Nursing homes in Independence, MO

Compare 9 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Independence, part of the Jackson area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.1★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Independence, Missouri, currently hosts nine nursing home facilities serving residents across the 64052, 64057, 64055, and 64050 ZIP codes. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these Jackson County locations maintain an average overall rating of 2.1 stars. While quality varies across the region, Sunterra Springs Independence stands out as the area's sole 5-star facility, offering the highest level of care among local providers.

What to look for in Independence

• 6 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• No home in Independence reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 7 of 9 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 9 highest rated nursing homes in Independence

1. 1
   SUNTERRA SPRINGS INDEPENDENCE

   SUNTERRA SPRINGS · Small
   5.0
2. 2
   MONTEREY PARK REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER

   TUTERA SENIOR LIVING & HEALTH CARE · Large
   4.0
3. 3
   INDEPENDENCE MANOR CARE CENTER

   JUCKETTE FAMILY HOMES · Medium
   2.0
4. 4
   REHABILITATION CENTER OF INDEPENDENCE, THE

   OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT · Large
   2.0
5. 5
   JACKSON CREEK POST ACUTE

   PACS GROUP · Large
   2.0
6. 6
   MAYWOOD TERRACE LIVING CENTER

   CIRCLE B ENTERPRISES · Medium
   1.0
7. 7
   ABODE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER

   THE BAPTIST HOME · Medium
   1.0
8. 8
   CARMEL HILLS WELLNESS & REHABILITATION

   OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT · Large
   1.0
9. 9
   ROSEWOOD REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

   AMA HOLDINGS · Large
   1.0

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