Rehabilitation Center Of Independence, The
Independence, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265693) · 130 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $71,208 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (816) 257-2566 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Rehabilitation Center Of Independence has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
The Rehabilitation Center Of Independence reports total nurse staffing of 2.68 hours per resident per day, including 0.18 RN hours, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 73.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
The Rehabilitation Center Of Independence has 1 federal fine on record totaling $71,208.00 and 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
The Rehabilitation Center Of Independence is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1998. It has 130 certified beds with an average of 121.7 residents. The facility is part of the Opco Skilled Management chain, which operates 66 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, quality measures rating is 5 stars, and staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.68, with RN hours per resident per day of 0.18. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 73.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $71,208.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for details regarding this designation before making a decision.
Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.68 hours per resident per day, including 0.18 RN hours, with a 73.7% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $71,208.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status is recorded in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 130 certified beds and an average of 121.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Opco Skilled Management chain, which includes 66 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 9, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 1, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8162572566 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 8162572566 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265693?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.