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10 Best Nursing Homes in Independence, MO
Independence is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 31 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Independence, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Independence is about $4,902, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 273 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Chapel Hill, Ore and Bates City.
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We moved mom into assisted living I. [date removed] She enjoyed many friends and took her little dog [name removed] with her. She immediately thrived and gained weight. We had to move her to memory...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what make Benton House of Blue Springs the most desired in the...
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The overall experience has been excellent and the community always looks clean and is well cared for. They are friendly and helpful; the care services are good--I worry about the fact that she is unsteady on...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Cedarhurst of Blue Springs, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Blue Springs, Missouri, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory...
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They were always willing to help at Our Lady of Mercy. They did offer several activities, but my dad did not want to participate in most of them. The ones he did participate in, he liked. Dad passed away,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The Parkway Senior living is a very good place for seniors. My mom is in independent living, where both staff and residents are very friendly and interactive with one another. There are a variety of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Opened in 2015 - The Parkway Senior Living Community is the first continuing care community in the Blue Springs, Missouri area. The Parkway is designed for the convenience and satisfaction of residents. All services and amenities are provided with attentiveness and professionalism to ensure...
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The owners are hands-on and very responsive. Most of the staff are kind and very patient with the residents. I highly recommend BeeHive Homes of Grain Valley.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Beehive Homes of Grain Valley is located in the town of Grain Valley, Missouri, just minutes away from Kansas City. Residents are treated like family at Beehive Homes of Grain Valley because they are a part of our home. With a major renovation in 2024 to the main entry, commons area, kitchen,...
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I really like it. Worst part is laundry-there's no one person so sometimes it's slow getting done or clothes get mixed up. But my family is satisfied & likes it, & goes different times of day to ck. Staff is...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to Trustwell Living of Raytown! Whether you are a resident, team member, visiting family member or guest, every person who walks through the door of a Trustwell Living community is treated like family. Our caring team looks forward to continuing to provide the quality care and services...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Through passive monitoring, residents at Cross Creek enjoy a homelike atmosphere allowing them to live freely while still remaining safe and supported each day. Exterior security cameras, controlled and monitored access, audible alarms and community space sensors will serve to alert staff if any...
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Our parent has lived in the facility for years. We are pleased with the care our parent receives. The rooms are big plenty of room. The home cooked meals with big portions are appreciated. When we have...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Excellent physical therapy department. Responsive medical staff. I love Dr. [name removed]. My mother's health has improved while living there. The facility is old, but a new director just hired and already...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At The Groves, you’ll find we’re a community dedicated to your comfort and security. We’ll take care of the yard, the housekeeping, and the maintenance, leaving you free to do the things you choose to do! Feel carefree!We are located in Independence, MO-Harry Truman’s choice of retirement...
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The staff here treated my dad like family all the way up until he passed. I couldn’t ask for anything more. The food was good and they have a ton of options to choose from. There are daily activities to keep...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our 38 unit Assisted Living community offers uncompromising care, with affordable monthly rates. St. Mary's has been proudly servicing the community for 38 years, setting the standard for Assisted living care in Eastern Jackson County. St. Mary's Assisted Living has received deficiency free...
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Golden Living has been a very positive place for my friend. It would definitely recommend Golden Living to anyone. A bit pricey for such small shared rooms.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? short-term help recuperating from an injury or illness? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer's disease? No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean,...
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My wife has been under care for about two years. I find the place to be very good. Excellent place for a loved one. My wife has shown some improvement. Nursing staff does a wonderful job. Food is very good
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Independence Manor Care Center we understand the desires of family members to care for their loved ones at home; however, we also understand that there are times when this is impossible. Many diagnoses simply result in the "wearing down" of the physical and mental strength of the caregiver...
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I would highly recommend Bule Hills Rest Home. It feels like a family setting, not institutional. My mother in law likes the food. They have outdoor space. Layout and room sizes are good. Staff helpful. We...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
When the obligation of taking care of a beloved family member's health arises, it is important to ensure that the proper measures and steps are being taken. One of the most important decisions one has to make in their adult lives is to decide on how to take care of their elderly parents. Parents...
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My loved one was treated with friendly cheerful care every day. I observed a tremendous amount of staff interaction. I was incredibly impressed by the layout too, it's very secure for the safety of the...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Jackson Creek Memory Care is the premier secured facility in Independence, Missouri.We specialize in comprehensive long-term care for all stages of Dementia.With years of exceptional service to our community, our dedicated team of compassionate professionals is here to provide the attentive,...
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They are professional. The staff is attentive. They are open to suggestions. They show care toward residents. It is clean and smells nice. The food is good. The room size is sufficient. The layout is nice.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My loved one likes it at Monterey Park and is doing good so far. They offer a variety of meals and the our loved one gets to order off of a menu. The community offers a variety of activities for the...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Monterey Park Rehabilitation & Health Care is located in Independence, the fourth largest city in Missouri. Independence features over two hundred restaurants, whether it be fine dining or cozy bistros and offers lots of entertainment such as a water parks, an events center, museums and much...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Westridge Gardens Rehabilitation & Health is a rehabilitation center located in the city of Raytown, MO, which sits in Jackson county. The center is located near Kansas City, and there is always something fun going on in the area. There are parks, museums, and many places to shop in the area,...
Cost of nursing homes in Independence, MO
The average cost of senior living in Independence is $4,902 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oak Grove, MO with an average of $4,164 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Independence, MO vs. nearby cities
Independence, MO
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Independence, MO vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Independence
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Independence
Jackson Creek Memory Care in Independence, MO
4.8
It is always a heartbreaking situation to have to place one's ailing parent in a memory care unit. Mom lived out her days with the staff singing to her and smiling with her. They encouraged her to be active and move her extremities. She was well fed and well taken care of. No nursing home is ...
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Bristol Manor of Odessa
5.0
We like that this home has staff that has been there long term. It was one of the reasons we chose this home. After touring for several places and going back to some we found that management and staff were always changing. We were looking for a place where the staff stayed and we felt were ...
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Westchester Village of Lenexa
4.6
Mom's 1st fall led to 9 weeks of pain and substandard care in rehab facilities and with her passing. During this 9 weeks it was decided that Mom and Dad would not be able to remain in their home of 50+ years and after extensive research Westchester Village was selected for their Assisted Living ...
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Independence nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Independence nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Independence, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Independence nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Independence that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Independence nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Independence Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Independence nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Independence partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Independence, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Independence nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Independence communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Independence nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Independence offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Independence, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
26.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
19.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Brookdale College Square, Our Lady of Mercy Country Home and Shawnee Hills Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Independence, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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