Blue Hills Rest Home
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Home Care, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Independence, MO

Blue Hills Rest Home

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Home Care, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Independence, MO

Overview of Blue Hills Rest Home

Experience senior living to its fullest with Blue Hills Rest Home located in the beautiful town of Independence, MO, offering assisted living services. The community primarily focuses on creating the best environment for residents, offering private and semi-private rooms tailored for men, women, and married couples. A highly equipped and dedicated team provides exceptional resident care and support, using personalized techniques for a smooth transition to care. With years of experience, the team prides itself on delivering high-quality care, treating each individual with dignity and respect, and fostering a nurturing atmosphere where everyone feels valued.

Offering above-and-beyond extensive services, residents can enjoy and benefit from nutritious home-cooked meals, housekeeping, an attending physician, and more. Residents can always have something to look forward to every morning with recreational programs and daily planned activities coordinated by a professional team. At Blue Hills Rest Home, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
60
Bed community size
63-bed community Rank #333 / 450Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 333rd out of 450 homes we track in Missouri for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Missouri facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
95%
Rank #13 / 407Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 407 homes we track in Missouri for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Missouri average, with its Statewide rank out of 407. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Missouri average: 66.6%
Occupied beds
60 / 63
Average occupied beds in Missouri homes 72 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
CountyJackson

Ownership & Operating Entity

Blue Hills Rest Home is legally operated by Blue Hills Rest Home, Inc., and administered by Sarah White.

Corporate EntityBLUE HILLS REST HOME, INC

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsIn-Home Care Services
Touring HoursMonday – Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Inspection History

In Missouri, the Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure performs the inspections and unannounced surveys required for all long-term care providers.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 4 deficiencies 3 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Missouri state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. Missouri state average
Overall vs. MO average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Missouri average:
• Total deficiencies (94% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (75% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMO Averagevs. MO Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 464 This facility has 94% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (4 vs. MO avg 64).↓ 94% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.35.3 This facility has 75% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (1.3 vs. MO avg 5.3).↓ 75% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMO Averagevs. MO Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 312 This facility has had 75% fewer total inspections than the Missouri average (3 vs. MO avg 12). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Places of interest near Blue Hills Rest Home

Address 6.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Independence's city center to Blue Hills Rest Home's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 6.46 miles to nearest hospital (Centerpoint Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Independence

Info below is compiled from the MO Dept. of Health & Senior Services (DHSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Benton House of Raymore
AL
MC
Raymore
95
Facility 95
MO AVG 96
Rank #207 / 450
Yes
19
Facility 19
MO AVG 46
Rank #453 / 545
Studio / 1 BedAhr Raymore Mo Alf Trs Sub, LLC-
Cedarhurst of Blue Springs
AL
MC
Blue Springs
89
Facility 89
MO AVG 96
Rank #243 / 450
Yes
11
Facility 11
MO AVG 46
Rank #497 / 545
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedCedarhurst Of Blue Springs Real Estate, LLC-
The Parkway Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Blue Springs
72
Facility 72
MO AVG 96
Rank #290 / 450
Yes
52
Facility 52
MO AVG 46
Rank #231 / 545
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed550 Ne Napoleon Opco LLC-
Blue Hills Rest Home
AL
ADC
HC
HOS
MC
RC
Independence
63
Facility 63
MO AVG 96
Rank #333 / 450
Yes-Private / Semi-Private RoomsBlue Hills Rest Home, Inc-
The Groves
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Independence (The Groves)-No
48
Facility 48
MO AVG 46
Rank #261 / 545
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Missouri

Blue Hills Rest Home is located in Independence, Missouri.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Missouri.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MO

Rural access prioritized.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Home health services

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

MO SNC

Age 65+
General Missouri resident, in approved facility.
Income Limits ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
MO

Supplements SSI; facility-based only.

Benefits
Monthly cash payment (~$156-$292/month) for care costs

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

Missouri Structured Family Caregiving Waiver

Age 65+
General Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, NFLOC, dementia diagnosis, live with caregiver.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits $5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).
MO

Caregiver must be family; small program size.

Benefits
Cash stipend ($1,000-$1,500/month) to family caregiver Respite Training Supplies ($500/year)

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Missouri MO HealthNet ABD

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,690/month (individual, projected); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).
MO

Less intensive than waivers; statewide access.

Benefits
Personal care (2-4 hours/day) Homemaker services Limited respite Medical equipment

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MO

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Missouri Caregiver Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ with dementia, Missouri resident, functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MO

Administered via AAAs and Alzheimer’s Association; rural focus.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week) Training Assistive tech ($500/year) Supplies

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Missouri VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Missouri resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MO

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Hills Rest Home

What is the occupancy rate at Blue Hills Rest Home?

Blue Hills Rest Home's occupancy is 95%.

Are pets allowed at Blue Hills Rest Home?

Yes, Blue Hills Rest Home allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Blue Hills Rest Home?

Sarah White is the administrator of Blue Hills Rest Home.

How many beds does Blue Hills Rest Home have?

Blue Hills Rest Home has 63 beds.

Has Blue Hills Rest Home had any deficiencies?

Blue Hills Rest Home has had 4 reported deficiencies since 2020 according to records from Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).

Are there photos of Blue Hills Rest Home?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Blue Hills Rest Home in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Blue Hills Rest Home?

Blue Hills Rest Home is located at 2207 North Blue Mills Road, Independence, MO 64058.

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