Bluegrass Terrace Senior Living

    102 Redtail Dr, Ashland, MO 65010
    • Assisted Living

    Family run home, excellent care

    I'm very grateful we chose Bluegrass Terrace for my mom. The small, family-run home (owner Richard is a pastor who even helps with meals) is clean, fresh-smelling, safe, and cozy - medications are well managed, staff communicate with families, and residents clearly enjoy each other. The caring, hardworking team went above and beyond (even during COVID), so while there's always room for tiny improvements, we're very happy with the care.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.92·(12)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.9

    Pros

    • Small, family-run atmosphere
    • Owner is personally involved (owner Richard; pastor)
    • Owner and staff provide hands-on, caring attention
    • Home-cooked meals prepared by owner
    • High-quality, attentive staff
    • Strong communication with families
    • Clean, attractive, fresh-smelling facility
    • Well-managed medication administration
    • Safe and comfortable environment
    • Staff go above and beyond (including COVID self-isolation)
    • Residents appear happy and well-cared-for
    • Homey, cozy, peaceful atmosphere
    • Opportunities for spiritual/Bible lessons
    • Good social interaction and camaraderie among residents

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment: The reviews portray Bluegrass Terrace Senior Living as a small, family-run residence with overwhelmingly positive feedback. Reviewers repeatedly emphasize the personal involvement of the owner (identified by name in one review and noted as a pastor), the attentive and compassionate staff, and a consistently clean, homey environment. Across the summaries, families describe relief and gratitude that their loved ones are happy, smiling, and well looked after, often contrasting Bluegrass Terrace favorably with larger corporate, for-profit facilities in the area.

    Care quality and staff: A central and recurring theme is the high standard of individualized care. Multiple reviews describe staff as caring, hardworking, and willing to go "above and beyond." Specific examples include dedicated medication management, frequent communication with families, and staff actions during the COVID pandemic (staff reportedly self-isolated with residents), which reviewers cite as evidence of exceptional commitment. The owner and staff are described as attentive and like family, which contributes to residents feeling at home and thriving. Several reviewers single out the quality of care for specific relatives (mothers and fathers) and express gratitude for the consistent, compassionate support.

    Facilities and cleanliness: Reviewers consistently note that the facility is beautiful, clean, fresh-smelling, and well-maintained. Descriptions such as "attractive environment," "cozy," "peaceful," and "fresh" appear repeatedly. The smaller, home-like scale of the facility is framed positively — reviewers appreciate that it feels homelike rather than institutional. Safety and comfort are emphasized alongside cleanliness, suggesting that families perceive both physical upkeep and a secure living environment for residents.

    Dining and activities: Meals are highlighted as a strength; several summaries note that the owner prepares home-cooked meals and that the food is good. This contributes to the homelike atmosphere and is mentioned as a factor in residents' enjoyment. Spiritual activities (Bible lessons) are also mentioned, reflecting the owner's pastoral role and an option for residents who value religious programming. Socialization among residents is noted — people interact and enjoy each other's company — indicating that the community aspect is active and positive.

    Management and ownership: Reviews repeatedly draw attention to hands-on ownership. The owner is described not only as present and caring but in some cases directly providing meals and pastoral services. This level of owner involvement is contrasted with corporate alternatives and framed as a reason families feel comfortable recommending Bluegrass Terrace. Communication with families is specifically praised, reinforcing the perception of transparent and responsive management.

    Notable patterns and absence of criticisms: There is a clear pattern of praise for personal attention, cleanliness, safety, and the familial culture. Multiple reviewers use strong positive language such as "wonderful," "blessing," "grateful," and "highly recommend." The reviews highlight extraordinary staff dedication during COVID as a distinct strength. Notably, the provided summaries do not contain explicit criticisms or negative comments about the facility; reviewers do not report problems with care, staff, meals, or cleanliness. If a reader is seeking a concise risk assessment, the reviews contain no documented concerns or recurring complaints in this dataset.

    Conclusion: Based on these summaries, Bluegrass Terrace Senior Living projects a consistent image of a small, well-run, family-operated residence where owner involvement, compassionate staff, home-cooked meals, cleanliness, safety, spiritual programming, and strong family communication are the dominant strengths. Reviewers frequently compare it favorably to larger, corporate alternatives and recommend it highly. The only caveat from these summaries is that they reflect uniformly positive perceptions; no specific negative trends or issues were reported in the supplied reviews.

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    Location

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    Bluegrass Terrace Senior Living is located at 102 Redtail Dr, Ashland, MO, 65010.

