The Groves
Tucked away in Jackson County, Independence, MO, The Groves is an inviting senior living community that offers a continuum of care services, including independent living, assisted living, short-term care, and long-term care. The community offers loving, attentive care in a secure and homey environment with private or semi-private room options and the full spectrum of services. Here, residents feel well-cared for with care services, such as skilled nursing, everyday care, medication management, cutting-edge rehab, wound and physician/dentist/podiatry, as well as professional counseling.
Residents are able to live their lives to the fullest without the hassle of chores like housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation. Transportation services are also provided so residents can get to their appointments on time, safely, and without the hassles of public commuting. In addition to delectable dining experiences, residents are also offered plenty of opportunities to connect, engage, and learn new things through a vibrant recreational curriculum.
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No pets allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
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1.2 miles from city center
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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.
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The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
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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
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.
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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| Sunterra Springs Independence |
NH
SNF
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Independence |
38
Facility
38
MO AVG
96
Rank
#420 / 450
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100.0%
Facility
100.0%
MO AVG
66.5%
Rank
#1 / 407
| +50% |
3.87
Facility
3.87
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#99 / 268
| +95% | +3% |
$0
Facility
$0
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#1 / 276
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22
Facility
22
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#85 / 274
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4.4
Facility
4.4
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#92 / 274
| - | 38 | - |
30
Facility
30
MO AVG
46
Rank
#384 / 545
| Johnathan Bangerter |
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#105 / 251
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$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#149 / 251
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43.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
43.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
54.9%
Rank
#216 / 251
| 265864 | ||||
| Independence Manor Care Center |
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
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Independence |
99
Facility
99
MO AVG
96
Rank
#184 / 450
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54.5%
Facility
54.5%
MO AVG
66.5%
Rank
#310 / 407
| -18% |
4.01
Facility
4.01
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#88 / 268
| +23% | +7% |
$0
Facility
$0
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#1 / 276
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28
Facility
28
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#120 / 274
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9.3
Facility
9.3
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#262 / 274
| - | 54 | - |
81
Facility
81
MO AVG
46
Rank
#43 / 545
| Independence Manor Inc |
$6.0MFiscal year ending 11/2023
Facility
$6.0MFiscal year ending 11/2023
MO AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#118 / 251
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$3.4MFiscal year ending 11/2023
Facility
$3.4MFiscal year ending 11/2023
MO AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#123 / 251
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56.8%Fiscal year ending 11/2023
Facility
56.8%Fiscal year ending 11/2023
MO AVG
54.9%
Rank
#96 / 251
| 265682 | ||||
| Ignite Medical Resort St Mary‘s |
NH
MC
PC
SNF
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Blue Springs |
130
Facility
130
MO AVG
96
Rank
#75 / 450
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64.6%
Facility
64.6%
MO AVG
66.5%
Rank
#235 / 407
| -3% |
2.95
Facility
2.95
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#222 / 268
| -36% | -21% |
$0
Facility
$0
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#1 / 276
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35
Facility
35
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#167 / 274
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11.7
Facility
11.7
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#272 / 274
| 1 | 84 | - |
64
Facility
64
MO AVG
46
Rank
#135 / 545
| Ignite St Marys Jv LLC |
$13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#15 / 251
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$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#44 / 251
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39%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
39%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
54.9%
Rank
#236 / 251
| 265759 | ||||
| The Rehabilitation Center of Independence |
NH
PC
SNF
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Independence |
130
Facility
130
MO AVG
96
Rank
#75 / 450
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90.8%
Facility
90.8%
MO AVG
66.5%
Rank
#30 / 407
| +36% |
2.12
Facility
2.12
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#257 / 268
| -81% | -43% |
$135.7k
Facility
$135.7k
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#255 / 276
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56
Facility
56
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#231 / 274
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11.2
Facility
11.2
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#269 / 274
| 5 | 118 | - |
18
Facility
18
MO AVG
46
Rank
#457 / 545
| Kendel Brooks |
$11.4MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility
$11.4MFiscal year ending 08/2024
MO AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#37 / 251
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$5.7MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility
$5.7MFiscal year ending 08/2024
MO AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#37 / 251
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50.3%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility
50.3%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
MO AVG
54.9%
Rank
#161 / 251
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The Groves is located in Independence, Missouri.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Groves
What neighborhood is The Groves in?
The Groves is in the The Groves neighborhood of Independence.
Is The Groves in a walkable area?
The Groves has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at The Groves?
No, The Groves has a no-pet policy.
Are there photos of The Groves?
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Groves in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Groves?
The Groves is located at 1415 W White Oak St, Independence, MO 64050.
What is the phone number of The Groves?
(816) 254-3500 will put you in contact with the team at The Groves.
Is The Groves Medicare or Medicaid certified?
The Groves is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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