Independence, IA

Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $27,647 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1610 Third Street NE, Independence, IA

(319) 334-6039

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

70

Certified beds

Average residents

57

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Legacy Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1996-12-18

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.57

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.48

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.14

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.76

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

14%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

52%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.7	1.5 0.2 pts worse	1.9 0.2 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.7	2.1 0.4 pts better	1.8 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.9%	94.0% 4.9 pts better	93.4% 5.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	88.2%	95.2% 7 pts worse	95.5% 7.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.5%	3.7% 3.2 pts better	3.3% 2.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	37.1%	4.0% 33.1 pts worse	11.4% 25.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	3.0%	4.9% 1.9 pts better	5.4% 2.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	21.3%	20.6% 0.7 pts worse	19.6% 1.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	32.9%	19.8% 13.1 pts worse	16.7% 16.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2% 0.2 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	17.9%	18.5% 0.6 pts better	16.3% 1.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	17.2%	18.3% 1.1 pts better	14.9% 2.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	1.2%	1.7% 0.5 pts better	1.0% 0.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	2.2%	2.5% 0.3 pts better	1.7% 0.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	23.1%	26.0% 2.9 pts better	19.8% 3.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	2.7%	4.3% 1.6 pts better	5.1% 2.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	96.3%	84.3% 12 pts better	81.7% 14.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	12.6%	13.1% 0.5 pts better	12.0% 0.6 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	2.1%	1.9% 0.2 pts worse	1.6% 0.5 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	76.7%	73.3% 3.4 pts better	79.7% 3 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	19.3%	21.3% 2 pts better	23.9% 4.6 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-12-11 · Fire 2025-12-11

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-11-14 · Fire 2024-11-14

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-10-19 · Fire 2023-10-19

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-12-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-12-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2025-12-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-01-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-12-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-12-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-12-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-14

K343 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

Corrected 2024-11-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-14

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-12-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-14

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-11-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-14

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-12-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-19

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-10-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-19

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-10-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-19

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-10-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-19

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-10-30

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2026-01-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-01-10

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-11-06

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-10-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2025-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2025-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2025-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-05-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-14

F800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Corrected 2024-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-14

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-12-14

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-01-08

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-19

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2023-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-19

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-19

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2023-11-15

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$14,020 2025-11-06

Fine

Fine · fine $14,020

Fine

$13,627 2024-01-08

Fine

Fine · fine $13,627

Fine

$0 2024-01-08

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2024-01-31 · 8 days

8 day denial

Ownership

Iowa Portfolio Opco Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 20 facilities 2024-08-15

Chaim Rajchenbach Descendants Tr Ua 04282008

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

46% 83 facilities 2024-08-15

Oakway Operations LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

23% 48 facilities 2024-08-15

Doros Generation Trust U/A/D 1/3/12

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

5% 78 facilities 2024-08-15

Beasley, Karla