KC Reporter

In the fourth quarter of 2023, Carmel Hills Wellness and Rehabilitation stood out as the third largest nursing home in Jackson County, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 194 beds available, 72 more than the average in Jackson County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 151.1 residents during that period.

Carmel Hills Wellness and Rehabilitation had an overall rating of 1 from the CMS, which lags behind the average of 2.5 recorded for nursing homes in Missouri.

During the quarter, John Knox Village Care Center stood out as the largest nursing home in Jackson County, with 399 beds available. Rosewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center came in second place, with 300 beds available.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Carmel Hills Wellness and Rehabilitation has already spent a total of $53,017 in four fines and suffered four penalties.

In total, there were 33 for-profit nursing homes in Jackson County, Missouri.

According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.

A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.

“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”

Rank	Nursing Home	Overall Rating
1	John Knox Village Care Center	4
2	Rosewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	1
3	Carmel Hills Wellness and Rehabilitation	1
4	University Health Lakewood Care Center	4
5	Life Care Center of Grandview	1
6	Wilshire at Lakewood Rehabilitation Center	1
7	Bridgewood Health Care Center	2
8	Highland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center	3
8	Ignite Medical Resort Carondelet, LLC	1
10	The Hilltop at Blue River	1
11	Alpine Breeze Health and Wellness	1
12	Ignite Medical Resort St. Marys, LLC	3
12	The Rehabilitation Center of Independence	1
14	Monterey Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center	3
14	Timberlake Care Center	1
16	The Villages of Jackson Creek	4
16	Parkview Healthcare	1
16	Shangri-LA Rehabilitation and Living Center	1
19	Jefferson Health Care	1
19	Baptist Homes of Independence	1
21	Gregory Ridge Health Care Center	2
22	Hidden Lake Care Center	1
23	Rock Hill Nursing Center	1
24	Independence Manor Care Center	1
25	Parkway Health Care Center	1
26	Edgewood Manor Health Care Center	1
27	Aspire Senior Living Oak Grove	1
27	Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs	5
27	Clara Manor Nursing Home	1
30	Maywood Terrace Living Center	2
31	Kingswood	4
32	Myers Nursing and Convalescent Center	2
33	Seasons Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	2
34	The Summit	1
35	LEE’S SUMMIT PLACE	1
36	The Bishop Spencer Place, Inc.	3
37	Jeanne Jugan Center	5
38	Armour Oaks Senior Living Community	2
38	Sunterra Springs Independence	4
40	Hope Care Center	4