Located just 10 miles from downtown Kansas City, Independence is an ideal suburban town for seniors. In fact, out of its more than 116,000 residents, 17.8% are aged 65 and over. Seniors have access to some of the state’s premier medical facilities, including the Centerpoint Medical Center and Saint Luke’s Hospital. Nursing home costs in Independence are lower than the national average. According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost for a semiprivate room in Independence is $6,844 compared to the national average of $7,756.
Nursing home services are ideal for seniors who require 24/7 skilled nursing supervision and monitoring. The skilled care teams at nursing homes handle everything from medication management to frequent wellness checks. Nursing home costs tend to be higher than many other senior care options. Seniors who don’t require around-the-clock care may want to consider more affordable options, including home health care and assisted living.
This guide compares nursing home costs in Independence with those in nearby cities. It also looks at the costs of other types of senior care in Independence and provides a list of resources that may be helpful to area seniors and their loved ones.
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3980 S Jackson Dr, Independence, MO, 64057
3.2
(32 reviews)
"My mom lived at the Villages of Jackson Creek. She was in pain in every joint and muscle. Depressed for years and had given up on life. This place turned that all around. The staff loved and encouraged her to engage in life again. She smiled alot. Sh..."
READ MORE1600 SOUTH KINGSHIGHWAY, Independence, MO, 64055
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Thank you brandon for taking care of my mother, your thoughts an prayers kept us going in our time of need , thank you so much an god bless ..."
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10300 EAST TRUMAN RD, Independence, MO, 64052
4.2
(6 reviews)
"My mother has been a resident of Maywood for over 2 years. My bother and I visit often and are happy with the way mom is being treated. Mom tells us she is treated good. I noticed the staff is dedicated professionals who do the best they can in a dif..."
READ MORE4600 Little Blue Parkway, Independence, MO, 64057
3.3
(13 reviews)
"My husband is in Monterey Park Nursing Center at the moment. The facility looks very nice and they keep it very clean. The care has been great, so far. They're very kind and considerate. I see them often, and they are very understanding of his needs...."
READ MORE19200 E 37th Terrace S, Independence, MO, 64057
4.3
(4 reviews)
"Modern spacious clean facility. Entrance has a front desk and a staff station for information and security. Rooms have well equipped spacious bathrooms. Larger beds and plenty of natural light. My 90 year old friends favorite is the bath and shaves...."
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17451 Medical Center Parkway, Independence, MO, 64057
3.4
(8 reviews)
"The staff are so personable and genuinely kind and caring. I had to place my mom here and I feel that I made a safe decision for her. I feel that she is in good hands here. The staff take good care of her and always willing to discuss how she does on..."
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3980 SOUTH JACKSON DRIVE, Independence, MO, 64057
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom transferred from the hospital to a rehab care facility at Villages of Jackson Creek. They have a spot for my father. We're just trying to get everything ready and figured out, so we can go ahead and get him down there. Then they can eventually..."
READ MORE810 EAST WALNUT, Independence, MO, 64050
2.2
(14 reviews)
"My mother-in-law is currently with Carmel Hills Healthcare and Rehab Center. The staff seems very caring. The facility is very clean and very secure. The administrative staff is unbelievably helpful when it's such a trying time and you don't know wha..."
READ MORE1800 S Swope Drive , Independence, MO, 64057
2.8
(4 reviews)
"I visited the Rehabilitation Center. Both my parents were there for quite a while, and as far as the care facility, which is a step ot two higher in care, they're the best I've seen for that. I thought they cared for my folks well. It's the staff tha..."
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1415 W White Oak St, Independence, MO, 64050
"Rosewood Healthcare and Rehab at The Groves is a 300-bed short-term rehab, skilled nursing facility and long-term care. We can proudly supp..."
READ MORE111 Mock Avenue, Blue Springs, MO, 64014
4.2
(5 reviews)
"St. Marys Manor was very clean and the residents looked very happy. The place didn't have an odor or smell. It's a Catholic facility, but anybody can go there. They had a very nice dining room and a meal plan. They also had a memory care unit if you ..."
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4301 MADISON AVENUE, Kansas City, MO, 64111
3.6
(11 reviews)
"The staff claims they lost my mom's paperwork and were unable to get it to the social worker to confirm visits, so visiting my mom was next to impossible. When I visited - In the morning (9:30am), I found my mom slumped in bed with oatmeal on her fa..."
READ MORE15600 WOODS CHAPEL ROAD, Kansas City, MO, 64139
3.2
(14 reviews)
"My mom is at Seasons Rehab and Healthcare Center and the staff has been very cooperative and very nice. They are very patient with their residents. The facility is very clean. The rooms are bigger and they have a lot of activities for them...."
READ MORE4301 NE Parvin Road, Kansas City, MO, 64117
3.7
(6 reviews)
"Rooms are awesome. The staff go beyond excellent!!! The activities are personalized to the needs of the patient. Staff, especially the Asst. Director of Nursing - Ariel goes above and beyond to become like a family member! She goes beyond in keeping ..."
