Nursing homes in Independence, IA
Independence, IA has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and 2 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan County Health Center1600 First Street East · Government - County | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 39 | 1 ($4,011) |
| Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus1610 Third Street NE · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 70 | 2 ($22,740) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Iowa, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Independence
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.April 1, 2026 · Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 19, 2026 · Buchanan County Health Center · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.December 11, 2025 · Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 11, 2025 · Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 6, 2025 · Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- 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.August 12, 2025 · Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.August 12, 2025 · Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.August 12, 2025 · Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.April 17, 2025 · Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 17, 2025 · Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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Questions about nursing homes in Independence
Which nursing home in Independence has the highest Medicare rating?
Buchanan County Health Center has the highest overall rating in Independence: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Independence have been fined?
2 of the 2 have been fined in the last three years, $26,751 in all. The most was $22,740, at Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Independence?
No. None of the 2 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Independence is the largest?
Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus, with 70 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.