Truman Gardens in Independence, Missouri, is licensed as a nursing-home provider, offering around-the-clock clinical oversight that includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The community is equipped to handle short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term custodial stays, and staffing ratios are designed to meet the higher acuity levels typically associated with skilled nursing care.
Supplementing routine nursing attention, the facility arranges on-site visits from physicians, provides dedicated diabetes management, and offers speech therapy. Glucose monitoring, insulin administration, medication management, and physician-ordered care plans are carried out in coordination with the resident’s primary doctor. The speech therapist works with residents who have swallowing disorders or communication deficits, aiming to maintain or regain functional abilities.
Resident rooms vary in layout, and not all accommodations feature every available option, but select units include in-room Wi-Fi for internet access, private telephones, and convenient parking for residents or visitors. Outdoor areas give residents a secured place to spend time outside when weather permits.
Dining operates on an all-day schedule, which allows residents to eat when it best fits their care plan or personal routine. Menus cover regular, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, low-sodium, and no-added-sugar choices, all prepared under nutritional guidelines to meet physician orders. Three core meals are provided daily, and staff remain available to assist residents who need help eating or require modified textures.
Amenities intended to support daily engagement include an activity center for group programs, a library and computer lounge for reading or internet use, organized social outings, and supervised outdoor access.