The Rehabilitation Center of Independence

1800 S Swope Drive, Independence, MO 64057 · (816) 257-2566
For profit - Corporation · 130 certified beds

The Rehabilitation Center of Independence has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2025, found 21 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Missouri average is 11.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $71,208 in all.

Medicare ratings

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Most recent health inspection

The standard health inspection on January 10, 2025 found 21 citations. What an inspection citation means

• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 10, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.January 10, 2025 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.January 10, 2025 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyJanuary 10, 2025 · F0868 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.January 10, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.January 10, 2025 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.January 10, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.January 10, 2025 · F0850 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 10, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.January 10, 2025 · F0559 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.January 10, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.January 10, 2025 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.January 10, 2025 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.January 10, 2025 · F0625 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.January 10, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.January 10, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.January 10, 2025 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 10, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.January 10, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• 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.January 10, 2025 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• 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.January 10, 2025 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Complaint inspections, last three years

Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.

• Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.January 27, 2026 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.March 12, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Fines and payment denials

• Fine of $71,208January 10, 2025
• Medicare payment denial for 18 daysStarting February 28, 2025

Nurse staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.

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