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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus

1610 Third Street NE, Independence, IA 50644

Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus, a 70-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Independence, IA, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #179 of 385 rated homes in IA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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3 / 5
Average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#179 of 385
In-state rank among rated IA homes
3.18
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
15
Inspection findings · 2 serious

The verdict

Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus, a 70-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Independence, IA, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #179 of 385 rated homes in IA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

3 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#179 of 385
In-state rank among rated IA homes
3.18
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
15
Inspection findings · 2 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 387 IA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
165303
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
70
Residents
53
In Hospital
No
County
Buchanan
Last Inspection
Dec 11, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.18 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.53 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.54
CNA Hours
2.11
Total Nursing Hours
3.18 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.02
Nursing Turnover
60.4%
RN Turnover
16.7%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus ranks #179 of 385 rated nursing homes in IA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus operates 70 certified beds in Independence, IA with approximately 53 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 4★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 15 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 2 penalties totaling $23K against this provider. Reported nurse staffing runs 3.18 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.53 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 60.4% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (15 most recent)

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 1, 2026 Tag: 0725

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

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 11, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 10, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 11, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 10, 2026

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Nov 6, 2025 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 20, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 12, 2025 Tag: 0725

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

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 30, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 12, 2025 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 30, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 12, 2025 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 30, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 17, 2025 Tag: 0609

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: May 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 17, 2025 Tag: 0602

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: May 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 14, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 14, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 14, 2024 Tag: 0800

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 14, 2024

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Jan 8, 2024 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 8, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 19, 2023 Tag: 0725

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

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 15, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 19, 2023 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 15, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 19, 2023 Tag: 0580

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 15, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 15.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 10.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 6.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 35.8% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 2.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 27.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 98.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 19.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 88.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 22.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 95.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 76.7% No

Penalty History 2 penalties totaling $23K

Date Type Amount
Nov 6, 2025 Fine $9K
Jan 8, 2024 Fine $14K
Jan 8, 2024 Payment Denial -

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The IA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View IA registry
  • Peer homes near 70 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in IA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus?
Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (5★).
Where does Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus rank among nursing homes in IA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus ranks 179th among 385 rated nursing homes in IA (#179 of 385). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus?
Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus reports 3.18 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.53 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 60.4%.
How many beds does Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus have?
Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus has 70 certified beds with approximately 53 residents. The facility is located at 1610 Third Street NE, Independence, IA 50644.
Does Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus has 15 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus has received 2 penalties totaling $23K.
Who owns Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus?
Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus was on Dec 11, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus?
Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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