MONTEREY PARK REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER
4600 LITTLE BLUE PARKWAY, Independence, MO 64057
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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How MONTEREY PARK REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER Compares
MONTEREY PARK REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 122-bed for-profit nursing facility in Independence, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (36.4%) is above the Missouri average of 25.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 122 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.
Among the 9 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Independence, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.1 stars.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.7% — better than the Missouri average of 23.6% (29% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.1% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.5% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.7% (38% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 36.4% — worse than the Missouri average of 25.7% (42% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MONTEREY PARK REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MONTEREY PARK REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Independence.
How is MONTEREY PARK REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER 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 MONTEREY PARK REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.7% here versus 23.6% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is MONTEREY PARK REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.1% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MONTEREY PARK REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains MONTEREY PARK REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER's rating advantage in Independence?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.1 stars across 9 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at MONTEREY PARK REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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