Best Nursing Homes in Independence, MO

Top 10 nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Independence, Missouri, ranked by Dorthea Index score. 26 total providers are rated in Independence, MO. Scores are based on verified CMS data — no provider pays for its ranking.

1. Brighton Hospice Missouri, Llc — 88/100 (Strong (80–89))
4200 Little Blue Parkway, Ste 570, Independence, MO 64057
Brighton Hospice Missouri, Llc scores above average nationally, with 0.24 nurse hours per resident-day. View full profile
2. Centerwell Home Health — 88/100 (Strong (80–89))
20101 E Jackson Drive, Ste D, Independence, MO 64057
Centerwell Home Health scores above average nationally. View full profile
3. Elara Caring — 86/100 (Strong (80–89))
4200 Little Blue Parkway, Ste 530, Independence, MO 64057
Elara Caring scores above average nationally, with 0.31 nurse hours per resident-day. View full profile
4. Heartland Hospice (Kansas City) — 84/100 (Strong (80–89))
4731 South Cochise Drive, Suite 120, Independence, MO 64055
Heartland Hospice (Kansas City) scores above average nationally, with 0.28 nurse hours per resident-day. View full profile
5. Three Oaks Hospice — 83/100 (Strong (80–89))
4721 South Cliff Avenue, Ste 220, Independence, MO 64055
Three Oaks Hospice scores above average nationally, with 0.26 nurse hours per resident-day. View full profile
6. Specialized Home Care — 83/100 (Strong (80–89))
2311 Redwood Avenue, Independence, MO 64057
Specialized Home Care scores above average nationally. View full profile
7. Phoenix Home Care And Hospice — 82/100 (Strong (80–89))
14330 East 42nd Street South, Independence, MO 64055
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice scores above average nationally, with 0.26 nurse hours per resident-day. View full profile
8. Hca Midwest Hospice & Family Care — 80/100 (Strong (80–89))
19550 E 39th Street S, Ste 322, Independence, MO 64057
Hca Midwest Hospice & Family Care scores above average nationally, with 0.30 nurse hours per resident-day. View full profile
9. Phoenix Home Care — 76/100 (Average (65–79))
14330 East 42nd Street South, Independence, MO 64055
Phoenix Home Care scores in the Average range nationally. View full profile
10. Elevate Hospice — 73/100 (Average (65–79))
2311 Redwood Ave, Ste B, Independence, MO 64057
Elevate Hospice scores in the Average range nationally. View full profile

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Care database. Scored by Dorthea Index using five independently verified components: 30-day readmission rate (25%), staffing consistency (25%), 5-star rating trend (20%), inspection record (20%), and long-stay quality measures (10%).

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