Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation
Jefferson City, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265530) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,446
Phone: (573) 635-3131 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of 3.66 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 64.5%, and CMS gives it a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation has 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,446.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, certified by CMS for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 120 certified beds and an average daily census of 73.9 residents. It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 9, 1993.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 4, and a staffing rating of 1. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.66 hours per resident per day, with 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 64.5%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,446.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation is part of a chain associated with Norbert Bennett & Donald Denz, which includes 2 facilities with a chain average rating of 1.5 out of 5. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent published CMS data vintage available.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.66 hours per resident per day, with 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 64.5%; CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $14,446.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 73.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of a 2-facility chain associated with Norbert Bennett & Donald Denz, which has an average rating of 1.5 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on March 9, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars), staffing (1 star), and quality measures (4 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5736353131 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5736353131 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest published data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265530?state=MO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.