CAverage · score 44/100 · #180 of 294 in Kansas
Medicalodges Independence
1000 Mulberry, Independence, KS 67301 · 45 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.7 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Kansas
7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 40)above median
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Medicalodges Independence is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Kansas nursing homes in the same size band (small, 45 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Medicalodges Independence at a Glance
C
44/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.69 h.
23<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 40.
67<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 2.
26<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
72<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
4/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Kansas, small facilities · CMS record 175464 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1000 Mulberry, Independence, KS 67301
Phone6203318789
CountyMontgomery
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds45
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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- Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Kansas
- 7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 36) — above median
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- Staffing 5.7 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Kansas
- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12) — top 10%
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- Staffing 5.0 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Kansas
- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8) — top 10%
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