Nursing homes in Independence, MO
Independence, MO has 9 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and 5 have 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunterra Springs Independence19200 E 37th Terrace S · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 38 | None |
| Monterey Park Rehabilitation & Health Care Center4600 Little Blue Parkway · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 122 | None |
| Independence Manor Care Center1600 South Kingshighway · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 99 | None |
| Rosewood Rehab and Healthcare Center1415 West White Oak · For profit - Limited Liability company Cited for abuse | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 300 | 4 ($67,052) |
| The Rehabilitation Center of Independence1800 S Swope Drive · For profit - Corporation Cited for abuse | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 130 | 1 ($71,208) |
| Villages of Jackson Creek3980 South Jackson Drive · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 120 | 1 ($29,186) |
| Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation810 East Walnut · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 194 | 1 ($20,787) |
| Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation17451 Medical Center Parkway · Non profit - CorporationSpecial Focus Facility candidate Cited for abuse | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 118 | 17 ($228,192) |
| Maywood Terrace Living Center10300 East Truman Rd · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 89 | None |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Missouri, 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
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 23, 2026 · Rosewood Rehab and Healthcare Center · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.July 23, 2026 · Rosewood Rehab and Healthcare Center · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 14, 2026 · Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 14, 2026 · Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.May 14, 2026 · Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.April 20, 2026 · Maywood Terrace Living Center · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 31, 2026 · Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 25, 2026 · Rosewood Rehab and Healthcare Center · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 25, 2026 · Rosewood Rehab and Healthcare Center · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.March 16, 2026 · Maywood Terrace Living Center · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Questions about nursing homes in Independence
Which nursing home in Independence has the highest Medicare rating?
Sunterra Springs Independence has the highest overall rating in Independence: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Independence have been fined?
5 of the 9 have been fined in the last three years, $416,425 in all. The most was $228,192, at Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Independence?
Rosewood Rehab and Healthcare Center was cited for abuse; The Rehabilitation Center of Independence was cited for abuse; Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation is a Special Focus Facility candidate and was cited for abuse. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.
Which nursing home in Independence is the largest?
Rosewood Rehab and Healthcare Center, with 300 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.