REHABILITATION CENTER OF INDEPENDENCE, THE
1800 S SWOPE DRIVE, Independence, MO 64057
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
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Care Quality Indicators
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How REHABILITATION CENTER OF INDEPENDENCE, THE Compares
REHABILITATION CENTER OF INDEPENDENCE, THE is a 130-bed for-profit nursing facility in Independence, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.7%) is below the Missouri average of 4.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 130 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 9 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Independence, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.1 stars.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.2% — better than the Missouri average of 23.6% (44% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.7% — better than the Missouri average of 4.1% (83% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.3% — better than the Missouri average of 4.7% (31% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.4% — better than the Missouri average of 25.7% (36% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask REHABILITATION CENTER OF INDEPENDENCE, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing REHABILITATION CENTER OF INDEPENDENCE, THE with other nursing homes in Independence.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for REHABILITATION CENTER OF INDEPENDENCE, THE, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is REHABILITATION CENTER OF INDEPENDENCE, THE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help REHABILITATION CENTER OF INDEPENDENCE, THE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.2% here versus 23.6% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help REHABILITATION CENTER OF INDEPENDENCE, THE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.7% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does REHABILITATION CENTER OF INDEPENDENCE, THE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 130 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at REHABILITATION CENTER OF INDEPENDENCE, THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Independence
Independence sits in Jackson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Missouri as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 104,959 (15.0%)
- Median age
- 36.8 years
- Median household income
- $56,960
- Median home value
- $157,200
Demographics for Jackson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Independence.
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