Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus
1610 Third Street Ne · Independence, IA · 50644 · 3193346039
70 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Legacy Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Federal penalties on record: $9,113 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.69 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $22,740 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 12, 2025 · found via complaint
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 September 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 14, 2024
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected December 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 14, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected November 15, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2025 | Fine | $9,113 |
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $13,627 |
| January 8, 2024 | Payment Denial | 8 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165303 · certified since December 18, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.