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The Rehabilitation Center of Independence

1800 S SWOPE DRIVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO, 64057
(816) 257-2566
rcindependence.com
130 licensed beds

CMS rates The Rehabilitation Center of Independence 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 84 citations across 8 inspections in the last three years, with $71,208 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections1/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
130
State license
053810
CMS facility ID
265693
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
The Rehabilitation Center of Independence
Street address
1800 S SWOPE DRIVE
City / state / ZIP
Independence, MO 64057
Phone
(816) 257-2566
Website
rcindependence.com
State license #
053810

About this facility — The Rehabilitation Center of Independence

The Rehabilitation Center of Independence is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Independence, Missouri. It is licensed for 130 beds — 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.

It is listed as part of Opco Skilled Management, a group of 68 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited The Rehabilitation Center of Independence 84 times across 8 inspections in the last three years, including 6 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $71,208 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 November 6, 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

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner
1800 Opco Llc
Parent company
Opco Skilled Management
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Administrator
Wesley Page

Registered owners & officers

1800 S Swope Drive Mo, Llc
Mortgage holder · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Caliber Advisors Llc
Indirect owner — since 2022
Callicott, Michael
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Crestview Trust
Indirect owner — since 2022
El Dorado Nursing and Rehabilitation Llc
Direct owner — since 2022
Emerald Property Partners Llc
Mortgage holder · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Esdov Investments Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2022
First Sweetzer Holdings Llc
Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Garetz, David
Operational control — since 2022
Gibraltar Trust
Mortgage holder · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Hagins, Elizabeth
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Hatteras Investments Llc
Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Jubilee Master Holdings Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Kaplan, Esther
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Kaplan, Mordechai
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Kaplan, Mosha
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Montgomery Sky Trust
Mortgage holder · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Ozark Healthcare Realty Llc
Mortgage holder · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Rimpau Holdings Trust
Indirect owner — since 2022
Sasem Investments Llc
Indirect owner — since 2022
Sternshein, Jennifer
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Tadakamalla, Srinath
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Unger, Jeffrey
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Zimmerman, Caroline
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
1 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1998-07-09
License expires
2028-07-08
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
22 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$71,208 total
Last standard inspection
2025-01-10
Nurse staffing
2.5 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$342 per day (≈ $10,400/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
83% Medicaid · 7% Medicare · 10% private/other
Occupancy
75% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
33% above the MO median of $257/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
130
Licensed as
SNF
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 6 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-01-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0602
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
2025-03-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-03-18
6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (82 citations)
2025-01-10Health inspection21 citations
F-0550
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-02-24
F-0559
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2025-02-24
F-0565
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2025-02-24
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-02-24
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-02-24
F-0623
D · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2025-02-24
F-0625
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-02-24
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-02-24
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-02-24
F-0677
E · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-02-24
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-02-24
F-0684
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-02-24
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-02-24
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-02-24
F-0693
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-02-24
F-0725
F · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-02-24
F-0803
D · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2025-02-24
F-0804
F · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-02-24
F-0850
E · No harm found
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Corrected 2025-02-24
F-0868
F · No harm found
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2025-02-24
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-24
2023-06-13Health inspection20 citations
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0582
E · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0600
G · Actual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-06-13
F-0623
E · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0625
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0638
D · No harm found
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0640
E · No harm found
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0727
F · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0732
E · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0756
E · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0761
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0803
D · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0883
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0947
F · No harm found
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2023-07-11
2021-04-14Health inspection13 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2021-05-20
F-0658
E · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2021-05-20
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2021-05-20
F-0684
J · Immediate jeopardy
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-05-20
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2021-05-20
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2021-05-20
F-0697
E · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2021-05-20
F-0712
D · No harm found
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2021-05-20
F-0758
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2021-05-20
F-0760
J · Immediate jeopardy
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2021-05-20
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-05-20
F-0814
E · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2021-05-20
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-05-20
2025-01-10Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-02-24
K-0325
D · No harm found
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2025-02-24
2023-06-13Fire-safety inspection13 citations
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2023-07-22
E-0032
F · No harm found
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2023-07-22
K-0222
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-07-22
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-07-22
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-07-22
K-0354
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2023-07-22
K-0355
F · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-07-22
K-0700
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Corrected 2023-07-22
K-0711
F · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2023-07-22
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-07-22
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-07-22
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-07-22
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-07-22
2021-04-14Fire-safety inspection13 citations
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2021-05-20
E-0022
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected 2021-05-20
E-0030
F · No harm found
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2021-05-20
E-0032
F · No harm found
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2021-05-20
K-0223
D · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2021-05-20
K-0346
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2021-05-20
K-0354
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2021-05-20
K-0711
F · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2021-05-20
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2021-05-20
K-0761
E · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2021-05-20
K-0918
E · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-05-20
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2021-05-20
K-0926
F · No harm found
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2021-05-20

