INDEPENDENCE CARE CENTER OF PERRY COUNTY
800 SOUTH KINGSHIGHWAY, Perryville, MO 63775
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How INDEPENDENCE CARE CENTER OF PERRY COUNTY Compares
INDEPENDENCE CARE CENTER OF PERRY COUNTY is a 133-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Perryville, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (36.7%) is above the Missouri average of 25.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 133 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 57% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Perryville, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.9% — better than the Missouri average of 23.5% (37% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.7% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1% (40% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.6% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 36.7% — worse than the Missouri average of 25.9% (42% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask INDEPENDENCE CARE CENTER OF PERRY COUNTY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing INDEPENDENCE CARE CENTER OF PERRY COUNTY with other nursing homes in Perryville.
How is INDEPENDENCE CARE CENTER OF PERRY COUNTY addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help INDEPENDENCE CARE CENTER OF PERRY COUNTY keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.9% here versus 23.5% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is INDEPENDENCE CARE CENTER OF PERRY COUNTY doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.7% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is INDEPENDENCE CARE CENTER OF PERRY COUNTY's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 57% occupancy across 133 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at INDEPENDENCE CARE CENTER OF PERRY COUNTY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains INDEPENDENCE CARE CENTER OF PERRY COUNTY's rating advantage in Perryville?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Perryville
Perryville sits in Perry County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Missouri as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 3,558 (18.5%)
- Median age
- 41.2 years
- Median household income
- $56,861
- Median home value
- $151,900
Demographics for Perry County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Perryville.
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