Best Nursing Homes in Independence, MO

Updated May 2026

We analyzed 11 homes in Independence, MO

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Missouri Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

Government Data for Nursing Homes in Independence, Missouri: Salaries, Revenues, Occupancy Rates, Ownership.

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Sunterra Springs Independence	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. N Nursing	Independence	38 Facility 38 MO AVG 110 Rank #412 / 459	100.0% Facility 100.0% MO AVG 66.6% Rank #1 / 283	+50%	3.37 Facility 3.37 MO AVG 3.74 Rank #184 / 276	+95%	-10%	$0 Facility $0 MO AVG $76.9k Rank #1 / 283	22 Facility 22 MO AVG 36.5 Rank #88 / 281	4.4 Facility 4.4 MO AVG 5.7 Rank #96 / 281	- Facility - MO AVG 1.7	36	-	30 Facility 30 MO AVG 50 Rank #386 / 562	Johnathan Bangerter	$6.5M Facility $6.5M MO AVG $8.4M Rank #137 / 286	$2.8M Facility $2.8M MO AVG $3.3M Rank #187 / 286	43.6% Facility 43.6% MO AVG 45.6% Rank #235 / 286	265864
The Rehabilitation Center of Independence	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. N Nursing	Independence	130 Facility 130 MO AVG 110 Rank #57 / 459	90.8% Facility 90.8% MO AVG 66.6% Rank #34 / 283	+36%	2.85 Facility 2.85 MO AVG 3.74 Rank #243 / 276	-81%	-24%	$135.7k Facility $135.7k MO AVG $76.9k Rank #259 / 283	56 Facility 56 MO AVG 36.5 Rank #236 / 281	11.2 Facility 11.2 MO AVG 5.7 Rank #275 / 281	5 Facility 5 MO AVG 1.7	117	A	18 Facility 18 MO AVG 50 Rank #460 / 562	Kendel Brooks	$12.2M Facility $12.2M MO AVG $8.4M Rank #59 / 286	$6.5M Facility $6.5M MO AVG $3.3M Rank #49 / 286	52.9% Facility 52.9% MO AVG 45.6% Rank #160 / 286	265693
Ignite Medical Resort St Mary‘s	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Blue Springs	130 Facility 130 MO AVG 110 Rank #57 / 459	64.6% Facility 64.6% MO AVG 66.6% Rank #182 / 283	-3%	2.74 Facility 2.74 MO AVG 3.74 Rank #248 / 276	-36%	-27%	$0 Facility $0 MO AVG $76.9k Rank #1 / 283	35 Facility 35 MO AVG 36.5 Rank #169 / 281	11.7 Facility 11.7 MO AVG 5.7 Rank #278 / 281	1 Facility 1 MO AVG 1.7	86	-	64 Facility 64 MO AVG 50 Rank #135 / 562	Ignite St Marys Jv LLC	$16.2M Facility $16.2M MO AVG $8.4M Rank #26 / 286	$6.3M Facility $6.3M MO AVG $3.3M Rank #51 / 286	39.1% Facility 39.1% MO AVG 45.6% Rank #258 / 286	265759
Maywood Terrace Living Center	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. N Nursing	Independence (Maywood)	89 Facility 89 MO AVG 110 Rank #227 / 459	46.1% Facility 46.1% MO AVG 66.6% Rank #256 / 283	-31%	3.14 Facility 3.14 MO AVG 3.74 Rank #220 / 276	-16%	-16%	$9.8k Facility $9.8k MO AVG $76.9k Rank #157 / 283	55 Facility 55 MO AVG 36.5 Rank #233 / 281	9.2 Facility 9.2 MO AVG 5.7 Rank #268 / 281	1 Facility 1 MO AVG 1.7	42	-	46 Facility 46 MO AVG 50 Rank #283 / 562	Rhonda Moore	$4.6M Facility $4.6M MO AVG $8.4M Rank #220 / 286	$1.9M Facility $1.9M MO AVG $3.3M Rank #250 / 286	42.6% Facility 42.6% MO AVG 45.6% Rank #244 / 286	265404
Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). N Nursing	Independence	194 Facility 194 MO AVG 110 Rank #12 / 459	73.7% Facility 73.7% MO AVG 66.6% Rank #136 / 283	+11%	2.04 Facility 2.04 MO AVG 3.74 Rank #272 / 276	-34%	-45%	$20.8k Facility $20.8k MO AVG $76.9k Rank #197 / 283	84 Facility 84 MO AVG 36.5 Rank #269 / 281	8.4 Facility 8.4 MO AVG 5.7 Rank #254 / 281	2 Facility 2 MO AVG 1.7	151	-	29 Facility 29 MO AVG 50 Rank #396 / 562	810 Opco LLC	$18.8M Facility $18.8M MO AVG $8.4M Rank #20 / 286	$7.9M Facility $7.9M MO AVG $3.3M Rank #27 / 286	41.7% Facility 41.7% MO AVG 45.6% Rank #252 / 286	265727
Baptist Homes of Independence	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Independence	118 Facility 118 MO AVG 110 Rank #130 / 459	46.6% Facility 46.6% MO AVG 66.6% Rank #254 / 283	-30%	5.11 Facility 5.11 MO AVG 3.74 Rank #26 / 276	-30%	+37%	$460.9k Facility $460.9k MO AVG $76.9k Rank #282 / 283	74 Facility 74 MO AVG 36.5 Rank #264 / 281	10.6 Facility 10.6 MO AVG 5.7 Rank #273 / 281	1 Facility 1 MO AVG 1.7	56	-	39 Facility 39 MO AVG 50 Rank #329 / 562	The Baptist Home	$5.0M Facility $5.0M MO AVG $8.4M Rank #200 / 286	$3.8M Facility $3.8M MO AVG $3.3M Rank #135 / 286	74.6% Facility 74.6% MO AVG 45.6% Rank #21 / 286	265456
Jackson Creek Post Acute	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Independence	120 Facility 120 MO AVG 110 Rank #70 / 459	82.5% Facility 82.5% MO AVG 66.6% Rank #85 / 283	+24%	4.05 Facility 4.05 MO AVG 3.74 Rank #84 / 276	-56%	+8%	$27.6k Facility $27.6k MO AVG $76.9k Rank #209 / 283	34 Facility 34 MO AVG 36.5 Rank #161 / 281	4.9 Facility 4.9 MO AVG 5.7 Rank #122 / 281	2 Facility 2 MO AVG 1.7	101	-	81 Facility 81 MO AVG 50 Rank #43 / 562	Independence Community Healthcare, LLC	$15.6M Facility $15.6M MO AVG $8.4M Rank #33 / 286	$9.2M Facility $9.2M MO AVG $3.3M Rank #13 / 286	59% Facility 59% MO AVG 45.6% Rank #104 / 286	265820
Independence Manor Care Center	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Independence	99 Facility 99 MO AVG 110 Rank #170 / 459	54.5% Facility 54.5% MO AVG 66.6% Rank #230 / 283	-18%	4.02 Facility 4.02 MO AVG 3.74 Rank #100 / 276	+23%	+7%	$0 Facility $0 MO AVG $76.9k Rank #1 / 283	28 Facility 28 MO AVG 36.5 Rank #124 / 281	9.3 Facility 9.3 MO AVG 5.7 Rank #269 / 281	- Facility - MO AVG 1.7	52	-	81 Facility 81 MO AVG 50 Rank #43 / 562	Independence Manor Inc	$6.7M Facility $6.7M MO AVG $8.4M Rank #129 / 286	$4.0M Facility $4.0M MO AVG $3.3M Rank #125 / 286	59.1% Facility 59.1% MO AVG 45.6% Rank #103 / 286	265682

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Overview of Jackson Creek Post Acute

Villages of Jackson Creek is a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living home located in Independence, Missouri. It offers quality rehabilitation, short- and long-term care, and assisted living services. The facility provides a home-like environment with private and semi-private rooms for comfort and privacy.

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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.

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