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Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation
17451 Medical Center Parkway, Independence, MO 64057 · Jackson County · (816) 373-7795
⚠ Abuse icon — cited for abuse/neglect⚠ Special Focus Facility (chronic non-compliance)
Fewer inspection deficiencies (47) than 1% of nursing homes in Missouri. Rated #7 of 9 nursing homes in Independence by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 4.2 — above the Missouri average of 3.43.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 118 |
| Average residents per day | 54.8 |
| Ownership | Non-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Provider chain | BLUE SKY BASIN, LLC |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 4.21 (Missouri average: 3.43) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.28 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 3.10 |
| Staff turnover | — |
| RN turnover | — |
| Most recent health inspection | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 47 (Missouri average: 11.4) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 515.25 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 17 fine(s) totaling $228,192 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 18 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.