Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in Independence, MO

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 11 nursing homes in Independence, MO using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in MO

Reviewed by

Jordan Weiss, PhD

Last updated

Jun 2026

We analyzed

11 homes

Other senior care options in Independence:

Assisted Living Memory Care Independent Living

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Independence, MO. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 3.2/ 5

Avg Staffing Rating: 1.6/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Independence, MO. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 3.4/ 5

Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.1/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Independence, MO. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 3.0/ 5

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.


Sunterra Springs Independence	NH SNF	Independence	38 Facility 38 MO AVG 96 Rank #420 / 450	100.0% Facility 100.0% MO AVG 65.1 Rank #1 / 418	+54%	3.37 Facility 3.37 MO AVG 3.74 Rank #177 / 270	+95%	-10%	$0 Facility $0 MO AVG $76.9k Rank #1 / 276	22 Facility 22 MO AVG 36.5 Rank #84 / 274	4.4 Facility 4.4 MO AVG 5.7 Rank #91 / 274	-	38	-	30 Facility 30 MO AVG 45 Rank #386 / 563	Johnathan Bangerter	$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 MO AVG $8.4M Rank #139 / 277	$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 MO AVG $3.3M Rank #188 / 277	43.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 43.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 MO AVG 45.6% Rank #232 / 277	265864
Ignite Medical Resort St Mary‘s	NH MC PC SNF	Blue Springs	130 Facility 130 MO AVG 96 Rank #75 / 450	64.6% Facility 64.6% MO AVG 65.1 Rank #234 / 418	-1%	2.74 Facility 2.74 MO AVG 3.74 Rank #241 / 270	-36%	-27%	$0 Facility $0 MO AVG $76.9k Rank #1 / 276	35 Facility 35 MO AVG 36.5 Rank #166 / 274	11.7 Facility 11.7 MO AVG 5.7 Rank #271 / 274	1	84	-	64 Facility 64 MO AVG 45 Rank #135 / 563	Ignite St Marys Jv LLC	$13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 MO AVG $8.4M Rank #23 / 277	$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 MO AVG $3.3M Rank #45 / 277	39%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 39%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 MO AVG 45.6% Rank #255 / 277	265759
The Rehabilitation Center of Independence	NH PC SNF	Independence	130 Facility 130 MO AVG 96 Rank #75 / 450	90.8% Facility 90.8% MO AVG 65.1 Rank #30 / 418	+40%	2.85 Facility 2.85 MO AVG 3.74 Rank #236 / 270	-81%	-24%	$135.7k Facility $135.7k MO AVG $76.9k Rank #255 / 276	56 Facility 56 MO AVG 36.5 Rank #230 / 274	11.2 Facility 11.2 MO AVG 5.7 Rank #268 / 274	5	118	-	18 Facility 18 MO AVG 45 Rank #460 / 563	Kendel Brooks	$11.4MFiscal year ending 08/2024 Facility $11.4MFiscal year ending 08/2024 MO AVG $8.4M Rank #51 / 277	$5.7MFiscal year ending 08/2024 Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 08/2024 MO AVG $3.3M Rank #43 / 277	50.3%Fiscal year ending 08/2024 Facility 50.3%Fiscal year ending 08/2024 MO AVG 45.6% Rank #159 / 277	265693
Independence Manor Care Center	NH HOS MC RC SNF	Independence	99 Facility 99 MO AVG 96 Rank #184 / 450	54.5% Facility 54.5% MO AVG 65.1 Rank #311 / 418	-16%	4.02 Facility 4.02 MO AVG 3.74 Rank #97 / 270	+23%	+7%	$0 Facility $0 MO AVG $76.9k Rank #1 / 276	28 Facility 28 MO AVG 36.5 Rank #119 / 274	9.3 Facility 9.3 MO AVG 5.7 Rank #261 / 274	-	54	-	81 Facility 81 MO AVG 45 Rank #43 / 563	Independence Manor Inc	$6.0MFiscal year ending 11/2023 Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 11/2023 MO AVG $8.4M Rank #133 / 277	$3.4MFiscal year ending 11/2023 Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 11/2023 MO AVG $3.3M Rank #127 / 277	56.8%Fiscal year ending 11/2023 Facility 56.8%Fiscal year ending 11/2023 MO AVG 45.6% Rank #100 / 277	265682
Jackson Creek Post Acute	NH AL SNF	Independence	182 Facility 182 MO AVG 96 Rank #24 / 450	22.5% Facility 22.5% MO AVG 65.1 Rank #406 / 418	-65%	4.05 Facility 4.05 MO AVG 3.74 Rank #82 / 270	-56%	+8%	$29.2k Facility $29.2k MO AVG $76.9k Rank #203 / 276	34 Facility 34 MO AVG 36.5 Rank #157 / 274	4.9 Facility 4.9 MO AVG 5.7 Rank #117 / 274	2	41	-	81 Facility 81 MO AVG 45 Rank #43 / 563	Independence Community Healthcare, LLC	$13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 MO AVG $8.4M Rank #28 / 277	$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 MO AVG $3.3M Rank #12 / 277	55.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 55.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 MO AVG 45.6% Rank #101 / 277	265820
Baptist Homes of Independence	NH AL IL MC RESC SNF	Independence	118 Facility 118 MO AVG 96 Rank #143 / 450	46.6% Facility 46.6% MO AVG 65.1 Rank #346 / 418	-28%	5.11 Facility 5.11 MO AVG 3.74 Rank #26 / 270	-30%	+37%	$297.0k Facility $297.0k MO AVG $76.9k Rank #274 / 276	74 Facility 74 MO AVG 36.5 Rank #258 / 274	10.6 Facility 10.6 MO AVG 5.7 Rank #266 / 274	1	55	-	39 Facility 39 MO AVG 45 Rank #329 / 563	The Baptist Home	$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 MO AVG $8.4M Rank #201 / 277	$2.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $2.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 MO AVG $3.3M Rank #138 / 277	52.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 52.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 MO AVG 45.6% Rank #20 / 277	265456
Maywood Terrace Living Center	NH HOS MC SNF	Independence (Maywood)	89 Facility 89 MO AVG 96 Rank #243 / 450	46.1% Facility 46.1% MO AVG 65.1 Rank #348 / 418	-29%	3.14 Facility 3.14 MO AVG 3.74 Rank #214 / 270	-16%	-16%	$0 Facility $0 MO AVG $76.9k Rank #1 / 276	55 Facility 55 MO AVG 36.5 Rank #227 / 274	9.2 Facility 9.2 MO AVG 5.7 Rank #260 / 274	1	41	-	46 Facility 46 MO AVG 45 Rank #283 / 563	Rhonda Moore	$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 MO AVG $8.4M Rank #217 / 277	$1.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $1.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 MO AVG $3.3M Rank #248 / 277	46.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 46.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 MO AVG 45.6% Rank #240 / 277	265404
Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation	NH	Independence	194 Facility 194 MO AVG 96 Rank #15 / 450	73.7% Facility 73.7% MO AVG 65.1 Rank #157 / 418	+13%	2.04 Facility 2.04 MO AVG 3.74 Rank #266 / 270	-34%	-45%	$20.8k Facility $20.8k MO AVG $76.9k Rank #193 / 276	84 Facility 84 MO AVG 36.5 Rank #263 / 274	8.4 Facility 8.4 MO AVG 5.7 Rank #246 / 274	2	143	-	29 Facility 29 MO AVG 45 Rank #396 / 563	810 Opco LLC	$17.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024 Facility $17.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024 MO AVG $8.4M Rank #18 / 277	$7.0MFiscal year ending 08/2024 Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 08/2024 MO AVG $3.3M Rank #24 / 277	39.6%Fiscal year ending 08/2024 Facility 39.6%Fiscal year ending 08/2024 MO AVG 45.6% Rank #248 / 277	265727

