Nursing Homes · Independence, MO
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Rehabilitation Center of Independence, The
1800 S Swope Drive · Independence, MO 64057 · 130 certified beds
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About Rehabilitation Center of Independence, The
Rehabilitation Center of Independence, The is a nursing home in Independence, Missouri. Its capacity is 130 beds, above the Jackson County median of 100 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Opco Skilled Management. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 56 citations, the most recent on January 27, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.49 hours per resident per day. It is one of 9 nursing homes listed in Independence. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (56)
Records from April 2021 to January 2026.
January 27, 2026
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.
March 12, 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 March 18, 2025.
January 10, 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 February 24, 2025.
January 10, 2025
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 24, 2025.
January 10, 2025
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 February 24, 2025.
January 10, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 24, 2025.
January 10, 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 February 24, 2025.
January 10, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 24, 2025.
January 10, 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 February 24, 2025.
January 10, 2025
Tag F0850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 24, 2025.
January 10, 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 February 24, 2025.
January 10, 2025
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 24, 2025.
January 10, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected February 24, 2025.
January 10, 2025
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 24, 2025.
January 10, 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 February 24, 2025.
January 10, 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 February 24, 2025.
January 10, 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 F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 24, 2025.
January 10, 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 February 24, 2025.
January 10, 2025
Tag F0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 24, 2025.
January 10, 2025
Tag F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 24, 2025.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $71,208
January 10, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $71,208 against this nursing home on January 10, 2025.
January 10, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting February 28, 2025, lasting 18 days (triggered by inspection on January 10, 2025).
Staffing
2.49 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 2.84 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Opco Skilled Management, a chain of 68 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.4 overall, 2.3 for health inspections, 1.7 for staffing, 4.4 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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