46 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (12 deficiencies)
23 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Independence, MO
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with abuse icon flag with $324,208 in total fines with 46 recent health deficiencies with 23 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
17451 Medical Center Parkway, Independence, MO
(816) 373-7795
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
118
Certified beds
Average residents
52
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1991-07-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.42
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.86
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.96
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.87
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
0%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
2.1
About the same
|
1.9
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
2.3
0.2 pts better
|
1.8
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 56.4% |
84.8%
28.4 pts worse
|
93.4%
37 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 70.2% |
90.9%
20.7 pts worse
|
95.5%
25.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.2% |
4.1%
1.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 24.5% |
14.7%
9.8 pts worse
|
11.4%
13.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.7% |
5.5%
4.8 pts better
|
5.4%
4.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 19.9% |
25.3%
5.4 pts better
|
19.6%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 19.2% |
25.0%
5.8 pts better
|
16.7%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 30.8% |
20.3%
10.5 pts worse
|
16.3%
14.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 39.8% |
19.8%
20 pts worse
|
14.9%
24.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.6% |
1.4%
2.2 pts worse
|
1.0%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.4% |
2.6%
0.2 pts better
|
1.7%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.5% |
18.1%
5.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
3.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.2% |
5.0%
2.8 pts better
|
5.1%
2.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 25.8% |
66.4%
40.6 pts worse
|
81.7%
55.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (12 deficiencies)
23 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)
21 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (7 deficiencies)
Top issue: Infection Control (3 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Fire Safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-04-05
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Fire Safety
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2023-07-31
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-07-31
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-09-23
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-09-23
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2021-09-23
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-09-23
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2021-09-23
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2021-09-23
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2021-09-23
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2021-09-23
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2021-09-23
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2021-09-23
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2021-09-23
Inspection history
Health
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected 2026-02-17
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2026-02-02
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-02-02
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-06-15
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-06-15
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-06-15
Health
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-06-15
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-06-15
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-06-15
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2025-06-15
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-06-15
Health
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2025-04-05
Health
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected 2025-01-05
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2025-01-05
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2024-04-15
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-07-31
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Health
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Health
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Health
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2023-07-27
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2023-07-14
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-07-14
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-07-31
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-09-23
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2021-09-23
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2021-09-23
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2021-09-23
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2021-09-23
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $134,039
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2025-04-01 · 75 days
75 day denial
Fine · fine $4,938
Fine
Fine · fine $4,938
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Fine · fine $14,814
Fine
Fine · fine $4,938
Fine
Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $13,762
Fine
Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $13,762
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Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $4,587
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Fine · fine $13,762
Fine
Fine · fine $4,580
Fine
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