Medicalodges Independence
Independence, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175464) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (620) 331-8789 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Medicalodges Independence holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Medicalodges Independence reports 3.69 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.5%.
Medicalodges Independence has no federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00 and no payment denials reported. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Medicalodges Independence is a 45-certified-bed nursing home in Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, with an average of 38.7 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved on May 9, 2003.
According to CMS Care Compare, Medicalodges Independence holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, staffing 4 stars, and quality measures 2 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00, and no payment denials.
CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Medicalodges Independence in the supplied data.
The facility is part of the Medicalodges, Inc. chain, which operates 18 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars — notably lower than this individual facility's 4-star rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families considering this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measure reports directly on CMS Care Compare, which is the source of this data as most recently reported.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Medicalodges Independence has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.69 hours per resident per day, with 0.65 RN hours per resident per day; nursing staff turnover is 38.5%, and the staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, total fines of $0.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Medicalodges Independence has 45 certified beds and an average of 38.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Medicalodges, Inc. chain, which includes 18 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on May 9, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which for this facility are 4, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6203318789 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour or amenity information; contact the facility at 6203318789 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175464?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.