Care Citations

REHABILITATION CENTER OF INDEPENDENCE, THE

1800 S SWOPE DRIVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO, 64057 · 8162572566

What CMS has flagged

  • CMS has flagged this facility for abuse citations.

On the CMS record

Overall rating (CMS)
2 / 5
Health inspection rating
2 / 5
Staffing rating
1 / 5
Certified beds
130
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT

Inspection findings on record (56)

Quoted exactly as CMS published them. We do not rewrite findings.

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0602 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0580 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0684 · scope/severity G · actual harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0725 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0804 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0868 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0550 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0565 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0677 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0850 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0880 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0559 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0580 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0582 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0623 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0625 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0641 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0658 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0679 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0689 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0690 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0693 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0803 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0600 · scope/severity G · actual harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0727 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0812 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0880 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0947 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0582 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0623 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0625 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0640 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0695 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0732 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0755 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0756 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0761 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0883 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0580 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0638 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0641 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0658 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0803 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0684 · scope/severity J · immediate jeopardy

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0689 · scope/severity J · immediate jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0760 · scope/severity J · immediate jeopardy

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0812 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0880 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0658 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0697 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0814 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0550 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0679 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0695 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0712 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0758 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Recorded as corrected on .

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) · CMS Certification Number 265693