Complaint Investigation
Inspection Summary
Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation
Citations
1
CMS Rating
1/5
Beds
194
Provider ID
265727
Healthcare Facility
Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation
Independence, MO · View full profile →
CARMEL HILLS WELLNESS & REHABILITATION in INDEPENDENCE, MO — inspection on January 16, 2025.
Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
FF550
Minimal harm or 21003
Few affected
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure hot foods on room trays were served at or close to 120 F (degrees Fahrenheit), on 1/15/25 during lunch and on 1/16/25 during breakfast.
This practice potentially affected at least 60 residents who resided on the 100, 200, 300 and 400 Halls.
The facility census was 158 residents.
265727
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in INDEPENDENCE, MO, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from CARMEL HILLS WELLNESS & REHABILITATION or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.