SUNTERRA SPRINGS INDEPENDENCE
19200 E 37TH TERRACE S, Independence, MO 64057
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
How SUNTERRA SPRINGS INDEPENDENCE Compares
SUNTERRA SPRINGS INDEPENDENCE is a 38-bed for-profit nursing facility in Independence, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (22.0%) is below the Missouri average of 25.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 38 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% 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
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.0% — better than the Missouri average of 25.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SUNTERRA SPRINGS INDEPENDENCE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SUNTERRA SPRINGS INDEPENDENCE with other nursing homes in Independence.
What keeps SUNTERRA SPRINGS INDEPENDENCE's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
How does SUNTERRA SPRINGS INDEPENDENCE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 38 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How do residents and families raise concerns at SUNTERRA SPRINGS INDEPENDENCE?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
What explains SUNTERRA SPRINGS INDEPENDENCE's rating advantage in Independence?
Its 5-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 SUNTERRA SPRINGS INDEPENDENCE?
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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