Nursing Home

The Rehabilitation Center of Independence

Nursing Home

The Rehabilitation Center of Independence

1800 S Swope Dr, Independence, MO 64057 View map
Overview of The Rehabilitation Center of Independence

The Rehabilitation Center of Independence focuses on skilled nursing and short-term care for seniors seeking to achieve their goals in a thriving environment. The nursing home is composed of a professional care staff who brings excellence to the recovery of every senior; residents can genuinely feel the high-end quality of care in a nurturing atmosphere. With its professional approach, TRC of Independence aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional care the compassionate staff delivers.

The nursing home specializes in post-hospital rehabilitation, other services include therapy (speech, occupational, physical), blood transfusions, respiratory care, post-stroke rehabilitation, diabetes management, and wound care.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Missouri average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Missouri average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Missouri average: 2.2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Missouri average: 2.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
2h 51m per day

This home provides 25% less nursing time per resident than the Missouri average.

Missouri average: 3h 49m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 6m per day 20m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 130

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Missouri average
Occupancy rate 75.2%
Residents per day (avg) 117
Occupancy rate
75.2%
Residents per day (avg)
117

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

10% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Private pay

52% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 30 days

Medicaid

38% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$12.2M
Operating loss
-$45.4K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$12,244,687.00
Operating loss
$-45,377.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.1M
42% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.1M
Total costs $12.3M
Bed community size
130-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 18 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License details

Facility type
Snf
County: JACKSON

Ownership & operating entity

The Rehabilitation Center of Independence is legally operated by 1800 OPCO LLC, and administrated by BRASWELL.

Corporate entity: 1800 OPCO LLC

Care Services

Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Health Care, Activities, Social Services, Wound Care, Rehabilitation, Dietary and Nutritional Needs Management
Operating Hours
24/7

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Meals are nutritionally balanced and meet medical and faith-based food requirements.
Meals Included
Yes

Types of Care at The Rehabilitation Center of Independence

Skilled Nursing
Contact The Rehabilitation Center of Independence

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicare

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Missouri average 6.6


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 56
Citations per inspection
11.2

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

52 of 56 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 56 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 56 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 3
329% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 2
100% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 1

3 critical citations More info Missouri average: 0.7

2 serious citations More info Missouri average: 1

51 moderate citations More info Missouri average: 33.6

0 minor citations More info Missouri average: 1.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Mar 12, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Jan 10, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Jan 10, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jan 10, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Independence

The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.
The Rehabilitation Center of Independence
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

N

Nursing

Independence
130
A
18
BROOKS, KENDEL
75.2%
$12,234,675.00
$5,141,350.00
42%
116.90
2/5
2.8474
2/5
1/5
5/5
2
56
5
-94%
-24%
+13%
Independence Manor Care Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MO 64055-1853
99
-
-
INDEPENDENCE MANOR INC
67.2%
$6,716,593.00
$3,058,995.00
45.5%
52
1/5
4.0154
3/5
1/5
1/5
-
28
-
-58%
+7%
+1%
Baptist Homes of Independence
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Independence
138
-
39
THE BAPTIST HOME
44.5%
$5,044,047.00
$2,247,798.00
44.6%
56
1/5
5.1145
1/5
2/5
1/5
47
74
1
-18%
+37%
-33%
Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

N

Nursing

Independence
194
-
29
-
79.0%
$18,780,904.00
$6,282,045.00
33.4%
151.10
1/5
2.0387
1/5
1/5
4/5
1
84
2
-60%
-45%
+19%
Jackson Creek Memory Care
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MO 64057-1548
70
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

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Address 3.5 miles from city center — 2.75 miles to nearest hospital (Centerpoint Medical Center)

Address 1800 S Swope Dr, Independence, MO 64057

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

216
Total Staff
134
Employees
82
Contractors
46,193
Total Hours (Quarter)
59
Avg Staff/Day
8.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse110.8 No
Licensed Practical Nurse309.4 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant968.8 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
9.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
161 staff
9.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Therapy Services
35 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
4 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Social Services
4 staff
4.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
12%
of total hours from contractors
5,545 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 36 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 2 Licensed Practical Nurse: 14 Medication Aide/Technician: 11 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant60369618,72191100%8.8
Licensed Practical Nurse1614307,07291100%9.4
Medication Aide/Technician1811295,59091100%10.1
Physical Therapist220224,99491100%8.1
RN Director of Nursing3031,6756976%9
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist0449367582%6.5
Occupational Therapy Aide2027908492%9
Other Dietary Services Staff3037417380%6.4
Physical Therapy Aide0557236673%6.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist1236908290%8.1
Administrator2026156369%9.8
Nurse Practitioner1015776875%8.5
Dietitian1015236976%7.6
Dental Services Staff1014395965%7.4
Nurse Aide in Training2024054448%9
Respiratory Therapy Technician0224036369%5.8
Registered Nurse1013353134%10.8
Qualified Social Worker0443326976%4.7
Physician Assistant1013276268%5.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0332746774%4.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant0113233%10.7

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
96 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
2 residents (2.1%)
Medicaid
81 residents (84.4%)
Private pay or other
13 residents (13.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.6
30% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 10.9

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 17.7
9% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.5

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Missouri avg: 3.1 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.1%
14% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 13.4%
35% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 20.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 22.6%
25% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 18.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.1%
74% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 4.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.9%
18% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.6%
80% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.6%
89% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 5.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 23.3%
81% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 12.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5.7%
74% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 22.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.3%
5% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 85.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.0%
8% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 90.9%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.48
29% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.69
71% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.35

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Missouri avg: 2.6 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 33.8%
49% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 66.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 35.6%
44% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 63.5%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 20.3%
20% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 25.3%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 7.5%
44% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 13.4%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 50.0%
7% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 42.6%
16% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $136K
86% higher than Missouri average

Missouri average: $73K

Number of fines 2
18% fewer fines than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
45% more payment denials than Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.7

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $136K
Missouri average $73K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 10, 2025
$71K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Jan 10, 2025
18 days
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jun 13, 2023
$64K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural access prioritized.

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

MO SNC

Age 65+, Missouri resident, in approved facility.

~$1,215/month (individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Supplements SSI; facility-based only.

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

Missouri Structured Family Caregiving Waiver

Age 65+, Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, NFLOC, dementia diagnosis, live with caregiver.

~$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

$5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).

Caregiver must be family; small program size.

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Missouri MO HealthNet ABD

Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.

~$1,690/month (individual, projected); spenddown allowed.

$5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).

Less intensive than waivers; statewide access.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Missouri Caregiver Program

Caregivers of 60+ with dementia, Missouri resident, functional needs (2+ ADLs).

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).

Not assessed; need-based.

Administered via AAAs and Alzheimer’s Association; rural focus.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Missouri SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Missouri resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Missouri VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Missouri resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.