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 F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 15, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
November 21, 2024
Tag F0569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 5, 2025.
November 21, 2024
Tag F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 5, 2025.
April 22, 2024
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 15, 2024.
February 13, 2024
Tag F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2024.
February 13, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2024.
June 5, 2023
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 14, 2023.
June 5, 2023
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 July 14, 2023.
June 5, 2023
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 14, 2023.
June 5, 2023
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 July 14, 2023.
June 5, 2023
Tag F0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 14, 2023.
June 5, 2023
Tag F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 27, 2023.
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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