Nursing homes › Missouri › Independence › Abode Health and Wellness Center
17451 Medical Center Parkway, Independence, MO 64057 · (816) 373-7795 · 118 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 1/5; median among 479 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 2/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Blue Sky Basin, LLC, a group operating 5 facilities in 1 state. Group record: average rating 1.4/5, 1 abuse citation icon, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $511,020 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.21 (Missouri median: 3.36). RN hours: 0.28. Weekend total: 4.03.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 80 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-16 |
| 2026-05-14 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-16 |
| 2026-05-14 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-16 |
| 2026-01-23 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2025-12-19 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-12-19 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-05-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-15 |
| 2025-05-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-15 |
| 2025-02-19 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-02-24 |
| 2025-02-19 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Health | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Health | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-06-15 |
| 2025-02-19 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Health | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-15 |
| 2025-02-19 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-24 |
| 2025-02-19 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-19 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-15 |
| 2025-02-19 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-05 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-19 | Fine | $134,345 |
| 2025-02-19 | Payment Denial | 75 days payment denial |
| 2024-02-20 | Fine | $4,938 |
| 2024-02-12 | Fine | $4,938 |
| 2024-01-22 | Fine | $14,814 |
| 2024-01-08 | Fine | $4,938 |
| 2024-01-02 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-12-11 | Fine | $13,762 |
| 2023-11-20 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-11-13 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-11-06 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-30 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-23 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-17 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-10 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-02 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-09-25 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-09-18 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-09-11 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-09-05 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-08-28 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-08-21 | Fine | $4,587 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDEPENDENCE OPCO HOLDINGS, LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 07/01/2025 |
| DKDP MISSOURI LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2025 |
| DKYH MISSOURI LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2025 |
| BERGER, ELIOT | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2025 |
| KLEINER, DAVID | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2025 |
| PERLOW, BERNARD | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2025 |
| PERLOW, BERNARD | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2025 |
| BERGER, ELIOT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2025 |
| CICERO, STEVEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2025 |
| O'GUIN, LAURA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/29/2025 |
| PERLOW, BERNARD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2025 |
| SHORT, DAVID | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/29/2025 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Abode Health and Wellness Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 265456), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/abode-health-and-wellness-center-independence-mo/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 265456. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.