9 nursing homes in Independence, Missouri
Jackson County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 9
- average CMS stars
- 2.3
- Medicaid certified
- 8
- beds
- 1,210
Which Independence nursing homes take Medicaid
8 of the 9 nursing homes in Independence are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
The rest are not Medicaid certified: Sunterra Springs Independence.
Star ratings across Independence
The average overall CMS rating in Independence is 2.3 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 4 of 5 | 0 |
| 3 of 5 | 0 |
| 2 of 5 | 4 |
| 1 of 5 | 3 |
All 9 nursing homes in Independence
- Rosewood Rehab and Healthcare Center1415 West White Oak, Independence 64050
- Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation810 East Walnut, Independence 64050
- The Rehabilitation Center of Independence1800 S Swope Drive, Independence 64057
- Monterey Park Rehabilitation & Health Care Center4600 Little Blue Parkway, Independence 64057
- Villages of Jackson Creek3980 South Jackson Drive, Independence 64057
- Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation17451 Medical Center Parkway, Independence 64057
- Independence Manor Care Center1600 South Kingshighway, Independence 64055
- Maywood Terrace Living Center10300 East Truman Rd, Independence 64052
- Sunterra Springs Independence19200 E 37th Terrace S, Independence 64057
Independence nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Sunterra Springs Independence | 4 of 5 | 3 |
| Monterey Park Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | 4 of 5 | 5 |
| Independence Manor Care Center | 3 of 5 | 7 |
| Villages of Jackson Creek | 2 of 5 | 13 |
| Rosewood Rehab and Healthcare Center | 2 of 5 | 16 |
Fines and abuse flags in Independence
5 homes were fined $398,077 in total over 3 years, 3 carry the CMS abuse icon and 1 is on the special focus list.
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Or see every nursing home in Missouri, by city and town.
Who inspects nursing homes in Missouri
Missouri's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Independence
How much does a nursing home cost in Missouri?
A shared room has a Missouri median of $6,741 a month, a private room $7,604 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Missouri?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Independence, MO?
9 certified homes with 1,210 beds.
Which nursing homes in Independence have the best ratings?
Monterey Park Rehabilitation & Health Care Center and Sunterra Springs Independence have 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.