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3910 Rainbow Blvd Unit 400, Kansas City, KS, 66103
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My sister was in Ignite Medical Resorts for rehab. The overall experience was good. She loved the food, she loved the atmosphere, it just seemed like the right place for her. The accommodations were nice. It was kind of compact, but they were nice ac..."
READ MORE111 NE MOCK AVE, Blue Springs, MO, 64014
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My father was at Ignite Medical Resort St. Mary's for 3 weeks. It was a facility that was in an old building that they had rehabilitated, and they have done the best they could with it. Everything was clean and neat, but it still looked like an old o..."
READ MORE600 N E MEADOWVIEW DRIVE, Lees Summit, MO, 64064
2.6
(16 reviews)
"Mom was very sick and the staff was attentive to her needs until the end. ..."
READ MORE20511 E Trinity Pl, Blue Springs, MO, 64015
2.4
(10 reviews)
"I came to Ignite after a bad fall this winter and it was everything I could of hoped for. The staff was amazing, the food was good, and I really enjoyed the daily activities and the Starbucks they have in the facility. My room was cleaned everyday ..."
READ MORE6124 Raytown Rd, Raytown, MO, 64133
2.8
(5 reviews)
"My great uncle is there and he seems very happy and taken care of! The staff was friendly..."
READ MORE1200 West College Drive, Liberty, MO, 64068
2.6
(8 reviews)
"This facility truly has the BEST staff! Please know that our family is eternally grateful for all of the staff who continue to care for our family member. The team is warm, loving, and they make sure everything is clean and amazing. We vetted the bes..."
READ MOREMonthly nursing home costs in Independence range from $6,844 for a semiprivate room to $7,452 for a private room.
When comparing monthly costs for semiprivate rooms in nursing homes, costs in Independence at $6,844 are $912 lower than the national average of $7,756 and $1,764 higher than the state average of $5,080. In fact, the Independence area has some of the highest nursing home costs in the state. Rates in Independence are $1,278 higher than the monthly costs in Joplin ($5,566) and $1,673 higher than costs in Springfield ($5,171). As you travel northeast, the difference is even more significant. For example, monthly nursing home costs in Independence are $1,904 higher than Columbia’s costs of $4,940.
Independence
$6,844
Missouri
$5,080
The United States
$7,756
Joplin
$5,566
Springfield
$5,171
Columbia
$4,940
When determining which type of senior care is right for you, it’s important to compare costs. Adult daycare is the cheapest service level available, averaging just $1,625 per month. Seniors requiring more personalized care may want to consider home care or home health care services, which have average monthly costs of $4,576. If 24/7 supervision is necessary, assisted living is a viable option at $4,460 per month. A private room in a nursing home in Independence costs $7,452 per month, while a semiprivate room costs $6,844.
Home care
$4,576
Home health care
$4,576
Adult day care
$1,625
Assisted living
$4,460
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$6,844
Nursing home (private room)
$7,452
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Below is a list of resources available to seniors living in the Independence area. Support from these agencies may enable seniors to delay the need for nursing home services and allow them to remain in their homes longer. These supportive services can also help seniors as they transition into a nursing home setting.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-America Regional Council – Department of Aging and Adult Services | (816) 421-4980 | The Mid-America Regional Council- Department of Aging and Adult Services offers support to seniors through its Managed Services Network. This program helps to connect seniors with medical providers, insurance companies and community organizations to ensure they receive the services they need to maintain physical and mental well-being. It also operates the county’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. |
| Palmer Center | (813) 325-6200 | The Palmer Center caters specifically to seniors aged 60 and over. It hosts a variety of events throughout the year that promote mental, social and physical well-being. The center also offers nutritional meals in its main dining hall. |
| OATS Transit | (888) 875-6287 | OATS Transit offers ride-share transportation in 87 Missouri counties, including Jackson. Seniors can arrange transportation to and from medical appointments, shopping trips and other necessary errands. Transportation is available Monday to Friday, and rides must be booked 24 hours in advance. Most rides are covered by Medicaid and the area’s Agency on Aging. |
| Independence Meals on Wheels | (816) 254-9566 | The Independence Meals on Wheels program provides home-delivered meals to seniors living in the greater Independence area. Volunteers deliver hot meals to seniors’ homes Monday through Friday. |
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Dadaven
2
Review of Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs
I've been trying to get my sister a Covid shot here for months with no success. Lately no response either. Imagine a building full of highly vulnerable residents who can't get a widely available...
Nursing Homes
Barbara
5
Review of Sunterra Springs Independence
Modern spacious clean facility. Entrance has a front desk and a staff station for information and security. Rooms have well equipped spacious bathrooms. Larger beds and plenty of natural light. My...
Nursing Homes
Caring Relative
1
Review of Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs
Just checked our father out from the Ignite Facility in Blue Springs, MO. This place is awful. Many on the staff are rude. We observed staff being mean to patients. The facility is out of date. The...
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