Nursing home · Independence, MO
The Rehabilitation Center of Independence
1800 S Swope Drive, Independence, MO 64057 · 130 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Opco Skilled Management
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jan 27, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. All have been marked corrected. At its most recent standard inspection (Jan 10, 2025) it had 22 citations, compared with an average of 14.5 for Kansas City-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 2.68 hours per resident per day here, 22% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 31% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.18 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 74% over the past year, 18 points higher than Missouri (56%) and 28 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How The Rehabilitation Center of Independence compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Kansas City-area homes (60), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 2.68 | 3.43 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.18 | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 2.33 | 3.04 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 74% | 57% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 67% | 48% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 22 | 14.5 | 11.4 | 9.2 |
Inspection history
Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.
Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.
Most recent 40 of 56 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Past Non-Compliance |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care | G actual harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 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. Nutrition and dietary | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Notify the resident or the residentâs representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the residentâs bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. Administration | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Administration | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and physician services | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 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. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 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. Nutrition and dietary | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Assure that each residentâs assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and physician services | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Notify the resident or the residentâs representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the residentâs bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and physician services | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2025 | Fine | $71,208 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Payment Denial | 18 days |
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Questions about The Rehabilitation Center of Independence
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is The Rehabilitation Center of Independence's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates The Rehabilitation Center of Independence 2 out of 5 stars overall (below average). The average for Kansas City-area nursing homes is 2.4, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did The Rehabilitation Center of Independence do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jan 27, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. All have been marked corrected. At its most recent standard inspection (Jan 10, 2025) it had 22 citations, compared with an average of 14.5 for Kansas City-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has The Rehabilitation Center of Independence been fined?
Yes. CMS reports 1 fine totaling $71,208 in the past three years.
Does The Rehabilitation Center of Independence accept Medicaid?
The Rehabilitation Center of Independence is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (816) 257-2566 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
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Source: CMS Provider Data, processed 2026-09-01. Inspection findings reflect conditions on the survey date and may since have been corrected. Verify on Medicare Care Compare.