Nursing homes in Independence, KS
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Independence, part of the Montgomery area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Independence, Kansas, located in Montgomery County, provides residents with access to two professional nursing home facilities. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these local care centers maintain a strong average overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. Among these options, Montgomery Place Nursing Center stands out as a top-performing facility, currently holding a prestigious 5-star rating under the oversight of Americare Senior Living for those residing in the 67301 ZIP code.
Rating distribution
avg 4.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Independence
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- MEDICALODGES, INC.1 home
- AMERICARE SENIOR LIVING1 home
What to look for in Independence
- All homes in Independence score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 2 of 2 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Independence
| MONTGOMERY PLACE NURSING CENTER AMERICARE SENIOR LIVING · Small · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| Medicalodges Independence MEDICALODGES, INC. · Small · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.