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REHABILITATION CENTER OF INDEPENDENCE, THE

1800 S SWOPE DRIVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057
Score: 20 / 100

Rehabilitation Center Of Independence, The has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 20/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Missouri. Families considering this Independence facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Rehabilitation Center Of Independence, The, with 2.84 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 56 deficiencies at Rehabilitation Center Of Independence, The, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.84 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.14 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.65 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.05 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.45 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.10 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

56
Total Deficiencies
Jan 26, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 53 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0602 Severity D
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    Jan 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Mar 11, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity G
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Jan 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity F
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Jan 9, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0804 Severity F
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    Jan 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.8% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 13.7% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.5% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.0% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 0.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 20.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $135,669

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 20 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
130
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
23