Credo Senior Living of Independence
State licensed2120 N 13TH ST, Independence, KS 67301
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Medicalodges Independence
Independence, KansasMedicare inspection record
About Medicalodges Independence
MEDICALODGES INDEPENDENCE combines skilled nursing care with dedicated rehabilitation services for Kansas families seeking recovery support. Our team in Independence provides personalized medical care and therapy to help residents regain strength and independence.
Community at a glance
Capacity
45 residents
Location
Independence, KS
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
1000 MULBERRY, Independence, Kansas 67301
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 18, 2025, state inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Kansas average is 9.5).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 42 minutes with each resident a day, below the Kansas average of 4 hours 4 minutes.
Medicare has not fined Medicalodges Independence in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 42 minutesBelow the Kansas average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 39 minutesBelow the Kansas average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 39%Below the Kansas average |
Inspections
14 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
June 18, 2025 · Standard inspection · 7 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jul 17, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jul 17, 2025Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jul 17, 2025Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jul 17, 2025Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jul 17, 2025Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jul 17, 2025Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jul 17, 2025
November 29, 2023 · Standard inspection · 7 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Dec 15, 2023Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Dec 15, 2023Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Dec 15, 2023Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Dec 15, 2023Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Dec 15, 2023Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Dec 15, 2023Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Dec 15, 2023
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Medicalodges Inc
- Medicare-certified beds
- 45
- Average residents per day
- 39
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- May 9, 2003
- Part of a chain
- Medicalodges, Inc., 18 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 175464
Location
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1000 MULBERRYIndependence, KS 67301
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Questions about Medicalodges Independence
How did Medicalodges Independence do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on June 18, 2025 and cited 7 health deficiencies. The Kansas average is 9.5.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Medicalodges Independence?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 42 minutes with each resident per day, including 39 minutes from registered nurses. 39% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Medicalodges Independence been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Medicalodges Independence in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.