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Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation, Independence, MO: 1 star rating, fined $209,844 across 13 fines and had 1 payment denial

Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation in Independence, MO is owned by Independence OPCO Holdings, LLC, is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $209,844 across 13 fines and had 1 payment denial in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 54 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on May 14, 2026, and 1 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
17451 Medical Center Parkway, Independence, MO 64057
Overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
1 of 5
Staffing rating
1 of 5
Quality measure rating
2 of 5
Certified beds
118
Residents per day
63 on average
Ownership type
Nonprofit, corporation
Legal business name
Independence Healthcare LLC
Chain
Blue Sky Basin, LLC, 5 facilities
Special focus
Special focus candidate
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CMS shows an abuse icon on Care Compare
Fines
$209,844 across 13 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
1
Health citations
54, of which 1 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
May 14, 2026
CMS Certification Number
265456
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
February 19, 2025Fine$134,345Not listeddata.cms.gov
February 19, 2025Payment denialNot listedApril 1, 202575data.cms.gov
February 20, 2024Fine$4,938Not listeddata.cms.gov
February 12, 2024Fine$4,938Not listeddata.cms.gov
January 22, 2024Fine$14,814Not listeddata.cms.gov
January 8, 2024Fine$4,938Not listeddata.cms.gov
January 2, 2024Fine$4,587Not listeddata.cms.gov
December 11, 2023Fine$13,762Not listeddata.cms.gov
November 20, 2023Fine$4,587Not listeddata.cms.gov
November 13, 2023Fine$4,587Not listeddata.cms.gov
November 6, 2023Fine$4,587Not listeddata.cms.gov
October 30, 2023Fine$4,587Not listeddata.cms.gov
October 23, 2023Fine$4,587Not listeddata.cms.gov
October 17, 2023Fine$4,587Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
May 14, 2026F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 16, 2026data.cms.gov
May 14, 2026F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 16, 2026data.cms.gov
May 14, 2026F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 16, 2026data.cms.gov
January 23, 2026F569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 17, 2026data.cms.gov
December 19, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 2, 2026data.cms.gov
December 19, 2025F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 2, 2026data.cms.gov
May 14, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 15, 2025data.cms.gov
May 14, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 15, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.J: isolated, immediate jeopardyCorrectedFebruary 24, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F887Educate 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 15, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F732Post nurse staffing information every day.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F727Have 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.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 15, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F693Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 15, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 15, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 15, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 15, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F625Notify 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 24, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F584Honor 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F578Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
February 19, 2025F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2025data.cms.gov
November 21, 2024F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2025data.cms.gov
November 21, 2024F569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2025data.cms.gov
April 22, 2024F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPast noncomplianceApril 15, 2024data.cms.gov
February 13, 2024F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 25, 2024data.cms.gov
February 13, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 25, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 11 individual or personal trusts (3 owners, 6 managers, 2 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Independence OPCO Holdings, LLCDirect owner100%July 1, 2025data.cms.gov
DKDP Missouri LLCIndirect ownerNot listedJuly 1, 2025data.cms.gov
Dkyh Missouri LLCIndirect ownerNot listedJuly 1, 2025data.cms.gov
Blue Sky Basin LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedJuly 1, 2025data.cms.gov
BSB Independence Realty, LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedJuly 1, 2025data.cms.gov
Compliance Consulting Group LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedJuly 1, 2025data.cms.gov
Forvis Mazars, LLPAdditional disclosable partyNot listedJuly 1, 2025data.cms.gov
Independence Realty Holdings, LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedJuly 1, 2025data.cms.gov
Prime Advisory, LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedJuly 1, 2025data.cms.gov
Saul N Friedman & CompanyAdditional disclosable partyNot listedJuly 1, 2025data.cms.gov
Sloans Lake TrustAdditional disclosable partyNot listedJuly 1, 2025data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

Updated November 7, 2026. Read from CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing homes. Open data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (US government work). Fines and citations are as CMS lists them on the date this page was read and can change after an appeal. The CMS files are joined on the CMS Certification Number. CMS gives owners no ID, so an owner page groups facilities by the owner name as CMS spells it. Names of individual owners and managers are not shown. This page uses CMS data and is not endorsed or certified by CMS. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.