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.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 15, 2025.
February 19, 2025
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. Corrected February 24, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0693Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 15, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 15, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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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