The Rehabilitation Center of Independence

The Rehabilitation Center of Independence sits in a fairly big building with 130 licensed beds and usually has around 98 residents at any time, so there's always a regular group of people moving through for short-term rehab or longer stays, and though the building offers private rooms with TVs and phones and plenty of space to move around in, there have been some regular issues reported each year, like the January 10, 2025 inspection that showed 19 different deficiencies, including several about infections and four directly about infection control, which is something to think about if infection risks are important; the nursing staff turns over a good bit with 69% of the nurses leaving in a year, meaning you're likely to see new faces often, and though there are doctors who supervise care and nurses who work around the clock, the average nurse staffing hours per resident each day is 2.76, which sits well below the Missouri state average of 3.4. The center offers lots of therapy programs and rehabilitation services-speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy are all available, and there are specialized therapy programs for people needing help after a hospital stay or those managing strokes, wounds, diabetes, or other health problems, and there's a certified dietitian to make sure meals fit medical and religious diets, as well as a licensed social service staff who help when it's time for residents to go home or move on. A wound care specialist and certified wound care nurses handle wounds, and there's help for blood transfusions and respiratory care, which means there's specialized medical support for folks who need it, plus both inpatient and outpatient options if you're coming in for therapy and not to live. The facility connects with El Dorado Nursing And Rehabilitation and works with the Missouri Health Care Association, and it's known for post-acute care and trying to match treatment plans to what each person needs. The center also puts focus on working with children who need therapy, using indoor and outdoor spaces for fun and relationship-based approaches, so the rehab programs see children as well as adults, and families can take part in the therapy process with support from staff. While you'll find a dedicated rehab team, tailored recovery plans, and activities matched for people's personal needs, the facility has had some recurring issues-most notably a lack of required members in their Quality Assessment and Assurance group (deficiency F0868), some troubles in providing enough nursing staff (deficiency F0725), and citations for not always following care according to doctor orders or resident preferences (deficiency F0684); overall, the place offers a broad mix of rehab, skilled nursing, short-term, and long-term care services, but the inspection reports and nursing turnover rates are factors to keep in mind.