Abode Health And Wellness Center
Independence, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265456) · 118 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 21 totaling $246,540 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (816) 373-7795 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Abode Health And Wellness Center an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Abode Health And Wellness Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.21 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.28 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS has not reported a nursing turnover percentage for this facility in this data.
Yes, Abode Health And Wellness Center has 21 federal fines on record totaling $246,540.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program, so families should review its full inspection history on Care Compare.
About this facility
Abode Health And Wellness Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 118 beds and reports an average of 54.8 residents. It has been federally certified since July 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare, Abode Health And Wellness Center holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its component ratings are also low across the board: 1 star for health inspections, 1 star for quality measures, and 1 star for staffing.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.20858 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at 0.28029 hours per resident per day. CMS has not reported a nursing turnover percentage in this data set.
CMS's penalty record for this facility shows 21 fines totaling $246,540.00, and 1 instance of payment denial. CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, indicating a finding related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare. The facility is also designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is applied to nursing homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency until issues are resolved.
Abode Health And Wellness Center is part of the Blue Sky Basin, LLC chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average rating of 1.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Abode Health And Wellness Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.20858 hours per resident per day, with 0.28029 RN hours per resident per day; CMS's staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars. Nursing turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 21 fines totaling $246,540.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate in the Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has been identified as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspections.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 118 beds and reports an average of 54.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and part of the Blue Sky Basin, LLC chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average rating of 1.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1 star in all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail isn't included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8163737795 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8163737795 to arrange a visit and check the inspection reports on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265456?state=MO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.