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Overview of Forest View Senior Living at the Groves

Forest View Senior Living at the Groves is an independent living community in Independence, Missouri, operating under the broader Groves campus brand. It accepts Medicaid, which is a meaningful access point for independent living communities in Missouri where private-pay-only options are the norm.

Pets are welcome. Religious services are available on-site. The amenity set includes a beauty salon and barbershop, carports and garages for residents with vehicles, and laundry facilities. A recreational curriculum rounds out the lifestyle programming, alongside dining and social activities that the profile references without detailing further.

The Walk Score is 15, so a car is a practical necessity for most errands and appointments. That said, the on-site amenities cover enough daily needs that residents without regular transportation aren’t entirely without options.

For older adults in the Independence area looking for independent living with Medicaid acceptance and a standard set of community amenities, Forest View at The Groves covers the basics in a car-dependent suburban setting.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

CMS data
5 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

35%
Care Quality
20%
Staffing
20%
Regulatory
20%
Operational
5%
Environment

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

Includes
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
QM Rating
Long-Stay QM
Short-Stay QM

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Includes
Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
RN vs State
Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
RN Turnover

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

Includes
Citations
Citations/Inspection
Severe Citations
Fines
Accreditations

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

Includes
Occupancy vs State
Avg Length of Stay
Revenue
Payroll %
Years in Operation
Admin Tenure

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

Includes
Walk Score
BBB Rating

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What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Missouri?

Assisted living in Missouri is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Missouri Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Missouri Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 11 nursing homes in Independence, MO. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Independence, MO?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Independence, MO, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Independence, MO?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.