Rehabilitation Centers Of Independence West Campus
Independence, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165303) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $22,740 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (319) 334-6039 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rehabilitation Centers Of Independence West Campus has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Rehabilitation Centers Of Independence West Campus reports total nurse staffing of about 3.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 60.4% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Rehabilitation Centers Of Independence West Campus has 2 federal fines on record totaling $22,740.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Rehabilitation Centers Of Independence West Campus is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa. The facility has 70 certified beds and an average daily resident count of 52.8. It is operated under for-profit corporate ownership and has been certified since December 1996. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.178 per resident per day, with registered nurse hours of 0.532 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.4%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $22,740.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus status noted for this facility in the provided data.
This facility is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which includes 89 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically by CMS.
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 a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.18 hours per resident per day, with 0.53 RN hours, and a nursing turnover rate of 60.4%, giving a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $22,740.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 70 certified beds with an average daily resident population of 52.8.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which includes 89 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 18, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 3, 2, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not specified in the available data; please contact the facility at 3193346039 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not covered in the CMS data; please contact the facility at 3193346039 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165303?state=IA.
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.