The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: L
Nursing home report
ALPINE BREEZE HEALTH AND WELLNESS
RAYTOWN, MO · Medicare-certified · 154 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
ALPINE BREEZE HEALTH AND WELLNESS in Raytown, MO has an overall 2-star rating, with especially weak staffing at 1 star and reported nurse staffing of 2.40 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark. It also has a recent abuse citation, $35,683 in fines over the last 24 months, and a 2-star health inspection rating, while quality measures are rated 5 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.3986 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 7, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $35,683recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.3986.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.26
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.35
- Nurse aides
- 1.79
- Weekend nursing
- 2.06
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 59%
Registered nurse turnover: 29%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
26.7%7.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.3%1.5%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.5%0.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7.2%2.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.3%5.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%3.1%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
32.1%29%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
5.9%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.2%6.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
75.2%74.6%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.4%81.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—70.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
33.8%17.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to have a plan for how it would carry out quality improvement and oversight activities. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 865 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide activities that met all residents’ needs. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 679 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,935 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $10,550 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $9,198 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $35,683 in total fines.
- $15,935
Federal fine
Feb 23, 2026
- $10,550
Federal fine
Apr 23, 2025
- $9,198
Federal fine
Jan 30, 2025
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jun 1, 2023
Now operated by Alpine Breeze Health and Wellness, previously Polaris Health & Wellness of Autumn Terrace.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of VERTICAL HEALTH SERVICES · 16 homes · 1.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 144.8 residents on an average day (94% of 154 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.