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
Chain footprint
25 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 3 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.24
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.46 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.15
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.68 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.15
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.33 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.53
All reported nurse hours · state 3.47 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.39
RN + LPN hours · state 1.14 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.19
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.04 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.25
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.33 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.06
Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.24
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.61
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.34
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
0%
Annual nurse turnover
SNF VBP
Program rank
12,608
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
11.50
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9810
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
0
Baseline 20.99% · Performance 21.92% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
1.07
Baseline 6.84% · Performance 7.51% · Measure score 1.07 · Achievement 1.07 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.38
Baseline 3.60 hours · Performance 3.75 hours · Measure score 2.38 · Achievement 2.38 · Improvement 0.20
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.86% |
10.72%
1.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 150 · Observed rate 14% · Lower 95% interval 8.71% |
| Discharge to community | 50.89% |
50.57%
0.3 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 139 · Observed rate 45.32% · Lower 95% interval 41.69% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.02 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 71 · Denominator 71 |
| Falls with major injury | 1.41% |
0.77%
0.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 71 |
| Discharge self-care score | 71.43% |
53.69%
17.7 pts better
|
Numerator 25 · Denominator 35 |
| Discharge mobility score | 65.71% |
50.94%
14.8 pts better
|
Numerator 23 · Denominator 35 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 71 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.52% |
7.12%
0.4 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 72 · Observed rate 9.72% · Lower 95% interval 4.7% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 37.23% |
8.2%
29 pts better
|
Numerator 35 · Denominator 94 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 20% |
42%
22 pts worse
|
Numerator 21 · Denominator 105 |
| Discharge function score | 80% |
56.45%
23.5 pts better
|
Numerator 28 · Denominator 35 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 28 · Denominator 28 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 33 · Denominator 33 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 6.67% |
25.2%
18.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 30 |
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 · Adjusted 4.1 · Observed 5.2 · Expected 2.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Adjusted 2.7 · Observed 2.9 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · Q1 4.2% · Q2 6.9% · Q3 5.2% · Q4 2.7% · 4Q avg 4.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 6.7% · Q3 4.8% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 4.0% |
| 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 · Q1 12.3% · Q2 12.7% · Q3 19.0% · Q4 7.8% · 4Q avg 13.1% |
| 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 · Q1 24.1% · Q2 27.3% · Q3 20.7% · Q4 19.2% · 4Q avg 22.9% |
| 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 · Q1 13.3% · Q2 19.0% · Q3 15.6% · Q4 17.1% · 4Q avg 16.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| 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 · Q1 14.5% · 4Q avg 10.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 10.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 5.9% · 4Q avg 4.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 1.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 19.0% · Q2 13.7% · Q3 21.8% · Q4 22.4% · 4Q avg 19.3% |
| 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 · Q1 8.6% · Q2 9.8% · Q3 5.3% · Q4 6.0% · 4Q avg 7.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 98.5% · Q2 99.5% · Q3 99.5% · Q4 99.5% · 4Q avg 99.3% |
| 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 · Adjusted 5.9% · Observed 6.1% · Expected 11.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 99.1% |
| 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 · Adjusted 37.4% · Observed 38.8% · Expected 24.7% · Used in QM five-star |
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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