Sunterra Springs - Independence

Hiring organization · Based in Independence, MO

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On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

Shifts hiring now: Rotating 1

What stands out

Experienced nurses
You would see $28 an hour on the posting we have, with no higher or lower figure listed.
From employer postingsAs of 2026-09-07
New graduates
You would hear reviewers talk about learning new things, meeting personal goals, and a clear sense of purpose.
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
Experienced nurses
You would step onto a floor a CNA called nice but busy, with many residents and new admissions each day.
As of 2022-05-28Source: indeed.com
Travel nurses
You would not see a housing stipend on the posting we have; the listed rate is $28 an hour.
From employer postingsAs of 2026-09-07

Working conditions

Pay and benefits: Independence Indeed raters score pay and benefits 3.3/5 based on 29 reviews; As of 2026Source: indeed.com
Pay and benefits: Independence CNA review: required 30-minute lunch unpaid and deducted from paycheck; As of 2022-05-28Source: indeed.com

The city

Living in Independence, MO

Independence sits just east of Kansas City, offering small-town comfort with quick access to metro amenities. History buffs know it as Harry Truman's hometown, with a tidy downtown square and trailheads along the Little Blue River. It's a practical landing spot for nurses who want affordability and a quieter pace without leaving the Kansas City orbit.

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State price level · Missouri: 9% below the national average; State index 90.8 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,109/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $60,339/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Working here

Culture and working life

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

management support: Independence staff describe weak management support; management is the lowest Indeed category at 2.8/5.; As of 2024Source: indeed.com
unpaid lunch: A CNA said a required 30-minute lunch is unpaid and taken out of the check.; As of 2022-05-28Source: indeed.com
workload and atmosphere: A CNA called it a nice but busy workplace with many residents and new admissions each day.; As of 2022-05-28Source: indeed.com

More review themes

organization: A housekeeper liked the job and boss but said hard days would ease with better organization.; As of 2024-12-03Source: indeed.com
learning and purpose: Reviewers like learning new things, meeting personal goals, and a clear sense of purpose.; As of 2026Source: indeed.com
flexibility and trust: Indeed flags trust in colleagues and time/location flexibility as top improvement areas.; As of 2026Source: indeed.com
company recommend rate: Only 34% of Glassdoor reviewers would recommend; overall 3.7 from 8 company-wide reviews.; As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com
toxic culture at other site: A former Springfield EVS employee titled a review toxic and scored culture and career 1/5.; As of 2025-12-08Source: glassdoor.com

What to weigh

You may feel thin management support; reviews here put it at 2.8 out of 5, the lowest Indeed category.

As of 2024Source: indeed.com

The reality check

Before you decide

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