Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation
Public record summary
About this facility — Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation
Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Independence, Missouri. It is licensed for 194 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Missouri (97 beds).
It is one of 31 senior care facilities in Independence and 487 skilled nursing facilities across Missouri. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation 103 times across 14 inspections in the last three years, including 15 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $20,787 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Ownership & operator
Registered owners & officers
Regulatory standing
Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)
Services & coverage
Inspection record
Kitchen & food safety
11 earlier / fire-safety inspections (95 citations)
Federal penalties
Visitor reviews
★★★★★Renee Newman · 2026-05-12 · via Google“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently toured Carmel Hills while looking for a safe and supportive place for my mother who has dementia, and I had a very positive experience. From the moment I walked in, the environment felt welcoming, clean, and caring. You can tell the staff truly want residents and their families to feel comfortable during what can be a very emotional and important decision. The Admissions Directo…”
★★★angela Williams · 2026-06-01 · via Google“So far I have been somewhat happy with how the staff has responded to my father's needs. When they get to him they do a good job; however, they take entirely too long to respond. When the call light is pushed you wait too long for a response. That's a problem for me!! I appreciate a staff that show, care and compassion for your loved ones which they have; when you can find someone that's availab…”
★Bailey Banks · 2026-05-21 · via Google“So very discussed I Watched a staff member by the name Dasha sit on live for multiple hours as call lights went off and went completely unanswered for hours! Her and other staff members were just sitting in the break room for hours when she finally answered the call lights her attitude was terrible towards the residents as if she’s bothered by the fact they needed something ,like that isn’t litera…”
