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Blue Hills Rest Home

2207 North Blue Mills Rd, Independence, MO 64058

Assisted Living Nursing Home Respite Care Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(816) 796-3376

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,179

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,169
  • Average State Price: $4,490
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Blue Hills Rest Home Description

    Blue Hills Rest Home is a large 63 bed community that offers assisted living, nursing care, respite care and rehabilitation and is about 3.4 miles outside East Independence, Missouri. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 making it the 12th highest rated community in the city out of 21 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    7.3
    Blue Hills Rest Home
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 44 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 12 out of 21 communities in Independence
  • Ranking in State: 556 out of 903 communities in MO
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Staff is described as wonderful, caring, and treating residents like family.
    • Facility is clean, well-maintained, and provides a comfortable environment for residents.
    • Food is prepared by hand and rooms are kept clean and organized.
    • Some reviewers highlighted the beautiful property and the professional, caring nature of the facility, especially for those dealing with dementia.
    • Several reviews praised specific staff members for their helpfulness with paperwork and support during difficult times.
    • One reviewer mentioned the facility being run by a family, ensuring personalized care and attention.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Concerns about bed bugs and lack of certified or experienced staff.
    • Some reviews mentioned a lack of exercise for residents and a quick deterioration in their health.
    • Complaints about rude employees, unprofessional management, and a focus on money over resident care.
    • Issues with cleanliness, including smells and pests, were noted alongside concerns about inexperienced nursing staff.
    • Allegations of verbal and possible physical abuse by staff members, some of whom are accused of substance abuse.
    • Unprofessional behavior and rudeness from management, particularly mentioned in relation to handling staff and residents.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While some reviews commend the facility for its cleanliness and staff continuity, others criticize it for a lack of professionalism and care.
    • The atmosphere and staff friendliness were praised, yet there were also reports of a negative work environment and drama.


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    Health

    Respite and Adult Day Care

    Home Health and Hospice Services

    Rehabilitation Therapy

    Physician/Podiatry/Dental

    Geriatric Psychiatric Care/Optical/Audiologist

    Laboratory/Radiology/Oxygen


    Services

    Laundry and Housekeeping

    Notary Service

    Personalized Care

    Medication Reminders

    Caregiver

    Call System


    Activities

    Recreational Programs

    Church Services

    Planned Activities

    Daily Activities


    Community Amenities

    Complete Fire Alarm and Video Cameras

    Exit Door Alarms

    Handicap Accessibility

    Beautician/Barber

    Landscaping


    Room Amenities

    Private and Semi-Private Rooms

    Satellite Television

    Wi-Fi

    Two-Way Intercom Call System

    Telephone Connection Availability


    Dining

    Nutritious Home-Cooked Meals

    Monitoring for Special Diets

    Evening Snacks


    Transportation

    Ambulance Transportation

    Transportation



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is East Independence which is 3.4 miles away and has a population of 110,675 (small city).
    • The average income is $55,143, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 80
      • Low Temperature: 31
      • Average Temperature: 57.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 138 days of rain, 25 days of snow and 201 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 38.6 years old, very high compared to other cities.
    • 8.72% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 4.19% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0% Asian, 8% Black or African-American, 9% Hispanic or Latino, and 79% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 7.12 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.21 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 4.6 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.75 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 75.77 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 133.0, Moderate Days 49.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Price Chopper
    5.1 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    5.4 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    6.8 miles away
    Sam's Club
    6.9 miles away
    Walmart Neighborhood Market
    7.1 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Independence Transit Center
    5.3 miles away
    Harry S Truman Library
    5.3 miles away
    Truman at Main
    5.4 miles away
    White Oak at Osage
    5.5 miles away
    Lexington at Osage
    5.5 miles away

    Banks

    Commerce Bank
    2.3 miles away
    Bank of America
    2.3 miles away
    Hawthorn Bank
    5.4 miles away
    Blue Ridge Bank & Trust Company
    5.5 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    6.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    Centerpoint Medical Center
    6.3 miles away
    Saint Mary's Medical Center
    8.8 miles away
    Liberty Hospital
    9.9 miles away
    Two Rivers Behavioral Health System
    10.5 miles away
    North Kansas City Hospital
    11.3 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    5.4 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    6.5 miles away
    Walgreens
    7.1 miles away
    Costco Pharmacy
    7.4 miles away
    Buckner Pharmacy
    7.5 miles away

    Dentists

    Affordable Dentures
    7.3 miles away
    DentalCare Independence
    7.6 miles away
    Meiner's Dentistry
    7.8 miles away
    Dental Excellence
    7.9 miles away
    Foster Dental Care
    8.1 miles away

    Parks

    Salem Park
    0.5 miles away
    Little Blue Trace
    1.1 miles away
    Little Blue Trace Trailhead
    1.3 miles away
    Bund-Jack Park
    1.6 miles away
    Independence Athletic Complex
    2.4 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Beggars Table Church & Art Gallery
    13.8 miles away

    Shopping

    Independence Center
    6.7 miles away
    Shoppes at Coronado Place I
    9.0 miles away
    Antioch Crossings
    11.6 miles away
    Crown Center Shops
    13.7 miles away
    The Village at Briarcliff
    14.0 miles away

    Culture

    Englewood Row Gallery
    7.0 miles away
    Puppetry Arts Institute
    7.0 miles away
    Live Art Aquatics
    7.0 miles away
    Pottery Art
    7.0 miles away
    Winner Road Gallery
    7.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    The Fish Market
    5.2 miles away
    Rheinland Restaurant
    5.4 miles away
    El Pico
    5.4 miles away
    Courthouse Exchange
    5.5 miles away
    Up Dog
    5.5 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of MO. It is a large-sized community with 63 total beds.

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