Independence Health and Rehabilitation
1525 Monmouth Street · Independence, OR · 97351 · 5038380001
80 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Evergreen Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $45,819 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
65% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.26 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 65% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $69,876 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2025
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 March 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 17, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 7, 2022
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 7, 2022
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E October 7, 2022
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 7, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2025 | Fine | $45,819 |
| January 17, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
| January 17, 2024 | Fine | $16,039 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 385188 · certified since March 13, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.