INDEPENDENCE MANOR CARE CENTER
1600 SOUTH KINGSHIGHWAY, Independence, MO 64055
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How INDEPENDENCE MANOR CARE CENTER Compares
INDEPENDENCE MANOR CARE CENTER is a 99-bed for-profit nursing facility in Independence, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 2 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (51.1%) is above the Missouri average of 25.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 99 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 42% occupied.
Among the 9 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Independence, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.6% — better than the Missouri average of 23.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 6.5% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1% (59% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the Missouri average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 51.1% — worse than the Missouri average of 25.9% (97% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask INDEPENDENCE MANOR CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing INDEPENDENCE MANOR CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Independence.
How is INDEPENDENCE MANOR CARE CENTER addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is INDEPENDENCE MANOR CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.5% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help INDEPENDENCE MANOR CARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.7% here versus 4.5% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is INDEPENDENCE MANOR CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 42% occupancy across 99 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 MANOR CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains INDEPENDENCE MANOR CARE CENTER's rating advantage in Independence?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.2 stars across 9 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Independence
Independence sits in Jackson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.0% 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+
- 104,959 (15.0%)
- Median age
- 36.8 years
- Median household income
- $56,960
- Median home value
- $157,200
Demographics for Jackson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Independence.
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