Senior CareScorecard

Nursing homes and assisted living in Independence, MO

9 nursing homes and 6 assisted living or residential care facilities in Independence, plus 12 more within 12 miles. Independence's nursing homes average 2.2 Medicare stars, versus 2.4 across the Kansas City area and 2.51 in Missouri.

In Independence15 facilities9 nursing homes · 6 assisted living12 more within 12 miles
5 stars2
4 stars1
3 stars4
2 stars4
1 star5

Ratings bars include nursing homes in Independence and within 12 miles. Sources: CMS Provider Data (processed Sep 1, 2026); Missouri DHSS.

In and near Independence

15 in Independence and 12 within 12 miles. Use the Town filter to see only Independence.

Numbers are Medicare ratings; AL and RC mark assisted living and residential care. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Independence questions

Answers computed from CMS and Missouri state data.

How many nursing homes are in Independence, MO?

Independence has 9 Medicare-certified nursing homes (Sunterra Springs Independence, Independence Manor Care Center, Monterey Park Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, The Rehabilitation Center of Independence, Rosewood Rehab and Healthcare Center, Villages of Jackson Creek, Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation, Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation, Maywood Terrace Living Center) and 6 state-licensed assisted living or residential care facilities.

What is the best-rated nursing home near Independence?

Within 12 miles, Sunterra Springs Independence in Independence has the highest Medicare rating, 5 out of 5 stars, about 0 miles from Independence.

Is there memory care in Independence?

0 facilities in Independence list a state-licensed Alzheimer's special care unit.

Have Independence nursing homes been fined?

5 nursing homes in Independence were fined by Medicare in the past three years: The Rehabilitation Center of Independence ($71,208), Rosewood Rehab and Healthcare Center ($67,052), Villages of Jackson Creek ($29,186), Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation ($20,787), Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation ($228,192).