Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation
Independence, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265727) · 194 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $20,787
Phone: (816) 461-9600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 star out of 5, below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is also 1 star.
Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 2.75 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.7%.
Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation has 1 federal fine on record totaling $20,787.00, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, first approved in January 2002. The facility is certified for 194 beds and reports an average daily census of 156.8 residents. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Opco Skilled Management chain, which includes 66 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 2.3 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation carries an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 1 star, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 2.75 hours per resident per day, including about 0.30 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $20,787.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation currently listed for this facility in the provided data. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should confirm current details and review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 1 star out of 5, below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.75 hours per resident per day, including 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 and nursing turnover of 54.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $20,787.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 194 beds and has an average daily census of 156.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Opco Skilled Management chain, which has 66 facilities averaging a 2.3-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 4, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (1 star here), Staffing (1 star), Quality Measures (3 stars), and an Overall rating (1 star) that combines these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8164619600 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8164619600 to arrange a visit and verify details on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265727?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.