Sunterra Springs Independence
19200 E 37th Terrace S, Independence, MO 64057 · (816) 335-3008
For profit - Limited Liability company · 38 certified beds
Sunterra Springs Independence has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2025, found 3 citations (the Missouri average is 11.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 10, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.February 10, 2025 · F0699 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.February 10, 2025 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 10, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.December 10, 2024 · F0686 · 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.December 26, 2023 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Missouri average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.11 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.97 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.95 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.20 | 2.29 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 65.4% | 56% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 38 |
| Average residents per day | 36.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Monterey Park Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Independence · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Independence Manor Care Center Independence · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Rosewood Rehab and Healthcare Center Independence · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- The Rehabilitation Center of Independence Independence · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Villages of Jackson Creek Independence · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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