Terrace Home Health Independence, LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 4721 South Cliff Avenue, Suite 211 in Independence, MO 64055. Medicare first certified it in 2020, 6 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2.5 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri average of 3.5. It trails the Missouri average on 7 of the measures Medicare publishes and beats it on none.
What is Terrace Home Health Independence, LLC's Medicare record?
| Agency | Terrace Home Health Independence, LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 4721 South Cliff Avenue, Suite 211, Independence, MO 64055 |
| Phone | (816) 441-0000 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 267673 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 05/07/2020 |
How does Terrace Home Health Independence, LLC score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Terrace Home Health Independence, LLC. It is better than the Missouri average on 0 and worse on 7.
| Measure | Terrace Home Health Independence, LLC | Missouri average | U.S. average | vs. Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.5% | 98.2% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 78.2% | 88.1% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 83.9% | 90.8% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 82.1% | 90.7% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 78% | 90.8% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 76.4% | 87.1% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 96.2% | 95.7% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 61.7% | 62.8% | 63.3% | About the same |
| Met expected function at discharge | 71.9% | 79.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 2.4% | 1% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it trails: breathing improved, got better at taking medicines correctly and got better at walking or moving around.
What do patients say about Terrace Home Health Independence, LLC?
75% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Terrace Home Health Independence, LLC, based on 145 completed surveys. The Missouri average is 80%.
| Survey question | Terrace Home Health Independence, LLC | Missouri average | U.S. average | vs. Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 90% | 90% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 83% | 87% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 83% | 84% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 87% | 87% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 75% | 80% | 79% | Worse |
Do Terrace Home Health Independence, LLC's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Terrace Home Health Independence, LLC, it performs the same as the national rate.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Same As National Rate | 79.1% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.1% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 11.7% |
Which home health services does Terrace Home Health Independence, LLC provide, and which does it not?
Terrace Home Health Independence, LLC reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Terrace Home Health Independence, LLC? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Kansas City-area ZIP codes does Terrace Home Health Independence, LLC serve?
Terrace Home Health Independence, LLC tells Medicare it serves 98 ZIP codes in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri and Kansas counties, out of 111 in total.
- 64012
- 64014
- 64015
- 64016
- 64024
- 64029
- 64030
- 64034
- 64048
- 64050
- 64052
- 64053
- 64054
- 64055
- 64056
- 64057
- 64058
- 64060
- 64063
- 64064
- 64068
- 64075
- 64078
- 64079
- 64080
- 64081
- 64082
- 64083
- 64086
- 64088
- 64089
- 64092
- 64105
- 64106
- 64108
- 64109
- 64110
- 64111
- 64114
- 64116
- 64117
- 64118
- 64119
- 64123
- 64124
- 64126
- 64127
- 64128
- 64129
- 64130
- 64131
- 64132
- 64133
- 64134
- 64136
- 64137
- 64138
- 64145
- 64150
- 64151
- 64152
- 64153
- 64154
- 64155
- 64156
- 64157
- 64161
- 64701
- 66030
- 66061
- 66062
- 66101
- 66102
- 66103
- 66104
- 66106
- 66109
- 66111
- 66112
- 66118
- 66202
- 66203
- 66204
- 66205
- 66206
- 66208
- 66209
- 66210
- 66212
- 66213
- 66214
- 66215
- 66216
- 66220
- 66221
- 66223
- 66224
- 66226
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Terrace Home Health Independence, LLC before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
78% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (Missouri average 90.8%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
Ask who sorts out the medication list
76.4% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (Missouri average 87.1%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
78.2% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 88.1% across Missouri. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
Ask who answers after hours
Problems rarely wait for office hours. Ask whether the night and weekend line reaches one of their own nurses or an answering service, and how long a call-back usually takes.
Which other home health agencies serve Independence, MO?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Independence.
- Phoenix Home Care — 4 of 5 stars
- Vitalcaring Group — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Centerwell Home Health — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Specialized Home Care — 3.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Terrace Home Health Independence, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Terrace Home Health Independence, LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 267673 and has been since 2020. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Terrace Home Health Independence, LLC's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Missouri average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Terrace Home Health Independence, LLC provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
