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Nursing homes and assisted living that accept Medicaid in Independence, Missouri

8 of the 13 places in Independence work with Medicaid: 8 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.

A place that accepts Medicaid may not have an open Medicaid bed: ask when you call. See all 13 places in Independence.

The map loads as you scroll. Locations are approximate, based on the official records.

Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Medicaid certification: CMS; Medicaid programs of residential care: Missouri’s licensing records. Where the data comes from.

How to apply for Medicaid in Missouri

It is run by Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) – Family Support Division. (855) 373-9994 · Apply for Medicaid. To apply by phone. For questions about an application you already submitted: (855) 373-4636.

  • Aged and Disabled Waiver: Adult day care, respite care, help at home, and home-delivered meals for people 65 or older (or 63 to 64 with a physical disability) who need a nursing home level of care; request an assessment from DHSS, 1-866-835-3505.
  • Supplemental Nursing Care: A Family Support Division state program: monthly cash assistance for people 65 or older, or adults with a disability or blindness, who have low incomes and live in a residential care facility, in assisted living, or in certain nursing homes.

Source: official website, checked on October 15, 2026.

Medicaid options in nearby cities

Blue Springs3 with Medicaid · 6.8 miles awayKansas City22 with Medicaid · 8.7 miles awayLiberty3 with Medicaid · 12 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities accept Medicaid in Independence?
In our directory, 8 of the 13 places in Independence, Missouri, work with Medicaid: 8 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.
Does accepting Medicaid mean there’s an open bed?
No. Being certified or contracted with Medicaid doesn’t guarantee that a Medicaid spot is available today. When you call, ask whether they have an open Medicaid bed and whether they accept someone who starts as private pay and later switches to Medicaid.
How do you apply for Medicaid in Missouri?
Further down this page you’ll find the state’s Medicaid agency, its phone number and the link to apply. The social worker at the hospital or nursing home can also help you apply. How Medicaid pays for nursing home care.

Family guide to Missouri: the state’s Medicaid programs explained. Medicaid for long-term care, state by state.

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