Redwood of Independence
Overview
Redwood of Independence is located in Independence, MO, part of Jackson County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 122,088. 18.2% of residents are 65 years or older, 1.7% more than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are East Independence, Sugar Creek, and Birmingham.
Our network provides data for 15 senior living communities in Independence, MO with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit corporation, Redwood of Independence accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 130 beds with an average occupancy rate of 85.5%.
Resident council is available. Redwood of Independence is not a continuing care retirement community.
The most recent standard fire safety inspection saw automatic sprinklers in all required areas.
Quality Measures and Vaccination Rates
Redwood of Independence reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and Missouri’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
C
17.4% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 2.1% less than the nation and 6.9% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
A
1.7% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 12.8% less than the nation and 18.8% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
A
26.6% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 20.4% less than the nation and 3.8% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
D
4.6% of residents have depressive symptoms, 2.9% less than the nation and 0.4% more than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
B
1.4% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 2% less than the nation and 2.5% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
C
15.3% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 0.7% more than the nation and 0.5% more than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
F
82% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 13.4% less than the nation and 11.1% less than the state.
Physical Restraints
A
0% of residents were physically restrained, 0.2% less than the nation and 0.1% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
F
68.4% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 24.3% less than the nation and 19% less than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
D
11.5% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 3.4% more than the nation and 2.2% more than the state.
UTI
C
1.2% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 1.2% less than the nation and 2.2% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
A
0% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 1.6% less than the nation and 2% less than the state.
Weight Loss
B
4.2% of residents lose too much weight, 1.8% less than the nation and 1% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
D
20.1% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 2.1% more than the nation and 5.4% more than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
F
2.9% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 1.1% more than the nation and 0.5% more than the state.
Improvements in Function
A
85.1% of residents saw improvements in function, 10.8% more than the nation and 12.2% more than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
F
27.3% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 52.2% less than the nation and 41.7% less than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
F
40.9% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 35.8% less than the nation and 25% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
F
65.5% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 21.8% less than the nation and 19% less than the state.
Resident Boosters
C
56.9% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 0.4% less than the nation and 5.6% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
F
60% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 26.9% less than the nation and 14.7% less than the state.
Staff Boosters
D
21% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 21.9% less than the nation and 7.8% less than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Redwood of Independence provides staffing information to the CMS, which the federal agency uses to calculate the below staffing data. Our team then sets each data point against the nation’s and Missouri’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
F
Nurse aide hours total 1 hour and 39 minutes per resident daily, 32 minutes shorter than the nation and 23 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
F
Licensed partial nurse hours total 32 minutes per resident daily, 20 minutes shorter than the nation and 10 minutes shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
F
Registered nurse hours total 17 minutes per resident daily, 23 minutes shorter than the nation and 10 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 6 minutes per resident daily, 21 minutes shorter than the nation and 13 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
C
Physical therapist hours total 2 minutes per resident daily, 1 minute shorter than the nation and the same as the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Administrator
F
3 administrators left the facility within a recent one-year period, 2.3 more than the nation and 2.1 more than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Redwood of Independence residents that require a hospital visit, The Groves is the closest, 3.84 miles away. Centerpoint Medical Center is the next nearest, 4.89 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Osco Pharmacy, 0.12 miles away, and CVS Pharmacy, 0.23 miles away. Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Snow John C and Anna R Jones Dds are 0.18 miles and 0.4 miles away. As for vision care, Nagel Low Vision Center is 2.05 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, George Owens Nature Park is 2.35 miles away, and Clothier Park is 2.99 miles away. Pharaoh Cinema 4 is 3.08 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Mid-Continent Public Library, 0.52 miles from Redwood of Independence.
Nearby places of worship include Susquehanna Baptist Church and Church of God. The former is 0.17 miles, and the latter is 0.26 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, 2001 Nails is 0.35 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Pizza Hut and Country Lane Bulk Foods, 0.12 miles and 0.13 miles away. Domino’s and Hardee’s are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Country Lane General Store is 0.18 miles away, and Stop & Shop is 0.91 miles away. Fast Trip and Ingles Market Markets are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Commerce Bank, 0.16 miles away, or Bank of America, 0.2 miles away. Citibank and Blue Ridge Bank are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Independence
July was Independence’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 90°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 20°F.
The city saw 27.92 inches of precipitation, 30.07 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 63% over the last 12 months.