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Sunterra Springs Independence

19200 E 37Th Terrace S, Independence, MO 64057

Skilled Nursing Continuing Care Communities
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Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,981
  • Average State Price: $7,280
  • Average National Price: $None


  • Sunterra Springs Independence Description

    Sunterra Springs Independence is a community that offers skilled nursing and continuing care communities and is about 3.1 miles outside East Independence, Missouri. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 making it the 19th highest rated community in the city out of 21 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    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

    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    5.8
    Sunterra Springs Independence
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 32 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 19 out of 21 communities in Independence
  • Ranking in State: 773 out of 903 communities in MO
  • Food and Dining A

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A



    Review Summary

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

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Concerns were raised about the suitability of the facility for individuals with cognitive impairments due to the use of agency staff and lack of support from the social worker for post-rehab arrangements.
    • Several reviewers criticized the quality of care, mentioning long wait times for assistance, rude behavior from some staff members, and instances of neglect such as leaving patients on bed pans for extended periods.
    • Visitation policies were found to be restrictive and frequently changing, making it difficult for family members to visit their loved ones.
    • On a positive note, many praised the facility for its beautiful and clean environment, spacious private rooms, and the quality of physical, occupational, and speech therapy provided. Some staff members were highlighted for their helpful, polite, and caring nature.
    • Food quality received mixed reviews, with some finding it great while others described it as inedible.
    • Communication issues were noted, including difficulty reaching the facility by phone and unhelpful interactions with the social worker.
    • There were reports of inadequate staffing levels leading to subpar care, medication management problems, and a lack of timely response to patient needs.
    • Despite some negative experiences, there were heartwarming accounts of staff going above and beyond for patients, including celebrating a patient's birthday in a special way.
    • Professionalism and organization of the facility were commended by some reviewers.

    Overall, the reviews present a mixed picture, with some expressing gratitude for the care received and others highlighting significant areas for improvement, particularly in staffing, patient care, and communication.


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    Health

    Physical therapy

    Occupational therapy

    Speech therapy

    Fully-equipped therapy gym


    Activities

    Library and computer with internet access


    Community Amenities

    Beauty and barber shop

    Housekeeping


    Room Amenities

    Private rooms

    Private bathrooms

    Private showers


    Dining

    Dietitian

    Dining room with dining tables that seat all residents

    Private dining/conference room



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Nov. 17, 2017
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare
    Nursing home capacity: 38
    Total current residents: 44
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 5
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $5000


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-09-29 2021-12-23 F Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2021-09-29 2021-11-12 E Smoke Deficiencies Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    2021-09-29 2021-11-12 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2021-09-29 2021-11-12 E Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2021-09-29 2021-11-12 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2021-09-29 2021-11-12 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2019-08-14 2019-09-20 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2019-08-14 2019-09-20 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2019-08-14 2019-09-20 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
    2019-08-14 2019-09-20 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish staff and initial training requirements.
    2019-08-14 2019-09-20 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2019-08-14 2019-09-20 E Construction Deficiencies Use approved construction type or materials.
    2019-08-14 2019-09-20 E Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2019-08-14 2019-09-20 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2019-08-14 2019-09-20 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2019-08-14 2019-09-20 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2019-08-14 2019-09-20 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2019-08-14 2019-09-20 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
    2019-08-14 2019-09-20 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2018-08-20 2018-09-30 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2018-08-20 2018-09-30 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-09-11 $5,000

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is East Independence which is 3.1 miles away and has a population of 110,675 (small city).
    • The average income is $61,144, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 80
      • Low Temperature: 31
      • Average Temperature: 57.8
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 141 days of rain, 20 days of snow and 203 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

    Walmart Supercenter
    0.7 miles away
    Sam's Club
    0.8 miles away
    Costco
    1.0 miles away
    Natural Grocers
    1.4 miles away
    Price Chopper
    2.3 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Centerpoint Medical Center
    0.3 miles away
    Independence Center
    0.5 miles away
    HyVee
    3.4 miles away
    Noland at South
    3.8 miles away
    Noland at Sea
    3.8 miles away

    Banks

    U.S. Bank
    0.3 miles away
    Commerce Bank
    0.4 miles away
    1st MidAmerica Credit Union
    1.0 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.3 miles away
    BMO Harris Bank
    1.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    Centerpoint Medical Center
    0.1 miles away
    Saint Mary's Medical Center
    5.0 miles away
    Truman Medical Center Lakewood
    5.5 miles away
    Two Rivers Behavioral Health System
    6.3 miles away
    St. Luke's East Hospital
    7.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.8 miles away
    Costco Pharmacy
    1.0 miles away
    CVS
    2.2 miles away
    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    2.8 miles away
    Walgreens
    3.2 miles away

    Dentists

    Affordable Dentures
    1.0 miles away
    Dental Excellence
    1.6 miles away
    DentalCare Independence
    3.3 miles away
    Meiner's Dentistry
    3.4 miles away
    Foster Dental Care
    3.8 miles away

    Parks

    Little Blue Trace
    0.6 miles away
    Van Hook Park
    0.7 miles away
    Little Blue Trail Park
    0.8 miles away
    Carriage Hills Park
    1.1 miles away
    Waterfall Park
    1.2 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Beggars Table Church & Art Gallery
    12.6 miles away

    Shopping

    Independence Center
    0.3 miles away
    Shoppes at Coronado Place I
    5.5 miles away
    Crown Center Shops
    12.3 miles away
    Country Club Plaza
    12.6 miles away
    Antioch Crossings
    13.9 miles away

    Culture

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

    Restaurants

    Smokehouse BBQ
    0.2 miles away
    Chili's
    0.2 miles away
    54th Street Grill & Bar
    0.3 miles away
    Chuck E. Cheese Pizza
    0.4 miles away
    Perkins
    0.6 miles away

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