7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Independence, MO
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
4600 Little Blue Parkway, Independence, MO
(816) 795-7888
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
122
Certified beds
Average residents
93
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Tutera Senior Living & Health Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1994-06-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.24
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.15
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.15
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.19
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 | 4.1 |
2.1
2 pts worse
|
1.9
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.7 |
2.3
0.4 pts worse
|
1.8
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
84.8%
15.2 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
90.9%
9.1 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.7% |
4.1%
0.6 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.0% |
14.7%
10.7 pts better
|
11.4%
7.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 13.1% |
5.5%
7.6 pts worse
|
5.4%
7.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 22.9% |
25.3%
2.4 pts better
|
19.6%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 16.2% |
25.0%
8.8 pts better
|
16.7%
0.5 pts better
|
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 | 10.7% |
20.3%
9.6 pts better
|
16.3%
5.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 4.6% |
19.8%
15.2 pts better
|
14.9%
10.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.4% |
1.4%
1 pts better
|
1.0%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
2.6%
2.6 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.3% |
18.1%
1.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.4% |
5.0%
2.4 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.3% |
66.4%
32.9 pts better
|
81.7%
17.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 5.9% |
13.4%
7.5 pts better
|
12.0%
6.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
2.2%
2.2 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.1% |
63.5%
35.6 pts better
|
79.7%
19.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 37.4% |
25.3%
12.1 pts worse
|
23.9%
13.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2025-12-09
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-12-09
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2025-12-09
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-12-09
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-12-09
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-12-09
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-12-09
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-12-09
Fire Safety
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Corrected 2024-02-29
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2024-02-29
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-02-29
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2024-02-29
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-02-29
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-02-29
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-02-29
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-02-29
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2022-07-20
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2022-07-20
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-07-20
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-07-20
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2022-07-20
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-07-20
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2022-07-20
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 2022-07-20
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2022-07-20
Inspection history
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-12-09
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-12-09
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 2025-12-09
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-12-09
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 2025-12-09
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Not marked corrected
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Not marked corrected
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-01-31
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-30
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 2024-02-29
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-02-29
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-02-29
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 2024-02-29
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-29
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-29
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-02-29
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-29
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-02-29
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2022-08-10
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-07-20
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-07-20
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2022-07-20
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2022-07-20
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-07-20
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-07-20
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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