Cedarhurst of Columbia

Last inspection

January 22, 2026

Inspections in three years

5

Complaint investigations in three years

6

Requirements not met (all visits)

41

• Every deficiency from the January 22, 2026 visit was corrected by April 14, 2026

Visits (newest first)

• January 22, 2026: State Licensure, 11 requirements not met · state results
  • Residential care facilities and facilities formerly licensed as residential care facilities II whose plans were initially approved between December 31, 1987 and December 31, 1998, shall have at least one (1) hydraulic or electric motor-driven elevator if there are more than twenty (20) residents with bedrooms above the first floor. The elevator installation(s) shall comply with all local and state codes, American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators, Dumbwaiters, and Escalators, and the National Fire Protection Association ' s applicable codes. All facilities with plans approved on or after January 1, 1999, shall comply with all local and state codes, ASME A17.1, 1993 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and the 1996 National Electrical Code. These references are incorporated by reference in this rule and available at: American Society for Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990; and The American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10036. This rule does not incorporate any additional amendments or additions. rule class II; corrected April 14, 2026
  • Fire Drills and Emergency Preparedness. (D) A minimum of twelve (12) fire drills shall be conducted annually with at least one (1) every three (3) months on each shift. At least four (4) of the required fire drills must be unannounced to residents and staff, excluding staff who are assigned to evaluate staff and resident response to the fire drill. The fire drills shall include a resident evacuation at least once a year. rule class II/III; corrected April 14, 2026
  • Fire Safety Training Requirements. (A) The facility shall ensure that fire safety training is provided to all employees: 1. During employee orientation; 2. At least every six (6) months; and 3. When training needs are identified as a result of fire drill evaluations. rule class II/III; corrected April 14, 2026
  • Complete Fire Alarm Systems. (E) Facilities shall test by activating the complete fire alarm system at least once a month. rule class I/II; corrected April 14, 2026
  • Protection from Hazards. (A) In assisted living facilities and residential care facilities licensed on or after November 13, 1980, for more than twelve (12) beds, hazardous areas shall be separated by construction of at least a one- (1-) hour fire-resistant rating. In facilities equipped with a complete fire alarm system, the one- (1-) hour fire separation is required only for furnace or boiler rooms. Hazardous areas equipped with a complete sprinkler system are not required to have this one- (1-) hour fire separation. Doors to hazardous areas shall be self-closing and shall be kept closed unless an electromagnetic hold-open device is used which is interconnected with the fire alarm system. When the sprinkler option is chosen, the areas shall be separated from other spaces by smoke-resistant partitions and doors. The doors shall be self-closing or automatic-closing. Facilities formerly licensed as residential care facility I or II, and existing prior to November 13, 1980, shall be exempt from this requirement. rule class II; corrected April 14, 2026
  • Protection from Hazards. (I) In facilities whose plans were approved or which were initially licensed after December 31, 1987, for more than twenty (20) beds and all facilities licensed after August 28, 2007, each smoke section shall be separated by one- (1-) hour fire-rated smoke partitions. The smoke partitions shall be continuous from outside wall-to-outside wall and from floor-to-floor or floor-to-roof deck. All doors in this wall shall be at least twenty- (20-) minute fire-rated or its equivalent, self-closing, and may be held open only if the door closes automatically upon activation of the complete fire alarm system. rule class II; corrected April 14, 2026
  • Sprinkler Systems. (E) Multi-level assisted living facilities that provide care to one (1) or more residents with a physical, cognitive, or other impairment that prevents the individual from safely evacuating the facility with minimal assistance shall install and maintain an approved sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13, 1999 edition. rule class I/II; corrected April 14, 2026
  • Interior Finish and Furnishings. (D) All curtains and drapes in a licensed facility shall be certified or treated to be flame-resistant as defined in NFPA 101, 2000 edition. rule class II; corrected April 14, 2026
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• December 11, 2025: Complaint Investigation, State Licensure, 5 requirements not met · state results
  • Prior to allowing any person who has been hired in a full-time, part-time, or temporary position to have contact with any resident, the facility shall, or in the case of temporary employees hired through or contracted from an employment agency, the employment agency shall, prior to sending a temporary employee to a facility: 1. The facility shall ensure that any person hired or retained to have contact with any resident who discloses that he or she has been convicted of, found guilty of, pled guilty to, or pled nolo contendere to a crime, in this state or any other state, which if committed in Missouri would be a class A or B felony violation of Chapter 565, 566, or 569, RSMo, or any violation of section 198.070.3., RSMo, or section 568.020, RSMo, shall not be retained in such a position. rule class I/II; corrected January 31, 2026
  • Prior to allowing any person who has been hired in a full-time, part-time, or temporary position to have contact with any resident, the facility shall, or in the case of temporary employees hired through or contracted from an employment agency, the employment agency shall, prior to sending a temporary employee to a facility: (B) Make an inquiry to the department, as provided in section 660.315, RSMo, as to whether the person is listed on the EDL. Each facility shall maintain documents verifying that the EDL checks were requested, the date of each such request, and the nature of the response received for each such request. The inquiry may be made through the department ' s website; rule class II/III; corrected January 31, 2026
  • The facility shall screen residents and staff for tuberculosis as required for long-term care facilities by 19 CSR 20-20.100. rule class II; corrected January 15, 2026
  • Prior to or on the first day that a new employee works in the facility he or she shall receive orientation of at least two (2) hours appropriate to his or her job function. This shall include at least the following: (G) Information regarding the Employee Disqualification List; rule class II/III; corrected January 15, 2026
  • All in-service or orientation training relating to the special needs, care and safety of residents with Alzheimer ' s disease and other dementia shall be conducted, presented or provided by an individual who is qualified by education, experience or knowledge in the care of individuals with Alzheimer ' s disease or other dementia. rule class II/III; corrected January 20, 2026
• August 29, 2025: Complaint Investigation, 2 requirements not met · state results
  • In case of behaviors that present a reasonable likelihood of serious harm to himself or herself or others, serious illness, significant change in condition, injury or death, staff shall take appropriate action and shall promptly attempt to contact the person listed in the resident ' s record as the legally authorized representative, designee or placement authority. The facility shall contact the attending physician or designee and notify the local coroner or medical examiner immediately upon the death of any resident of the facility prior to transferring the deceased resident to a funeral home. rule class I/II; corrected October 1, 2025
  • Each resident shall be served food prepared and served under safe, sanitary conditions that is prepared consistent with the preferences of the resident and in accordance with attending physician ' s orders. The nutritional needs of the residents shall be met. Balanced nutritious meals using a variety of foods shall be served. Consideration shall be given to the food habits, preferences, medical needs and physical abilities of the residents. rule class II/III; corrected October 1, 2025
• February 27, 2025: Complaint Investigation, State Licensure, 3 requirements not met · state results
  • The facility shall screen residents and staff for tuberculosis as required for long-term care facilities by 19 CSR 20-20.100. rule class II; corrected March 31, 2025
  • Records shall be maintained upon receipt and disposition of all controlled substances and shall be maintained separately from other records, for two (2) years. (A) Inventories of controlled substances shall be reconciled as follows: 1. Controlled Substance Schedule II medications shall be reconciled each shift; rule class II; corrected February 24, 2025
  • Prior to or on the first day that a new employee works in the facility he or she shall receive orientation of at least two (2) hours appropriate to his or her job function. This shall include at least the following: (G) Information regarding the Employee Disqualification List; rule class II/III; corrected March 31, 2025
• August 20, 2024: Complaint Investigation, 1 requirement not met · state results
  • Residents shall receive proper care as defined in the individualized service plan. rule class I/II; corrected September 4, 2024

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