Assisted Living
White Oak Assisted Living
1515 West White Oak, Independence, MO 64050 · Map
Licensed for 78 residents · WHITE OAK OPERATOR LLC
White Oak Assisted Living is a state-licensed assisted living community in Independence, Missouri. It is licensed for 78 residents. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for this community; the details below come from the state licensing record.
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Care and services
From the community’s website
What White Oak Assisted Living says about itself, quoted from its own site. We have not checked these claims against licensing records. Ask about each one on a tour.
- Nurse on site: 24 hours a day.
, 24-hour nursing care, medication administration, spiritual support and a program of amenities that enrich physical and emotional wellbeing and give their families accompanying peace of mind.
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026) - Provides transportation.
Provided Transportation
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026) - Apartment types named: private room, semi-private room.
We present residents with private or semi-private room options and the full spectrum of services, including skilled nursing, everyday care, medication management, cutting-edge rehab, wound and physician/dentist/podiatry, as well as professional counseling.
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026)
Lilisity’s independent report
What the public record shows
Gathered by Lilisity from state and federal sources. Communities can’t edit this part of the page.
State inspections
Last inspection: Mar 30, 2026. See the record
License
Active, 78 residents
Assisted Living Facility (evacuation assistance) 052472, current license dated Feb 1, 2025. Licensee WHITE OAK OPERATOR LLC.
State inspection record14 requirements not met in 3 years
- Last inspection
- March 30, 2026
- Inspections in three years
- 5
- Complaint investigations in three years
- 1
- Requirements not met (all visits)
- 14
- No deficiencies cited at the last visit (March 2026)
- Every deficiency from the May 21, 2025 visit was corrected by July 16, 2025
Visits (newest first)
- March 30, 2026: Complaint Investigation, State Licensure, no requirements listed as not met · state results
- May 21, 2025: State Licensure, 3 requirements not met · state results
- All assisted living facilities and all residential care facilities whose plans are approved or which are initially licensed for more than twelve (12) residents after December 31, 1987 shall be equipped with a call system consisting of an electrical intercommunication system, a wireless pager system, buzzer system or hand bells. An acceptable mechanism for calling attendants shall be located in each toilet room and resident bedroom. Call systems for facilities whose plans are approved or which are initially licensed after December 31, 1987 shall be audible in the attendant ' s work area. rule class II/III; corrected July 16, 2025
- All medication shall be safely stored at proper temperature and shall be kept in a secured location behind at least one (1) locked door or cabinet. Medication shall be accessible only to persons authorized to administer medications. II/III (A) If access is controlled by the resident, a secured location shall mean in a locked container, a locked drawer in a bedside table or dresser or in a resident ' s private room if locked in his or her absence, although this does not preclude access by a responsible employee of the facility. rule class II/III; corrected July 16, 2025
- All medication shall be safely stored at proper temperature and shall be kept in a secured location behind at least one (1) locked door or cabinet. Medication shall be accessible only to persons authorized to administer medications. II/III (B) Schedule II controlled substances shall be stored in locked compartments separate from non-controlled medications, except that single doses of Schedule II controlled substances may be controlled by a resident in compliance with the requirements for self-control of medication of this rule. rule class II/III; corrected July 16, 2025
- January 29, 2025: State Licensure, 3 requirements not met · state results
- Interior Finish and Furnishings. (D) All curtains and drapes in a licensed facility shall be certified or treated to be flame-resistant as defined in NFPA 101, 2000 edition. rule class II; corrected May 6, 2025
- The building shall be substantially constructed and shall be maintained in good repair and in accordance with the construction and fire safety rules in effect at the time of initial licensing. rule class II/III
- If elevators are used, installation and maintenance shall comply with local and state codes and the National Electric Code. rule class II/III; corrected May 6, 2025
- June 26, 2024: State Licensure, no requirements listed as not met · state results
- April 8, 2024: State Licensure, 8 requirements not met · state results
- General Requirements. (D) The department shall have the right of inspection of any portion of a building in which a licensed facility is located unless the unlicensed portion is separated by two- (2-) hour fire-resistant construction. No section of the building shall present a fire hazard. rule class I/II; corrected August 6, 2024
- Fire Extinguishers. (D) All fire extinguishers shall bear the label of the Underwriters ' Laboratories (UL) or the Factory Mutual (FM) Laboratories and shall be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10, 1998 edition. This includes the documentation and dating of a monthly pressure check. rule class II/III; corrected August 6, 2024
- Protection from Hazards. (I) In facilities whose plans were approved or which were initially licensed after December 31, 1987, for more than twenty (20) beds and all facilities licensed after August 28, 2007, each smoke section shall be separated by one- (1-) hour fire-rated smoke partitions. The smoke partitions shall be continuous from outside wall-to-outside wall and from floor-to-floor or floor-to-roof deck. All doors in this wall shall be at least twenty- (20-) minute fire-rated or its equivalent, self-closing, and may be held open only if the door closes automatically upon activation of the complete fire alarm system. rule class II; corrected August 6, 2024
