11 Independent Nursing Homes in Jackson County, Missouri
11 of the 39 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Jackson County, Missouri (28%) are independently owned, and all are listed below. 3 of the 11 graded homes earn an A and 0 earn a D or F. Nurse staff turnover runs 47.2%, 9.7 points lower than the 56.9% across all homes there. Jeanne Jugan Center in Kansas City grades highest at A (91 out of 100).
How independently owned homes in Jackson County, Missouri compare
This group set against every nursing home in Jackson County, Missouri, from the current CMS release.
Nursing hours per resident per day
3.76
All homes in Jackson County, Missouri: 3.31
Better than the local average
Nurse staff turnover
47.2%
All homes in Jackson County, Missouri: 56.9%
Better than the local average
Average ElderGrade score
73.9/100
All homes in Jackson County, Missouri: 65.2/100
Better than the local average
Grade spread
A
B
C
3 grade A, 3 grade B, 5 grade C,
The best-graded independently owned home in Jackson County, Missouri is
Jeanne Jugan Center
in Kansas City, MO, grade A, 91/100.
Every independently owned nursing home in Jackson County, Missouri
The Jeanne Jugan Center runs 52 certified beds in Kansas City under nonprofit ownership, and the numbers back up that mission-driven setup. Nurse staffing sits at 3.93 hours per resident day, a bit above the national average, with weekend coverage dipping about 10% below weekdays, worth asking about if your family visits on Saturdays or Sundays. Staff turnover is 34.1%, well under the national 45.8%, which matters because consistent caregivers know residents' routines. On inspections, the record is clean where it counts: four deficiencies total, none at the harm level, none abuse-related, and the most recent inspection was in August 2025. Quality measures score mid-range, so care outcomes look solid rather than exceptional.
Hope Care Center runs on a small scale, 16 beds, nonprofit owned, and the staffing reflects that attention. At 4.51 nurse hours per resident day, it sits about 17% above the national average of 3.86, though weekend coverage drops roughly 17% below its own weekday level, so care may thin out on Saturdays and Sundays. The inspection record shows 27 deficiencies, none at the harm or jeopardy level, with one tied to abuse. State surveyors were last in the building in September 2025, so the picture is current. Quality measures score at the top of CMS's scale, and the health inspection rating is strong, but that abuse-related citation is worth asking about directly before you decide.
Bishop Spencer Place runs a nonprofit shop with 57 beds, and the staffing numbers stand out: 5.46 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 41% above the national average. Turnover sits at 40.6%, better than the 45.8% norm, though weekend coverage dips about 19% below weekday levels. The tradeoff shows up in its record, 25 deficiencies, including one at the harm level and one tied to abuse, plus an $8,021 fine. Last inspection was January 2026, so the picture is current. Strong hands on deck, but a survey history that needs watching.
John Knox Village Care Center runs 324 certified beds as a nonprofit, and its nurse staffing sits at 4.08 hours per resident day, roughly 6% above the national average. That cushion matters, though weekends drop about 13% below the home's own weekday levels, so coverage isn't perfectly even across the week. Staff turnover lands at 42.9%, a bit better than the 45.8% national figure, which suggests the workforce is somewhat more stable than most. Inspectors visited in January 2025 and logged 20 deficiencies, none at the harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related. Four stars on health inspections and staffing, three on quality measures, tells you the basics are solid even if quality reporting lags.
Myers Nursing & Convalescent Center has a real split in its record. The quality measures look strong at 5 out of 5, but staffing sits at 1 out of 5, and that's the number that matters most day to day, it tracks how many nurses and aides are actually there for 84 residents. The inspection history is heavy: 66 deficiencies on the current record, including 3 tied to abuse, though none rose to the harm or jeopardy level. The most recent inspection was October 10, 2025. This is a for-profit LLC, and the pattern here is a home that can document good clinical outcomes on paper while running thin on direct care.
