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Blue Hills Rest Home
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Home Care, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Independence, MO
Front exterior of a senior living facility with a grassy area Exterior view of a senior living facility Bright dining room with floral table arrangements Common lounge area with seating and wooden floors

Blue Hills Rest Home

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Home Care, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Independence, MO
2207 North Blue Mills Road, Independence, MO 64058 View map
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Overview of Blue Hills Rest Home

Blue Hills Rest Home offers assisted living, adult day care, home care, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Independence, MO. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident lives in a private or semi-private room, while adult day care provides care during the day. Home care supports a person in their own home, and hospice care provides end-of-life support.

Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay for a resident whose usual caregiver needs time away, travel, or recovery. With several care types available, Blue Hills Rest Home may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could change over time.

The home has 63 beds. Private rooms provide a single-person living space, while semi-private rooms accommodate a resident with a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet as part of daily life. The In-home care Services program supports the community’s home care offering.

Sarah White is the administrator, and Marie Dunham is the director.

Facility Direct Line (816) 796-3376
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 63 Rank #145 / 217Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 145th out of 217 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited. Rank #8 / 187Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 8th out of 187 assisted living communities we track in Missouri for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Missouri average, with its Statewide rank out of 187. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
95.2% This home is often near full

Based on 60 residents and 63 beds. Source: state inspection report (Sep 2023)

Higher than the Missouri average: 64.3%

About This Community

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

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Touring HoursMonday – Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Private Room Semi-Private / Shared Room

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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 data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 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 (74% below)

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

This Facility MO Average vs. MO Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4 64.0 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. 1.3 5.0 This facility has 74% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (1.3 vs. MO avg 5).↓ 74% better

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

This Facility MO Average vs. MO Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 3 12.0 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
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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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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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.
Baptist Homes of Independence
AL
IL
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
 Independence
118
Facility 118
MO AVG 88
Rank #42 / 217
No
39
Facility 39
MO AVG 42
Rank #139 / 259
- The Baptist Home
Benton House of Raymore
AL
MC
 Raymore
95
Facility 95
MO AVG 88
Rank #71 / 217
Yes
19
Facility 19
MO AVG 42
Rank #203 / 259
Studio / 1 Bed Ahr Raymore Mo Alf Trs Sub, LLC
Cedarhurst of Blue Springs
AL
MC
 Blue Springs
89
Facility 89
MO AVG 88
Rank #82 / 217
Yes
11
Facility 11
MO AVG 42
Rank #227 / 259
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Cedarhurst Of Blue Springs Real Estate, LLC
The Parkway Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
 Blue Springs
72
Facility 72
MO AVG 88
Rank #115 / 217
Yes
52
Facility 52
MO AVG 42
Rank #102 / 259
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 550 Ne Napoleon Opco LLC
Blue Hills Rest Home
AL
ADC
HC
HOS
MC
RC
 Independence
63
Facility 63
MO AVG 88
Rank #145 / 217
Yes - Private / Semi-Private Rooms Blue Hills Rest Home, Inc

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MO assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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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 95.2%.

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 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 levels of care does Blue Hills Rest Home provide?

Blue Hills Rest Home offers Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Home Care, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care.

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