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.
June 5, 2023
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 14, 2023.
June 5, 2023
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 14, 2023.
June 5, 2023
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 July 31, 2023.
June 5, 2023
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 July 14, 2023.
June 5, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 14, 2023.
June 5, 2023
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 July 14, 2023.
June 5, 2023
Tag F0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 14, 2023.
June 5, 2023
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 July 14, 2023.
June 5, 2023
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 July 14, 2023.
June 5, 2023
Tag F0567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 14, 2023.
June 5, 2023
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 14, 2023.
June 5, 2023
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 14, 2023.
June 5, 2023
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 July 14, 2023.
June 5, 2023
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 31, 2023.
June 5, 2023
Tag F0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 14, 2023.
August 9, 2021
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected September 23, 2021.
August 9, 2021
Tag F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 23, 2021.
August 9, 2021
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 September 23, 2021.
August 9, 2021
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 23, 2021.
August 9, 2021
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 23, 2021.
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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