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Montgomery Place Nursing Center
614 S 8th Street, Independence, KS 67301
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Montgomery Place Nursing Center, in Independence, Kansas, is certified for 43 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Americare Senior Living chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Kansas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 9, 0 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 37.2 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Kansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 25.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Montgomery Co. median | Kansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 16 | 28 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 37.2 | 43.0 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 25.0% | 38.5% | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $7,960 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 296 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Kansas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 6 Feb 2025, 8 Mar 2023.
Severity mix: D ×11 E ×3 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | E | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0758 | Implement 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. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2025 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 25.0%, RNs 16.7%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Kansas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.2% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 9.4% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.8% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.8% | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.7% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 25.3% | 15.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Americare At Montgomery Place Nursing Center, Llc. Chain: Americare Senior Living (23 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hwj LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/01/2011 |
| Americare Systems, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2011 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Montgomery County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicalodges Independence | Independence | 45 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 37.8 | — | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Medicalodges Coffeyville On Midland | Coffeyville | 100 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 43 | 43.0 | $218K | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Advena Living of Cherryvale | Cherryvale | 45 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 62.2 | — | 4 Sep 2025 |
All 4 facilities in Montgomery County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Montgomery Place Nursing Center been cited for?
16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kansas median is 24 per facility.
Has Montgomery Place Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Montgomery Place Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Kansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Montgomery Place Nursing Center?
It is part of the Americare Senior Living chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Hwj LLC and Americare Systems, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Montgomery Place Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 Feb 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 6 Feb 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.