Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Sunterra Springs Independence
19200 E 37th Terrace S · Independence, MO 64057 · 38 certified beds
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About Sunterra Springs Independence
Sunterra Springs Independence is a nursing home in Independence, Missouri. Its capacity is 38 beds, below the Jackson County median of 116 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Sunterra Springs. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 22 citations, the most recent on February 10, 2025. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.05 hours per resident per day. It is one of 9 nursing homes listed in Independence. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
5.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (22)
Records from September 2021 to February 2025.
February 10, 2025
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2025.
February 10, 2025
Tag F0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2025.
February 10, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2025.
December 10, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2025.
December 26, 2023
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 2, 2023.
June 8, 2023
Tag F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 21, 2023.
June 8, 2023
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 21, 2023.
June 8, 2023
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 21, 2023.
June 8, 2023
Tag F0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 21, 2023.
June 8, 2023
Tag F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 21, 2023.
June 8, 2023
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 21, 2023.
June 8, 2023
Tag F0848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 21, 2023.
June 8, 2023
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 21, 2023.
June 8, 2023
Tag F0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 21, 2023.
June 8, 2023
Tag F0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 21, 2023.
September 29, 2021
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 12, 2021.
September 29, 2021
Tag F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 12, 2021.
September 29, 2021
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 12, 2021.
September 29, 2021
Tag F0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 12, 2021.
September 29, 2021
Tag F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 12, 2021.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
4.05 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.94 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Sunterra Springs, a chain of 4 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 4.0 overall, 3.0 for health inspections, 3.3 for staffing, 5.0 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Missouri.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Independence.
Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation
Independence Manor Care Center
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