Nursing Homes in Independence, MO
9 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Independence, Missouri are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 55/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Jackson County.
2 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 5 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Independence scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in May 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Independence
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Independence list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Independence
- Sunterra Springs Independence — 81/100
- Monterey Park Rehabilitation & Health Care Center — 78/100
- Independence Manor Care Center — 66/100
Facilities to review carefully
- Abode Health And Wellness Center — 27/100
- Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation — 42/100
- Rehabilitation Center Of Independence, The — 45/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunterra Springs Independence | 81 | Generally Positive | 38 |
| Monterey Park Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | 78 | Generally Positive | 122 |
| Independence Manor Care Center | 66 | Use Caution | 99 |
| Maywood Terrace Living Center | 60 | Use Caution | 89 |
| Rosewood Rehab And Healthcare Center | 48 | Serious Concerns | 300 |
| Jackson Creek Post Acute | 47 | Serious Concerns | 120 |
| Rehabilitation Center Of Independence, The | 45 | Serious Concerns | 130 |
| Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation | 42 | Serious Concerns | 194 |
| Abode Health And Wellness Center | 27 | Critical Issues | 118 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Independence Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Independence?
Senior Care Report Card lists 9 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Independence, Missouri, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Independence?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Independence facilities is 55/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Independence nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 9 nursing homes in Independence, Missouri
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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