Rehabilitation Center of Independence in Independence, MO has a 2-star overall rating, with low staffing at 1 star and nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (2.84 vs 4.1 hours/resident/day). It also has a recent abuse citation and $71,208 in fines over the last 24 months, while quality measures are rated 5 stars.
Last inspection: January 27, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $71,208recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.8402.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.14
Licensed practical nurses
0.71
Nurse aides
1.99
Weekend nursing
2.42
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 75%
Registered nurse turnover: 67%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.6%12.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.1%0.9%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.6%0.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
20.5%5.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
10.3%3.6%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.5%23%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.8%24.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
30.6%33.3%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.7%93.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—35.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
30.6%50%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited April 2021 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2021 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited April 2021 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited June 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
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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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $71,208 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 21 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $135,669 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jan 10, 2025
18 days
Federal fine
Jan 10, 2025
$71,208
Federal fine
Jun 13, 2023
$64,461
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT · 64 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
121.7 residents on an average day (94% of 130 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 27 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.