49.9/100
Below average
1800 S Swope Drive, Independence, MO 64057
These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.
Abuse icon on record
CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.
5 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.
$71,208 in federal fines
CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).
Nursing staff turnover of 74%
High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.
Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.
Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.
Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.
How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.
The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.
Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.
Grade ceiling applied
Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.
RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.
The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.
The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.
Last standard health inspection: January 10, 2025 (1 year ago).
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Actual harm to a resident
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Part of OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT, which operates 68 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.
| Owner | Type | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| EL DORADO NURSING AND REHABILITATION LLC | Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — |
| CALIBER ADVISORS LLC | Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — |
| CRESTVIEW TRUST | Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — |
| FIRST SWEETZER HOLDINGS LLC | Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — |
| HATTERAS INVESTMENTS LLC | Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — |
| RIMPAU HOLDINGS TRUST | Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — |
| SASEM INVESTMENTS LLC | Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — |
| 1800 S SWOPE DRIVE MO, LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | — |
| EMERALD PROPERTY PARTNERS LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | — |
| GIBRALTAR TRUST | Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | — |
| MONTGOMERY SKY TRUST | Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | — |
| OZARK HEALTHCARE REALTY LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | — |
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Rehabilitation Center Of Independence, The holds an ElderGrade of D (49.9 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.
Residents receive an average of 2.68 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.
Yes. 5 of the 56 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.
Yes, Rehabilitation Center Of Independence, The is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.