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Sunterra Springs Independence

Sunterra Springs Independence is an assisted living community in Independence, MO.

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19200 East 37Th Terrace S, Independence, MO 64057

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3.7 from 121 reviews
5 stars
71
4 stars
12
3 stars
3
2 stars
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1 stars
32

Overall Review of Sunterra Springs Independence

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Therapy support stands out

Residents frequently describe strong physical and occupational therapy support.

Many reviewers point to therapy as a key reason their rehabilitation went well, noting encouragement and goal-focused treatment. Several also mention therapists helping with mobility progress and recovery after falls or surgeries. A few reviewers, however, describe missed or delayed therapy at times, framing it as a gap in consistency.

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Food quality is a consistent win

Food gets frequent praise, including attention to dietary needs.

Residents commonly comment that meals taste good and that kitchen staff provide supportive service. Some specifically mention gluten-free meals and request-friendly options. A smaller number of reviews express the opposite—concerns about meal quality or that meals did not happen as expected—so experiences aren’t uniform.

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Staff responsiveness can vary

Call-light and staffing responsiveness is a recurring concern in reviews.

While many residents describe caring, attentive staff who communicate well, multiple reviews report long waits for help, including bathroom assistance and nurse response. Some reviews also cite under-staffing, including reliance on temporary staff, alongside communication breakdowns. There are also accounts of medication or safety-related problems, making responsiveness and oversight the biggest consistency concern.

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Facility cleanliness and rooms impress

Reviewers often describe the building as clean and rooms as comfortable.

Several reviewers call out cleanliness and a pleasant, welcoming feel, along with room sizes that provide privacy. Some mention large rooms and nice bathrooms or showers as stand-out details. At the same time, a few reviews describe issues like housekeeping lapses or safety hazards, so conditions appear to depend on the time period and unit experience.

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Features

Housing

  • 38 resident community capacity 38 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Theaters

  • AMC Independence Commons 2 (0.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Fazoli's (0.2 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (0.2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.3 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.5 miles)
  • Hereford House (0.8 miles)
  • Twin Peaks (0.9 miles)
  • On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina (0.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Lowe Drug at Centerpoint (0.2 miles)
  • Auburn Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Midwest Heart & Vascular Specialists-CMC:210 (0.3 miles)
  • Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center (0.3 miles)
  • Jackson County Neurosurgery Independence (0.4 miles)
  • Consultants in Gastroenterology (0.7 miles)
  • Ohs Compcare (1.1 miles)
  • Encompass Medical Group (1.5 miles)
  • Blue River Medical Group (1.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Corner Cafe (1.3 miles)
  • Scotters Coffee (2.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.7 miles)
  • Middle Ground Coffee (4.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Lamar's Donuts (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Mark's Catholic Church (1.8 miles)
  • Beacon Heights Community of Christ (1.8 miles)
  • Community of Christ Temple (4.7 miles)
  • Word Of Grace Fellowship (7.2 miles)
  • Timothy Lutheran Ministries (7.4 miles)

Parks

  • Blue Springs Park (4.4 miles)
  • Rotary Park (5.6 miles)
  • Keystone Park (6.3 miles)
  • Skiles park (7.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Mary's Hospital (5.2 miles)
  • VA Honor Annex (5.2 miles)
  • Research Hospital (5.4 miles)
  • Truman Medical Center Lakewood (5.7 miles)
  • The Birds (5.7 miles)
  • Carondelot Health (6.2 miles)

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