University Health Lakewood runs 188 certified beds as a nonprofit, and its nurse staffing sits at 4.05 hours per resident day, about 5% above the national average. Weekends drop roughly 16% below its own weekday coverage, so care can thin out when families visit. Staff turnover is 38.7%, better than the 45.8% national figure, which matters because stable caregivers know residents. Inspections in August 2025 produced a 4-star health inspection rating, though the record carries 25 deficiencies, including one at the harm level and three tied to abuse. Quality measures score 2 out of 5, and one fine totaling $14,901 is on file.
Summit, The runs 64 beds in Kansas City under corporate ownership, and its staffing numbers are the first thing to notice: 1.77 nurse hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86. Weekends drop about 16% below its own weekday level, and annual turnover sits at 54.8%. The inspection record shows 67 deficiencies, three tied to abuse, though none at the harm or jeopardy level, with the most recent inspection in August 2025. Its quality measure score is strong, but that sits alongside a one-star inspection rating and a one-star staffing rating. For a family weighing this one, the question is whether the clinical outcomes you see on paper can hold up when the day-to-day staffing is this thin.
Kingswood Senior Living runs 86 certified beds as a nonprofit, and its nurse staffing comes in at 4.03 hours per resident day, about 4% above the national average of 3.86. That's the strongest part of the picture. Weekends dip roughly 6% below weekday coverage, and annual turnover sits at 55.2% against a national 45.8%, so the people caring for residents keep changing. The inspection record shows 38 deficiencies, one serious enough to involve harm or jeopardy, though none tied to abuse. One fine on file, $14,069, with the last inspection in June 2025. Quality measure scores land at 2 out of 5 stars, which is worth asking about directly.
Clara Manor runs 90 certified beds in Kansas City under corporate ownership, and the staffing numbers are where things get uncomfortable, a one-star staffing rating means nurse hours sit below what CMS considers adequate for this resident population. The inspection record backs that up: 89 deficiencies, including six at the level where residents were actually harmed or put in immediate jeopardy, and twelve tied to abuse. A four-star quality measure rating looks better on paper, but those scores come from resident assessments the facility largely reports itself, and they don't cancel out a one-star inspection history. The most recent survey was October 2025, so the record is current, not stale. For a family weighing this placement, the staffing and abuse findings deserve direct questions before anything else.
Parkview Healthcare runs on 2.75 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 29% under the national figure of 3.86, and weekends drop another 8% below its own weekday staffing. That thin coverage shows up in its record: 96 deficiencies, seven of them serious enough to put residents in harm's way, nine tied to abuse, and $140,021 in fines across four penalties. Washington has placed it in the Special Focus Facility program, reserved for the country's most troubled homes, and its last inspection closed in February 2025. Ownership is a for-profit limited liability company. Turnover, at 44.8%, is about average, which means the instability isn't the story here, the short staffing and inspection history are.
Armour Oaks is a 38-bed nonprofit home in Kansas City, and the staffing numbers are the first thing I'd ask about. At 3.27 nurse hours per resident day, it runs roughly 15% under the national average, and weekends drop about 9% below its own weekday levels. The bigger concern is turnover: two out of three caregivers left last year, against a national rate near 46%. Inspections in August 2025 turned up 35 deficiencies, including one at the harm level and four tied to abuse. Ownership is nonprofit, which sometimes signals stability, but the current record doesn't show it here. I'd ask direct questions about who's actually on the floor on Saturday.
Frequently asked questions
How many independently owned nursing homes are there in Jackson County, Missouri?
There are 11 independently owned Medicare-certified nursing homes in Jackson County, Missouri, 28% of the 39 nursing homes there.
Are independently owned nursing homes better staffed?
In Jackson County, Missouri they average 3.76 total nursing hours per resident per day, against 3.31 for all nursing homes in Jackson County, Missouri, a difference of +0.45 hours. Staff turnover averages 47.2% against 56.9%.
Which independently owned nursing home grades best in Jackson County, Missouri?