Nursing Home

Baptist Homes of Independence

Nursing Home

Baptist Homes of Independence

17451 Medical Center Pkwy, Independence, MO 64057 View map
Overview of Baptist Homes of Independence

Have a magnificent retirement with the respected senior living community of Baptist Homes of Independence in the tranquil town of Independence, MO, offering top-notch assisted living services. Dedicated to providing its residents with comfort and peace of mind, a passionate team ensures round-the-clock assistance with daily activities. The community also offers healthcare services including staffing & ancillary services, non-ambulatory care, incontinence care, and diabetic care.

Meet new friends and enjoy its beautifully created spaces along the way. The community also serves delectable and healthy meals that satisfy cravings. Experience its vibrant off-site social activities and on-site devotional activities towards an active and enriching lifestyle. Baptist Homes of Independence is ideal for seniors seeking to maximize independence while receiving the unparalleled care and assistance they deserve.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Missouri average: 2.5/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Missouri average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Missouri average: 2.2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
1/5
Missouri average: 2.7/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
5h 7m per day

This home provides 37% more nursing time per resident than the Missouri average.

Missouri average: 3h 44m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 138

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Missouri average
Occupancy rate 44.5%
Residents per day (avg) 56
Occupancy rate
44.5%
Residents per day (avg)
56

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

13% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

47% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 years

Medicaid

40% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$5.0M
Operating deficit
-$892.0K
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$5,044,608.00
Operating deficit
$-891,958.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.2M
44.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.7M
Total costs $5.9M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 39 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Services, Campuses, Levels of Care, Floor Plans, Move-in Day, Resident Application, Online Payment, Resources, Church Resources, Media Resources, BHHM Articles, Voice for the Aging, Request a Speaker, Get Involved, Campus Needs, Volunteer, Give, Moral Injury, 21 Days of Prayer, Events, Be A Partner, Heart & Hand, About, Our Mission, Contact, Careers

What does this home offer?

Accepts Medicaid icon
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Accept Medicaid: Yes

Total residents icon
Total residents icon

Total Residents: 118

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Building Type: Single-story

Types of Care at Baptist Homes of Independence

Skilled Nursing
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 7

Missouri average 6.6


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 74
Citations per inspection
10.57

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

54 of 74 citations resulted from standard inspections; 7 of 74 resulted from complaint investigations; and 13 of 74 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
43% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 1

1 critical citation More info Missouri average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Missouri average: 1

72 moderate citations More info Missouri average: 33.6

1 minor citation More info Missouri average: 1.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation May 14, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 14, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Feb 19, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect critical citation Feb 19, 2025
Corrected

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The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.
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N

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Baptist Homes of Independence
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

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SNF

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138
39
THE BAPTIST HOME
44.5%
$5,044,047.00
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44.6%
56
1/5
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1/5
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Jackson Creek Memory Care
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AL

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Address 3.4 miles from city center — 2.26 miles to nearest hospital (Centerpoint Medical Center)

Address 17451 Medical Center Pkwy, Independence, MO 64057

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

157
Total Staff
86
Employees
71
Contractors
25,598
Total Hours (Quarter)
32
Avg Staff/Day
8.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse108.8 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse289.8 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant818.7 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
1.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
135 staff
9.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
1 staff
9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
11 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
2 staff
4.3hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
2.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
13.7%
of total hours from contractors
3,498 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 34 Medication Aide/Technician: 9 Registered Nurse: 7 Licensed Practical Nurse: 16 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant47348113,74491100%8.7
Licensed Practical Nurse1216284,58491100%9.8
Medication Aide/Technician79163,3829099%9.6
Registered Nurse37101,0658189%8.8
Physical Therapy Assistant3039196268%7.4
Physical Therapist1015246268%8.4
Nurse Practitioner1013894347%9
Dietitian2022122527%7.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician3252055459%3.4
Mental Health Service Worker2022032629%7.8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist2021773640%4.3
Qualified Social Worker2021154044%2.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112989%3.6
Other Dietary Services Staff1012344%5.9
Occupational Therapy Aide0112233%7.4
Medical Director011633%1.8

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
55 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicaid
42 residents (76.4%)
Private pay or other
13 residents (23.6%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.4
14% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 10.9

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 21.2
9% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 20.0%
In line with Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 17.2%
16% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 20.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 26.4%
45% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 18.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.1%
50% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 4.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.7%
46% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.4%
48% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.7%
87% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 5.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 23.3%
81% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 12.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 23.3%
6% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 22.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 47.7%
44% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 85.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 70.2%
23% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 90.9%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 17.9%
73% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 66.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $372K
409% higher than Missouri average

Missouri average: $73K

Number of fines 45
1746% more fines than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
45% more payment denials than Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.7

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $372K
Missouri average $73K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 19, 2025
$131K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Feb 19, 2025
75 days
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 20, 2024
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 12, 2024
$5K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural access prioritized.

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

MO SNC

Age 65+, Missouri resident, in approved facility.

~$1,215/month (individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Supplements SSI; facility-based only.

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

Missouri Structured Family Caregiving Waiver

Age 65+, Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, NFLOC, dementia diagnosis, live with caregiver.

~$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

$5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).

Caregiver must be family; small program size.

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Missouri MO HealthNet ABD

Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.

~$1,690/month (individual, projected); spenddown allowed.

$5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).

Less intensive than waivers; statewide access.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Missouri Caregiver Program

Caregivers of 60+ with dementia, Missouri resident, functional needs (2+ ADLs).

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).

Not assessed; need-based.

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Missouri SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Missouri resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Missouri VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Missouri resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

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