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Monterey Park Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Independence, MO

Monterey Park Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is a nursing home community in Independence, MO.

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Monterey Park Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Independence, MO

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a blue sofa, armchair, and decorative elements.

  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a hospital bed, decorative mirror, and a comfortable chair by the window.

  • Bedroom

    A comfortable nursing home room with a bed, sofa, and lamp.

  • Windows

    A well-lit hospital patient room featuring a bed, a window with blinds, and comfortable furniture.

  • Dining

    A stylish dining room featuring a large wooden table surrounded by chairs, illuminated by beautiful stained glass windows.

  • Landscaping

    A peaceful pathway leading through a garden area with lush greenery and an American flag.

  • Garden

    Two individuals enjoying a peaceful moment on the porch, overlooking a green landscape with an American flag in view.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy outdoor patio setup featuring wicker furniture with pink cushions, perfect for relaxation.

  • Television

    A spacious and modern lounge area featuring comfortable furniture, bookshelves, and ample natural light.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A spacious rehabilitation room featuring wooden flooring and exercise equipment.

  • Fitness

    Seniors engaging in a fun exercise class using foam rollers for physical activity and rehabilitation.

4600 Little Blue Parkway, Independence, MO 64057

To contact a resident: (816) 795-7888

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.5 from 135 reviews
5 stars
73
4 stars
8
3 stars
7
2 stars
6
1 stars
41

Overall Review of Monterey Park Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

common 32 reviews mention this

Staff kindness is a common theme

Residents and families frequently describe the staff as kind, helpful, and supportive.

A large number of reviewers say the nurses, CNAs, therapists, and other staff are patient and responsive, and that residents are treated with respect. Some families describe feeling kept updated and cared for as well as the resident. A smaller set of reviews contrast that by saying some staff were rude, unprofessional, or inattentive, so the experience appears uneven depending on shift and circumstances.

common 24 reviews mention this

Cleanliness gets praise and complaints

Many reviewers comment on cleanliness, including both strong praise and notable odor concerns.

Several visitors and families say the facility looks clean, smells better over time, and feels comfortable during visits. Others report unpleasant urine or general odors, dirty rooms or shared bathrooms, and missed cleaning like bed linens not being changed. Some reviewers also describe cleanliness improving after they raised concerns, which suggests the standard may vary by time and unit.

caveat 28 reviews mention this

Care responsiveness is inconsistent

Some families report delays getting help and trouble reaching the right people.

While some reviewers describe staff responding quickly and checking in, others describe long waits for assistance after call lights are used. Multiple comments point to communication gaps between departments or with family, including difficulty reaching leadership and limited updates about care. A number of negative reviews also connect these issues to medication timing, showers, and missed or delayed responses when residents need help.

common 18 reviews mention this

Food satisfaction varies

Dining is both praised and criticized, especially around timing and temperature.

Some residents and families say meals are good, come hot, and offer variety through a menu, with at least one reviewer highlighting portion size. Other reviewers describe food being served late or cold and mention missing items or meals that did not match dietary needs. Taken together, dining quality and consistency appear to depend on when the meals are delivered and whether dietary requirements are followed.

  • A stylish dining room featuring a large wooden table surrounded by chairs, illuminated by beautiful stained glass windows.
differentiator 14 reviews mention this

Rehab progress is mixed

Reviews on rehabilitation outcomes range from major improvement to concerns about inconsistent therapy.

A number of reviewers say rehab helped residents regain strength and mobility, with staff working toward goals and addressing pain and functional needs. Some others report the rehab experience did not match expectations, including therapy being sporadic, not delivered as planned, or focusing on limited activities. There are also mentions of discharge timing and whether residents were ready to leave, reinforcing that outcomes can vary widely from person to person.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 122 resident community capacity 122 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Ohs Compcare (0.3 miles)
  • Encompass Medical Group (0.5 miles)
  • Blue River Medical Group (0.6 miles)
  • Jackson County Neurosurgery Independence (1 miles)
  • Midwest Heart & Vascular Specialists-CMC:210 (1.1 miles)
  • Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center (1.1 miles)
  • Consultants in Gastroenterology (1.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Culver's (0.4 miles)
  • Hooters (0.4 miles)
  • Carrabba's Italian Grill (0.4 miles)
  • Whataburger (0.4 miles)
  • Hereford House (0.5 miles)
  • Twin Peaks (0.5 miles)
  • On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina (0.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Corner Cafe (0.4 miles)
  • Scotters Coffee (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • Middle Ground Coffee (3.8 miles)
  • Lamar's Donuts (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Lowe Drug at Centerpoint (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Auburn Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Independence Commons 2 (1.1 miles)
  • B&B Theatres Lee's Summit 16 (6.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Mark's Catholic Church (2.4 miles)
  • Beacon Heights Community of Christ (3 miles)
  • Community of Christ Temple (5.7 miles)
  • Timothy Lutheran Ministries (6.3 miles)
  • Word Of Grace Fellowship (6.5 miles)

Parks

  • Blue Springs Park (3.6 miles)
  • Keystone Park (5.4 miles)
  • Rotary Park (6.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Mary's Hospital (4.6 miles)
  • Truman Medical Center Lakewood (4.7 miles)
  • The Birds (4.8 miles)
  • Research Hospital (4.8 miles)
  • Carondelot Health (5.4 miles)
  • VA Honor Annex (5.5 miles)
  • Saint Luke's East Hospital (6.6 miles)

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