- Sprinkler Systems. (B) Facilities that have a sprinkler system installed prior to August 28, 2007, shall inspect, maintain, and test these systems in accordance with the requirements that were in effect for such facilities on August 27, 2007. rule class I/II; corrected August 6, 2024
- Smoking. (A) Smoking shall be permitted in designated areas only. Areas where smoking is permitted shall be designated as such and shall be supervised either directly or by a resident informing an employee of the facility that the area is being used for smoking. rule class II/III; corrected November 21, 2024
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- Oxygen storage shall be in accordance with NFPA 99, 1999 Edition. rule class II/III; corrected August 6, 2024
- The building shall be substantially constructed and shall be maintained in good repair and in accordance with the construction and fire safety rules in effect at the time of initial licensing. rule class II/III; corrected August 6, 2024
- In facilities that are constructed or have plans approved after July 1, 2005, electrical wiring shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code, 1999 edition, National Fire Protection Association, Inc., incorporated by reference, in this rule and available by mail at One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269, and local codes. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions to the materials incorporated by reference. Facilities built between September 28, 1979 and July 1, 2005 shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code, which was in effect at the time of the original plan approval and local codes. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. In facilities built prior to September 28, 1979, electrical wiring shall be maintained in good repair and shall not present a safety hazard. All facilities shall have wiring inspected every two (2) years by a qualified electrician. rule class II/III; corrected November 21, 2024
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What these terms mean
DHSS: the results page shows “the requirements the facility failed to meet, the corrected date, level of harm, and residents affected.” Facilities must keep the full statements of deficiencies and plans of correction on site for anyone to read.
Missouri law (RSMo 198.085) sorts every standard into three classes: “Class I standards are standards the violation of which would present either an imminent danger to the health, safety or welfare of any resident or a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm would result; Class II standards are standards which have a direct or immediate relationship to the health, safety or welfare of any resident, but which do not create imminent danger; Class III standards are standards which have an indirect or a potential impact on the health, safety or welfare of any resident.” The class shown is the one the rule carries; some rules carry two (for example II/III).
Show Me Long Term Care lists no license numbers; this record was matched to the community by name and address. This community is licensed for 78 residents; larger communities are inspected and cited more often, so read counts with size in mind. Source: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Long-Term Care Regulation, data as of October 15, 2026. Always visit in person and ask the community about anything listed here.
License and ownershipActive license, licensee WHITE OAK OPERATOR LLC
- License type
- Assisted Living Facility (evacuation assistance)
- License number
- 052472
- License status
- Active
- Current license dated
- 2025-02-01
- Licensed capacity
- 78
- Licensee
- WHITE OAK OPERATOR LLC
- County
- Jackson County
- Administrator
- Joseph Heater
Source: Missouri state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.
Administrator name from the Missouri licensing record, as of Sep 9, 2026.
Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in Missouri, and other programs
How Medicaid pays for care in Missouri
- MO HealthNet Personal Care Program (state plan personal care). MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid) can pay for personal care services for eligible residents of licensed residential care facilities and assisted living facilities, if DHSS finds they need a nursing-home level of care. (state page)
Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.
Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record
Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.
- The state recorded a finding in May 2025. What was it, and how was it fixed?
- The current license dates from 2025. Has the owner or operator changed recently?
- What does the base rate include, and when did rates last go up?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
- How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
- Who gives medications, and what training do they have?
- For what reasons can a resident be asked to leave?
What we checked8 public sources we searched, with dates
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Long-Term Care Regulation inspection records | Oct 15, 2026 | See above |
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| The community’s own website | See above |
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does White Oak Assisted Living provide?
White Oak Assisted Living is licensed by the state of Missouri for assisted living in Independence, Missouri. Its licensed capacity is 78 residents.
Does Lilisity rate White Oak Assisted Living?
No. We publish state licensing details for White Oak Assisted Living but no score, rating, or ranking. Only communities on the Top Communities list or with a Senior Living Alliance Excellence Award, both based on phone-verified resident and family interviews, are ranked.
How much does White Oak Assisted Living cost?
Assisted Living in Missouri typically starts at $4,100 to $5,100 a month. Based on 109 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. White Oak Assisted Living does not publish its prices.
How do I contact White Oak Assisted Living?
Use White Oak Assisted Living's website, thegroves.com, or visit at 1515 West White Oak, Independence, MO 64050.
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