Independence Health And Rehabilitation
Independence, OR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 385188) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $69,876
Phone: (503) 838-0001 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Independence Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Oregon state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Independence Health And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of 5.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.1%.
Independence Health And Rehabilitation has 3 federal fines on record totaling $69,876.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Independence Health And Rehabilitation is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Independence, Polk County, Oregon. The facility is certified for 80 beds and reports an average daily census of 34.8 residents. It has been certified since March 13, 1989. Ownership is structured as a for-profit Limited Liability Company, and it is part of the Evergreen Healthcare Group chain, which operates 44 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Oregon state average of 3.13. Its component ratings are: 2 stars for health inspections, 2 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 5.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 3 federal fines totaling $69,876.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this location based on the data provided.
Families should consult Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports, survey findings, and any updates to ratings or penalties, as this profile reflects the CMS data vintage supplied.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Oregon state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.29 hours per resident per day, with 0.54 RN hours per resident per day and a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 65.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $69,876.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 80 beds and reports an average daily census of 34.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Evergreen Healthcare Group chain, which includes 44 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 13, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scored 2, 2, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 5038380001 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5038380001 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/385188?state=OR.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.