Blue Circle Rehab and Nursing
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (23 vs median 10)
- High staff turnover (79%)
Bottom 25% in MO · Critically understaffed (RN) · Very high staff turnover · $34,502 in fines
What this means for your family
Blue Circle Rehab and Nursing is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and transparent communication, making it a strong candidate for families prioritizing a welcoming environment. While the reviews are overwhelmingly positive, the high frequency of short or textless reviews suggests you should conduct a thorough in-person tour to verify these experiences for yourself.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
57 reviews on Google“Blue Circle Rehab and Nursing receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from families who praise the facility's compassionate staff, responsive management, and clean environment. Reviewers frequently highlight the professionalism of the admissions and nursing teams, noting that they feel well-informed and welcomed during the transition process. While the vast majority of reviews are highly positive, the facility has a high volume of short, textless, or generic five-star reviews, which should be considered when evaluating the overall sentiment.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and responsive nursing staff
- Professional and helpful admissions team
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Strong communication with family members
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 59 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility responds to some reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your admissions team is very helpful; how do you personally assist families during the initial transition into the facility?
- 2Since the facility is so well-maintained and clean, what is your daily routine for ensuring resident rooms and common areas stay at a high standard?
- 3We want to ensure our loved one is active; what kind of daily activities or social events do you have planned for the residents?
- 4How do you ensure that the nursing staff can provide timely and responsive care to every resident throughout the night?
- 5In the event of a sudden medical change or an emergency after hours, what is the specific protocol for notifying the family and managing care?
- 6How does the facility maintain consistent and clear communication with family members regarding any changes in a resident's health or daily needs?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My Father spent his last few months here on hospice. He had been in another facility and it was awful. He was happy here and appreciated the staff that went out of their way to help care for him.”
“The dietary staff took special note of my mom's love for cheese and made sure daily she had cheese cubes and cottage cheese available for her.”
“She is so professional has a wealth of information and she doesn’t give off as if she’s tired of answering the questions I gave this facility a five star because of Erica Taylor”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed complaints triggering 31 deficiencies at Blue Circle Rehab, with recurring problems in medication management, resident safety and accident prevention, and wound care. The facility shows a concerning pattern of deficiencies across multiple years, including recent citations for medication errors, safety hazards, and inadequate nutrition. While all violations show provider correction dates, the frequency of complaints and repeated safety issues in areas like accident prevention warrant careful consideration during any facility visit.
Jan 15, 2026Complaint2
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nov 6, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Dec 11, 2024Routine27
Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Dec 11, 2024Complaint5
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Mar 6, 2024Complaint3
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Oct 27, 2023Complaint8
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Sep 29, 2023
$13,042
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Blue Circle Rehab and Nursing
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Blue Circle Holding LLC
Owner · Organization
Brecher, Mendel
Owner (parent company)
Lichtman, Chana
Owner (parent company)
Zimmerman, Jacob
Owner (parent company)
Zweig, Pinches
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
Contact
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