    About Bluegrass Terrace Senior Living

    Bluegrass Terrace Senior Living is a family-owned and operated residential care facility in Ashland, MO, with 16 licensed assisted living units that support seniors with a range of needs, offering both shared rooms and private bedrooms for those who want their own space or enjoy having a roommate, and you'll find pull cords for assistance in case anyone needs quick help. The facility gives each resident an individual care plan and follows up with regular support for activities like taking a shower or bath, getting dressed, or moving around, and the staff also help with transfers for those who have limited mobility, plus medication assistance and diabetic management are available for people who need it. Seniors who need memory care or help with cognitive conditions get specialized support in a secure environment that's wheelchair-accessible and has ADA-compliant bathrooms, and for those who could use extra help after hospital stays, rehabilitation services are available. There's an on-site registered nurse, coordination with healthcare providers when needed, and the caregivers all speak English to help with clear communication.

    The place feels comfortable, full of things to do, because there's a full library and reading corner, exercise equipment for those who want to keep active, computer and technology classes, arts and crafts spaces, and daily activities like bingo, cards, massage services, or social programs that encourage friendships, and throughout the year, special parties and wellness programs bring people together. Residents eat three nutritious meals a day, prepared in a kitchen run by the owner, who's also a pastor, and the meals use quality ingredients to meet vitamin and mineral needs, while folks can also get snacks if they want. Security is a priority, current technology is in place, and apartment doors have solid locks for safety and peace of mind. There's regular housekeeping and linen service, and on-site amenities like salon, spa, and beauty and barbershop services, plus scheduled transportation and concierge support, so residents can get to appointments and errands easily.

    Seniors who live here range from healthy and independent individuals, those who enjoy independent living services and a retirement home style, to people who need daily assistance or long-term care that is less expensive than nursing homes, and there are options for non-ambulatory care for those using wheelchairs. Bluegrass Terrace doesn't take Medicare unless certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, though most find the support here meets many needs that help people stay out of acute care settings. The center is open six days a week, from nine to five Monday through Saturday, and offers a variety of social opportunities, basic amenities like on-site maintenance, and a commitment to dignity, individuality, and a family-like atmosphere where everyone is treated with kindness. The staff tend to be joyful, helpful, and consistent, which many residents appreciate and say helps make them feel at home, and family members mention feeling peace of mind when leaving loved ones in care here. The community also offers home care support for non-medical companionship if someone wishes to stay at home and still receive help, and acknowledges that every senior's situation is different, so care plans reflect that. Over the years, Bluegrass Terrace has received recognition like the Best of Senior Living and All-Star awards, mostly for the staff's kindness, activities, and overall friendliness, and visitors often notice how clean, peaceful, and welcoming the place feels. More information about what daily life is like and the range of services appears on their website at bluegrassterrace.com.

    People often ask...

    Bluegrass Terrace Senior Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $1,941 per month.

    Bluegrass Terrace Senior Living offers assisted living and board and care.

    There are 6 photos of Bluegrass Terrace Senior Living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 102 Redtail Dr, Ashland, MO 65010.

    No, Bluegrass Terrace Senior Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Missouri, the Department of Health & Senior Services licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities through state licensure surveys, complaint investigations, and fire-safety reviews.

    License numberboone-ashland-bluegrass-terrace
    Facility typeResidential Care Facility I
    Capacity16 residents
    LicenseeABUNDANT LIFE LIVING LLC

    Inspection Reports

    11

    Reports

    13

    Citations

    1

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    07 Oct 2025Licensure
    Identified deficiencies cited for administrator authority and improper storage of poisonous materials.
    09 Sept 2025Licensure
    Found noncompliance with electrical wiring maintenance and inspection requirements under NEC/NFPA-based standards, including that wiring be maintained per code and inspected every two years.
    13 Dec 2024Licensure
    Found that tuberculosis screening for residents and staff was not conducted as required by regulation.
    • 19 CSR 20-20.100
    07 Oct 2024Licensure
    Found no deficiencies cited for fire safety.
    25 Jan 2024Licensure
    Found no deficiencies.
    17 May 2023Licensure
    Identified multiple deficiencies in fire safety, hazard control, and electrical systems. Violations included out-of-service fire alarm procedures, storage of combustibles, smoke partitions, emergency lighting, oxygen storage, building maintenance, and NEC wiring.
    08 Nov 2022Licensure
    Found no state licensure deficiencies.
    29 Sept 2021Licensure
    Found no deficiencies.
    01 Jul 2020Complaint
    Found violations of infection control procedures and disease reporting timelines.
    • 19 CSR 20-20.020
    08 Oct 2019Licensure
    Found no deficiencies identified in the fire safety inspection conducted by the State Fire Marshal's office.
    12 Sept 2019Licensure
    Found deficiencies in protecting food from contamination and in maintaining safe temperatures for potentially hazardous foods. These conditions risked contamination and improper food holding.

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