAN INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
MONTGOMERY SKY TRUST ADP OF THE SNF
OZARK HEALTHCARE REALTY LLC ADP OF THE SNF
KAYATANA SANDERS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KAYATANA SANDERS ADP OF THE SNF
JENNIFER STERNSHEIN INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
SRINATH TADAKAMALLA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SRINATH TADAKAMALLA ADP OF THE SNF
JEFFREY UNGER INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
CAROLINE ZIMMERMAN INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF

Associated Doctors

No associated doctor information available.

Local Comparison

Facility	Distance	Rating
North Point Skilled Nursing Center	N/A	5
Jeanne Jugan Center	N/A	5
Nottingham Health and Rehabilitation	N/A	5
Claridge Court	N/A	5
Sunterra Springs Independence	N/A	5
Tallgrass Creek, Inc	N/A	5
John Knox Village Care Center	N/A	4
Brookdale Overland Park	N/A	5
Evergreen Community of Johnson County	N/A	4
Hillside Village of De Soto Rehabilitation and Nur	N/A	4

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Ownership Details

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Noted Deficiencies

Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.

Nursing Hours Analysis

Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Hilltop at Blue River has a 1-star CMS overall rating out of 5, which indicates care quality that may need improvement. The nursing staff spends 2.65 hours per resident daily, compared to the national average of 3.87 hours.

The Hilltop at Blue River is certified to accept Medicare and Medicaid and provides comprehensive nursing home services including:

Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease

The facility has 160 certified beds.

The Hilltop at Blue River accepts Medicare and Medicaid, which helps cover costs for eligible residents. Specific pricing varies based on:

Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
Room type (private vs. semi-private)
Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
Length of stay and specific services required

For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact The Hilltop at Blue River directly at 8167634444. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.

When visiting The Hilltop at Blue River, pay attention to these important factors:

Environment & Cleanliness

Overall cleanliness and odors
Resident room conditions
Common area maintenance
Safety features and accessibility

Staff & Care Quality

Staff-to-resident ratios
How staff interact with residents
Response time to resident needs
Staff knowledge and professionalism

Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.