Alpine Breeze Health and Wellness
6124 Raytown Road · Raytown, MO · 64133 · 8163588222
154 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Vertical Health Services
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
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 prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.22 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.45 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.22 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.16 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $19,748 |
Inspection citations (55 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected September 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 20, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected September 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
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 September 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 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 September 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 20, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected September 24, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E August 20, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected September 24, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E August 20, 2025
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected September 24, 2025 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G April 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · L January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2023
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 23, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2023
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 December 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 23, 2025 | Fine | $10,550 |
| January 30, 2025 | Fine | $9,198 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265339 · certified since December 2, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.