Independence Manor Care Center
1600 South Kingshighway · Independence, MO · 64055 · 8168334777
99 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Juckette Family Homes
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.20 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.50 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.20 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.26 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 11, 2023
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 11, 2023
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 11, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 11, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 8, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected June 30, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 17, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 30, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2022
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected June 30, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 17, 2022
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected June 30, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 17, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 30, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2022
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected June 30, 2022 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 30, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2019
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected August 24, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2019
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected August 24, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2019
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 24, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2019
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected August 24, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2019
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected August 24, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2019
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 24, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2019
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected August 24, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 12, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 24, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2019
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected August 24, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265682 · certified since November 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.