Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

REHABILITATION CENTER OF INDEPENDENCE, THE

INDEPENDENCE, MO · 130 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 10, 2025

CMS Certification Number 265693 · first certified July 1998

Ownership

Operated by OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT · For profit - Corporation

Ownership changed December 12, 2022 (change of ownership)to THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF INDEPENDENCE from INDEPENDENCE MO CONSULTING LLC

Citations on file

Rolling three-year window

Life Safety surveys

In the same window

Tags cited more than once

Across separate surveys

Inspection & testing records

Of the citations on file

Position within MO

28 citations — more than 74% of the 487 certified nursing homes in MO. Compared within MO rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated

Improvingfewer citations at the latest survey than at its earlier surveys in the window.

The latest survey found 2 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 13. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

Past the typical window (March 2026 to September 2026). Most MO facilities have been surveyed by November 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2025. Facilities in MO are typically surveyed 14–21 months after the last one (median 17), measured over 567 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.

A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured

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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.

Emergency preparedness

6 of the 28 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index

Physical environment (health survey)

5 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 28 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

How that compares

Citations on file over three years

Compared with the median facility in MO, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MO figure is the meaningful one.

Citations on file over three years, compared
Measure	Citations
This facility	28
Median facility in MO	18
Median facility nationally	11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey

Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey date	Citations
April 14, 2021	13
June 13, 2023	13
January 10, 2025	2

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility

Most-cited tags at this facility
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Times cited	Last cited
K-0741	Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.	2	2023-06-13
K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	2	2023-06-13
E-0015	Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.	2	2023-06-13
K-0711	Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.	2	2023-06-13
K-0354	Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.	2	2023-06-13
K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	2	2023-06-13
E-0032	Provide primary/alternate means for communication.	2	2023-06-13
K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	1	2025-01-10

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category

Smoke Deficiencies 8
Miscellaneous Deficiencies 7
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 6
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
Other 2

Citations by CMS category
Category	Citations
Smoke Deficiencies	8
Miscellaneous Deficiencies	7
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies	6
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	5
Egress Deficiencies	2

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

January 10, 2025 — 2 citations

Citations issued on January 10, 2025
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 24, 2025)
K-0325	Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 24, 2025)

June 13, 2023 — 13 citations

Citations issued on June 13, 2023
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
E-0015	Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 22, 2023)
E-0032	Provide primary/alternate means for communication.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 22, 2023)
K-0222	Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 22, 2023)
K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 22, 2023)
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 22, 2023)
K-0354	Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 22, 2023)
K-0355	Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 22, 2023)
K-0700	Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 22, 2023)
K-0711	Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 22, 2023)
K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 22, 2023)
K-0741	Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 22, 2023)
K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 22, 2023)
K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 22, 2023)

April 14, 2021 — 13 citations

Citations issued on April 14, 2021
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
E-0015	Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2021)
E-0022	Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2021)
E-0030	List the names and contact information of those in the facility.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2021)
E-0032	Provide primary/alternate means for communication.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2021)
K-0223	Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2021)
K-0346	Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2021)
K-0354	Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2021)
K-0711	Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2021)
K-0741	Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2021)
K-0761	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2021)
K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2021)
K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2021)
K-0926	Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2021)

Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.