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Abode Health and Wellness Center

On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.

17451 Medical Center Parkway, Independence, MO 64057118 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 8 Google reviews

5
4
3
2
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9/ 10
critical Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (46 vs median 10)

Bottom 25% in MO · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · $324,208 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS) · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Due to the lack of descriptive content in recent reviews, it is impossible to assess the quality of care at this facility. Families should visit in person and speak with current residents' families to verify the care standards.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

8 reviews on Google
It is impossible to provide a specific summary of the facility's quality because all recent reviews consist of 5-star ratings without any descriptive text. While the perfect rating suggests high satisfaction, there is no qualitative information regarding care, staff, or amenities.

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 8 analyzed

5
8
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed you are very responsive to feedback from the community; how does the administration involve families in addressing facility improvements?
  • 2With the recent state inspections, what specific steps has the team taken to resolve the identified deficiencies and improve care standards?
  • 3How does the nursing team manage medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the overnight hours?
  • 4What is the current plan for increasing staffing levels to ensure every resident receives consistent, attentive care?
  • 5What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to help residents stay engaged and connected with one another?
  • 6How do you ensure that the clinical care and health monitoring meet the high standards that residents and families expect?

Personalized based on this facility's data

Source: 8 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.47hrs
62%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.34hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
1/ 5
Better Than Avg

5

measures

Worse Than Avg

8

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility67.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
67.0%
US
93.4%
MO
84.4%
Jackson
95.7%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility70.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
70.2%
US
95.5%
MO
90.9%
Jackson
97.5%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility39.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
39.0%
US
14.4%
MO
19.1%
Jackson
15.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.9%
US
12.1%
MO
16.7%
Jackson
9.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.5%
Better than Avg
Here
13.5%
US
15.4%
MO
23.6%
Jackson
16.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.1%
US
15.3%
MO
18.9%
Jackson
17.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility36.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
36.1%
US
81.8%
MO
65.9%
Jackson
88.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

46deficiencies
31penalties
Well above state avg (12.0)
24 complaint-triggered
$324,208 in fines

Abode Health and Wellness Center has a concerning pattern with families filing 24 complaints that triggered federal inspections. Recurring issues span nursing staffing, medication management, and infection control, with similar deficiencies appearing repeatedly across multiple surveys from 2021-2025. While the facility reports correcting violations, the persistence of problems in critical care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider when evaluating this facility.

Jan 23, 2026Complaint
1
0569Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Dec 19, 2025Complaint
2
0602Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

0760Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

May 14, 2025Complaint
2
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Feb 19, 2025Complaint
11
0610Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0725Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0800Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Feb 19, 2025Routine
53
0727Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

0865Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

0867Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0882Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

0015Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

0022Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

0025Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

0030Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

0354Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0911Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0567Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

0568Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

0582Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0641Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0680Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

0695Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0732Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0881Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0887Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

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.

0908Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0100Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

0161Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0271Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

0300Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0919Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

0926Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0625Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0679Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0745Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0342Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

Nov 21, 2024Complaint
2
0569Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

0602Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Federal Penalties

Payment Denial

Feb 19, 2025

75-day denial

Fine

Feb 19, 2025

$134,313

Fine

Feb 20, 2024

$4,938

Fine

Feb 12, 2024

$4,938

Fine

Jan 22, 2024

$14,814

Fine

Jan 8, 2024

$4,938

Fine

Jan 2, 2024

$4,587

Fine

Dec 11, 2023

$13,762

Fine

Nov 20, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Nov 13, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Nov 6, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Oct 30, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Oct 23, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Oct 17, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Oct 10, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Oct 2, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Sep 25, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Sep 18, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Sep 11, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Sep 5, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Aug 28, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Aug 21, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Aug 14, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Aug 7, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Jul 17, 2023

$13,762

Fine

Jun 26, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Jun 20, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Jun 12, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Jun 5, 2023

$4,587

Fine

May 30, 2023

$4,587

Fine

May 23, 2023

$4,587

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Abode Health and Wellness Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

The Baptist Home

Chain Size

5 facilities nationwide

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Braams, StuartW-2 Managing EmployeeMackey, RonaldW-2 Managing EmployeeBrock, AlanOfficer / DirectorCampbell, BeverleyOfficer / DirectorDe Noon, WilliamOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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