DBelow average · score 41/100 · #266 of 386 in Iowa
Rehabilitation Centers Of Independence West Campus
1610 Third Street Ne, Independence, IA 50644 · 70 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.2 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Iowa
7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 52)below median
$22,740 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Rehabilitation Centers Of Independence West Campus is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Iowa nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 70 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Rehabilitation Centers Of Independence West Campus at a Glance
D
41/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.18 h.
15<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 52.
34<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
94<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $22,740 fines, 1 denials.
18<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Iowa, medium facilities · CMS record 165303 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1610 Third Street Ne, Independence, IA 50644
Phone3193346039
CountyBuchanan
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds70
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
Buchanan County Health Center - Independence, IA · 39 beds
- Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Iowa
- 1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8) — above median
1
Meth-Wick Health Center - Cedar Rapids, IA · 69 beds
- Staffing 4.9 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Iowa
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
1
Iowa Veterans Home - Marshalltown, IA · 702 beds
- Staffing 4.7 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Iowa
- 1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 4) — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.