Assisted Living · Independence, MO
Assisted Living, Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation
17451 Medical Center Parkway · Independence, MO 64057 · Lic. #053581 (MO) · 118 certified beds
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About Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation
Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation is an assisted living community in Independence, Missouri. Its capacity is 118 beds, above the Jackson County median of 61 for assisted living communities. The MO licensing record lists its status as "LICENSED". It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Blue SKY Basin, LLC. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 80 citations, the most recent on May 14, 2026. CMS also lists 25 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.96 hours per resident per day. It is one of 10 assisted living communities listed in Independence. Complaints about assisted living communities in Missouri go to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at 1-800-392-0210. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating), October 2026.
Inspection history (80)
Records from August 2021 to May 2026.
May 14, 2026
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
May 14, 2026
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
May 14, 2026
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 17, 2026.
December 19, 2025
Tag F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
December 19, 2025
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
May 14, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 15, 2025.
May 14, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 15, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0625Notify 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 15, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 15, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected February 24, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
Penalties (25)
Total fines: $269,476
February 19, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting April 1, 2025, lasting 75 days (triggered by inspection on February 19, 2025).
February 19, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $134,345 against this nursing home on February 19, 2025.
February 20, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,938 against this nursing home on February 20, 2024.
February 12, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,938 against this nursing home on February 12, 2024.
January 22, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $14,814 against this nursing home on January 22, 2024.
January 8, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,938 against this nursing home on January 8, 2024.
January 2, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on January 2, 2024.
December 11, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,762 against this nursing home on December 11, 2023.
November 20, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on November 20, 2023.
November 13, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on November 13, 2023.
November 6, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on November 6, 2023.
October 30, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on October 30, 2023.
October 23, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on October 23, 2023.
October 17, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on October 17, 2023.
October 10, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on October 10, 2023.
October 2, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on October 2, 2023.
September 25, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on September 25, 2023.
September 18, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on September 18, 2023.
September 11, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on September 11, 2023.
September 5, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on September 5, 2023.
August 28, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on August 28, 2023.
August 21, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on August 21, 2023.
August 14, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on August 14, 2023.
August 7, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on August 7, 2023.
July 17, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,762 against this nursing home on July 17, 2023.
Staffing
3.96 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.34 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Blue SKY Basin, LLC, a chain of 5 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.4 overall, 1.8 for health inspections, 1.2 for staffing, 1.6 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Missouri.
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