Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus
1610 Third Street NE, Independence, IA 50644 · (319) 334-6039
For profit - Corporation · 70 certified beds
Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 2 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $22,740 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 11, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.December 11, 2025 · 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 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- 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 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 6, 2025 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 8, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $9,113November 6, 2025
- Fine of $13,627January 8, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 8 daysStarting January 31, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.18 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.53 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.54 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.11 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 60.4% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 70 |
| Average residents per day | 52.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Buchanan County Health Center Independence · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Village of Ackley Ackley · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Rehabilitation Center of Allison Allison · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Maple Manor Village Aplington · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Suites at Western Home Communities Cedar Falls · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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