Independence Court
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Perryville, MO
Independence Court
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Perryville, MO
Independence Court is a 75-bed residential care facility at 121 Independence Drive, Perryville, Perry County, Missouri, operated by Independence Health System, Inc under the administration of Dana Korando. The facility provides memory care, rehabilitation services, and skilled care. It maintains 24-hour staffing and operates continuously. The neighborhood is moderately walkable with a walk score of 69.
The facility has received CMS 5-Star Facility recognition, indicating superior quality performance according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rating criteria.
The facility indicates 24-hour staffing is maintained.
Rehabilitation services and skilled care are referenced. Religious services and ombudsman services are available.
The facility accepts Missouri Medicaid programs, including the Aged and Disabled Waiver, Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care, Structured Family Caregiving Waiver, MO HealthNet Aged Blind and Disabled, and Medicare Savings Program. Veterans and spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance benefits.
The facility’s regulatory history shows zero total inspections recorded, compared to a Missouri state average of seven for comparable residential care facilities. This unusually sparse inspection history requires explanation.
Before considering placement, families should request staffing documentation, memory care protocols, current licensing records, and clarification of the CMS 5-Star rating basis.
208-bed community Rank #12 / 450Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
1 year in operation Rank #115 / 226Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 226 homes we track in Missouri for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Missouri facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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 newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 69 / 100 Rank #87 / 545Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 545 homes we track in Missouri for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Missouri facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
CMS 5-Star Facility
Facility TypeSkilled Nursing Facility, Residential Care Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceMay 27, 2025
ExpirationMay 26, 2027
CountyPerry
License Number052719, 052720
Certification TypeMedicare / Medicaid
Independence Court is legally operated by Independence Health System, Inc, and administered by Dana Korando.
Corporate EntityINDEPENDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC
Owner NameIndependence Health System, Inc
Skilled Nursing Facility
133 units
Residential Care Facility
75 units
Total beds
208 units
Rehabilitation Services
24-Hour Staffing
Dedicated Alzheimer's Unit
Skilled Care
Pets not allowed
Specific ProgramsOmbudsman
Religious Services
Operating HoursOpen 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
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.
Inspection Scorecard
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.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Missouri average is: 54.9% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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91
MO AVG
96
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#219 / 450 |
37.4%
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37.4%
MO AVG
66.5
Rank
#380 / 407 | -44% | 5.52
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5.52
MO AVG
3.74
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$0
MO AVG
$76.9k
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9
MO AVG
36.5
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#10 / 274 | 2.3
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2.3
MO AVG
5.7
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#10 / 274 | - | 34 | - |
89
Facility
89
MO AVG
46
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#29 / 545 | Ashfield Active Living And Wellness Communities, Inc | $23.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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$23.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MO AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#4 / 251 | $8.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$8.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MO AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#10 / 251 | 34.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
34.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
MO AVG
54.9%
Rank
#248 / 251 | 265841 | ||||
| Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs | NH PC SNF | Blue Springs | 90
Facility
90
MO AVG
96
Rank
#225 / 450 |
98.9%
Facility
98.9%
MO AVG
66.5
Rank
#5 / 407 | +49% | 3.02
Facility
3.02
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#216 / 268 | +136% | -19% | $0
Facility
$0
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#1 / 276 | 16
Facility
16
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#51 / 274 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#30 / 274 | - | 89 | - |
68
Facility
68
MO AVG
46
Rank
#92 / 545 | Ignite Ind LLC | $14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#14 / 251 | $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#50 / 251 | 36.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
36.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
54.9%
Rank
#245 / 251 | 265880 | ||||
| Golden Age Living Center | NH SNF | Stover | 61
Facility
61
MO AVG
96
Rank
#338 / 450 |
86.9%
Facility
86.9%
MO AVG
66.5
Rank
#55 / 407 | +31% | 5.56
Facility
5.56
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#13 / 268 | +8% | +49% | $0
Facility
$0
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#1 / 276 | 6
Facility
6
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#4 / 274 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#1 / 274 | - | 53 | - |
38
Facility
38
MO AVG
46
Rank
#340 / 545 | Golden Age Nursing Home District | $4.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$4.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MO AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#194 / 251 | $3.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$3.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MO AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#127 / 251 | 78.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
78.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
MO AVG
54.9%
Rank
#9 / 251 | 265655 | ||||
| Good Shepherd Care Center | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Versailles | 164
Facility
164
MO AVG
96
Rank
#38 / 450 |
29.9%
Facility
29.9%
MO AVG
66.5
Rank
#397 / 407 | -55% | 4.89
Facility
4.89
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#26 / 268 | -5% | +31% | $0
Facility
$0
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#1 / 276 | 10
Facility
10
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#17 / 274 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#121 / 274 | - | 49 | - |
46
Facility
46
MO AVG
46
Rank
#282 / 545 | Good Shepherd Care Center | $5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MO AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#136 / 251 | $3.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$3.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MO AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#136 / 251 | 56.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
56.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
MO AVG
54.9%
Rank
#97 / 251 | 265528 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Independence Court
Who is the owner of Independence Court?
Independence Court is legally operated by Independence Health System, Inc, and administered by Dana Korando.
Is Independence Court in a walkable area?
Independence Court has a walk score of 69. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Independence Court?
According to MO state health department records, Independence Court's license number is 052719, 052720.
When does Independence Court's license expire?
According to MO state health department records, Independence Court's license expires on May 26, 2027.
How long has Independence Court been in business?
Independence Court has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Independence Court?
No, Independence Court has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Independence Court?
Dana Korando is the administrator of Independence Court.
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