Abode Health and Wellness Center
17451 Medical Center Parkway · Independence, MO · 64057 · 8163737795
118 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: The Baptist Home
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $134,345 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$134,345 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 26 · $278,650 |
Inspection citations (77 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected February 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2025
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2025
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
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 April 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2025
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
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 June 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 19, 2025
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 April 5, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2025 | Fine | $134,345 |
| February 19, 2025 | Payment Denial | 75 days |
| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| February 12, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $14,814 |
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $4,587 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $13,762 |
| November 20, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| November 13, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 10, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 2, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 25, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 18, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 11, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 5, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 28, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 21, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 14, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| July 17, 2023 | Fine | $13,762 |
| June 26, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| June 20, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265456 · certified since July 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.