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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Nursing homes in Independence, MO

According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Independence has 9 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.1 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, below the 2.5-star Missouri average. Methodology.

9
Certified homes
2.1 ★
Well below average for MO · Missouri 2.5
1
Five-star homes
1,210
Certified beds

All 9 nursing homes in Independence, ranked

Ratings in Independence are best read against Missouri and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Missouri directory or the national best-rated ranking.

Before you choose a nursing home in Independence

A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:

This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Independence, MO · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.