Nursing homes in Independence, KS
Independence, KS has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and none has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicalodges Independence1000 Mulberry · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 45 | None |
| Montgomery Place Nursing Center614 S 8th Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 43 | None |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Kansas, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Independence
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 18, 2025 · Medicalodges Independence · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.June 18, 2025 · Medicalodges Independence · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.June 18, 2025 · Medicalodges Independence · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.June 18, 2025 · Medicalodges Independence · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 18, 2025 · Medicalodges Independence · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.June 18, 2025 · Medicalodges Independence · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.June 18, 2025 · Medicalodges Independence · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.February 6, 2025 · Montgomery Place Nursing Center · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 6, 2025 · Montgomery Place Nursing Center · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.February 6, 2025 · Montgomery Place Nursing Center · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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Questions about nursing homes in Independence
Which nursing home in Independence has the highest Medicare rating?
Medicalodges Independence and Montgomery Place Nursing Center share the highest overall rating in Independence: 4 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Independence have been fined?
None of the 2 nursing homes in Independence has been fined in the last three years.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Independence?
No. None of the 2 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Independence is the largest?
Medicalodges Independence, with 45 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.