HERITAGE WELLNESS & REHABILITATION
17451 MEDICAL CENTER PARKWAY
INDEPENDENCE MO 64057
Phone: 8163737795
Abuse icon Special Focus watch list Non profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Missouri average: 1.5 star lower (2.5), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Independence average: 1.2 star lower (2.2), below average
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles. CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 118 |
| Average residents per day | 54.8 |
| Occupancy | 46% |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Chain | BLUE SKY BASIN, LLC (5 facilities) |
| County | Jackson |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1991-07-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 265456 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 47 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.93 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.21 |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 17 |
| Fines (total value) | $228,192 |
| Payment denials | 1 |
| Total penalties | 18 |
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Is HERITAGE WELLNESS & REHABILITATION highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 1, and quality measures 1.
How many beds does HERITAGE WELLNESS & REHABILITATION have?
CMS certifies 118 beds; the facility reports an average of 54.8 residents per day (about 46% occupancy).
Does HERITAGE WELLNESS & REHABILITATION have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $228,192 in fines and 1 payment denials for this facility.
Has HERITAGE WELLNESS & REHABILITATION been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles. CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.