Redwood of Blue River
Overview
Redwood of Blue River is located in Kansas City, MO, part of Jackson County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 508,394. 13.3% of residents are 65 years or older, 3.2% less than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Leawood, Grandview, and Prairie Village.
Our network provides data for 46 senior living communities in Kansas City, MO with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit corporation, Redwood of Blue River accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 160 beds with an average occupancy rate of 76.4%.
Resident council is available. Redwood of Blue River is not a continuing care retirement community.
The most recent standard fire safety inspection saw automatic sprinklers in all required areas.
Quality Measures and Vaccination Rates
Redwood of Blue River reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and Missouri’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
C
20.2% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 0.7% more than the nation and 4.1% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
A
0.6% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 13.9% less than the nation and 19.9% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
A
30.2% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 16.8% less than the nation and 0.2% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
C
2.4% of residents have depressive symptoms, 5.1% less than the nation and 1.8% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
C
3.4% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, the same as the nation and 0.5% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
B
12% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 2.6% less than the nation and 2.8% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
F
92.3% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 3.1% less than the nation and 0.8% less than the state.
Physical Restraints
A
0% of residents were physically restrained, 0.2% less than the nation and 0.1% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
D
93% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 0.3% more than the nation and 5.6% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
A
2.9% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 5.2% less than the nation and 6.4% less than the state.
UTI
A
0.3% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 2.1% less than the nation and 3.1% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
B
0.2% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 1.4% less than the nation and 1.8% less than the state.
Weight Loss
A
0.9% of residents lose too much weight, 5.1% less than the nation and 4.3% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
B
12.7% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 5.3% less than the nation and 2% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
D
1.6% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 0.2% less than the nation and 0.8% less than the state.
Improvements in Function
C
77.3% of residents saw improvements in function, 3% more than the nation and 4.4% more than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
F
61.1% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 18.4% less than the nation and 7.9% less than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
F
56.5% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 20.2% less than the nation and 9.4% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
D
85.3% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 2% less than the nation and 0.8% more than the state.
Resident Boosters
D
45% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 12.3% less than the nation and 6.3% less than the state.
Staff Primary Series
D
82.4% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 4.5% less than the nation and 7.7% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
F
11.5% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 31.4% less than the nation and 17.3% less than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Redwood of Blue River provides staffing information to the CMS, which the federal agency uses to calculate the below staffing data. Our team then sets each data point against the nation’s and Missouri’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
F
Nurse aide hours total 1 hour and 39 minutes per resident daily, 32 minutes shorter than the nation and 22 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
F
Licensed partial nurse hours total 26 minutes per resident daily, 27 minutes shorter than the nation and 16 minutes shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
F
Registered nurse hours total 17 minutes per resident daily, 23 minutes shorter than the nation and 10 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 14 minutes per resident daily, 12 minutes shorter than the nation and 4 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
D
Physical therapist hours total 2 minutes per resident daily, 2 minutes shorter than the nation and the same as the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Administrator
F
2 administrators left the facility within a recent one-year period, 1.3 more than the nation and 1.1 more than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Redwood of Blue River residents that require a hospital visit, Saint Luke’s Health System is the closest, 1.15 miles away. Kindred Hospital-Kansas City is the next nearest, 2.44 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Teva Pharmaceuticals, 1.15 miles away, and Healthscripts of America, 1.28 miles away. Omnicare of Kansas City and Kaitlyn L Jansen are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Davis Family Dental and P. Gravino Dds are 1.56 miles and 1.66 miles away. As for vision care, David T Littlefield OD is 2.41 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Blue River Park is 0.37 miles away, and Old Red Bridge is 0.96 miles away. American Theater is 3.39 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Mid-Continent Public Library Red Bridge Branch, 1.67 miles from Redwood of Blue River.
Nearby places of worship include Hand Up Ministry and Evangel Assembly of God Church. The former is 0.75 miles, and the latter is 0.81 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Winner African Hair Braiding is 1.51 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Oakwood Country Club and Nathan Locks Shop, 0.69 miles and 0.94 miles away. The T Spot and BURGER KING are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Liparil’s Sunfresh is 1.54 miles away, and Stop and Shop is 1.63 miles away. King’s Management Company and Price Chopper are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Citibank, 1.07 miles away, or Nasd, 1.07 miles away. North American Savings Bank and Citibank are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Kansas City
August was Kansas City’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 90°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 20°F.
The city saw 21.88 inches of precipitation, 25.13 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 61% over the last 12 months.