Federal penalties

2025-01-10Fine$71,208
2025-01-10Medicare payment denial — 18 days
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 265693.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Missouri.
Inspection citations, 3 years
84
More than 81% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 50
Federal fines, 3 years
$71,208
More than 85% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
2.5
Higher than 10% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.4
Nursing staff turnover, annual
71%
Higher than 83% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 57%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Missouri average on 14 and worse on 3. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased5.0%17.4%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight2.9%5.1%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.0%0.9%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection0.5%2.2%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms34.5%20.0%13.5%Worse than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.0%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.1%4.0%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine91.5%84.0%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened3.6%15.8%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication22.7%25.6%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine96.0%90.8%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers2.0%4.4%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence16.9%17.1%18.3%Near state average
Received an antipsychotic medication13.8%23.5%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.731.981.81Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.822.161.69Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine58.9%65.7%82.3%Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication3.3%2.1%1.5%Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine86.4%61.4%80.1%Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission24.8%25.7%23.4%Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit6.0%13.4%11.8%Better than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0580 3 inspections. Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
  • F-0658 3 inspections. Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
  • F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0550 2 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
  • F-0582 2 inspections. Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
  • F-0623 2 inspections. Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

What its owners also hold

  • First Sweetzer Holdings Llc has an ownership stake on file at 30 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Sasem Investments Llc has an ownership stake on file at 24 nursing homes, averaging 2.5 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Rimpau Holdings Trust has an ownership stake on file at 16 nursing homes, averaging 2.6 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Hatteras Investments Llc has an ownership stake on file at 13 nursing homes, averaging 2.6 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Missouri

  • Licensing: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Long-Term Care Regulation
  • File a complaint: 800-392-0210 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-309-3282. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 800-392-0210. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Centerpoint Medical Center, about 2.8 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • St Mary's Medical Center, about 7.1 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • University Health Lakewood Medical Center, about 8.1 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
3.9293 ratings on Google
★Norman Ledgerwood · 2026-06-15 · via Google

“My 98 year old bed-ridden mother has been an inmate at RCI for over a year. She is missing several pieces of clothing although all of them have her name marked in them. She is missing her hearing aids even though she can’t get out of bed. Her replacement hearing aids were found in the laundry room. I’m sure she didn’t take them there. The administration maintains she can hear ‘just fine’. I hope w…”

★★★★★Dawn James · 2026-05-11 · via Google

“Always a pleasure to visit my mom at this facility. I even brings our dogs occasionally and they are a big hit with all the residents. The nurses are super friendly (especially Erin) and very responsive to our questions and requests.”

★Anonymous. · 2026-01-28 · via Google

“If you truly love one of your loved ones DO NOT let them go here and do not let them sign any papers. When i was visiting my Grandpa, across the hall there was an elderly woman screaming for help, It took 10 minutes for someone to go check on her. My grandma(his wife) was up there everyday to make sure he was taken care of, and got manipulated time after time. The rooms are disgusting, it smells l…”

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Original records

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
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Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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