Nursing homeActive
Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus
1610 Third Street NE, Independence, IA 50644319334603970 certified beds · 53 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
8
since 2023
Deficiencies
15
● 0● 13● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$22,740
2 fines · 1 action
Last survey
2026-04-01
Complaint
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-11 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-06 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-08-12 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-17 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-14 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-08 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-19 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-01Record 165303-20260401-F725
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-10Record 165303-20251211-F641
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-10Record 165303-20251211-F880
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-10-20Record 165303-20251106-F689
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-30Record 165303-20250812-F584
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-30Record 165303-20250812-F658
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-30Record 165303-20250812-F725
F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-15Record 165303-20250417-F602
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-15Record 165303-20250417-F609
F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-14Record 165303-20241114-F800
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-14Record 165303-20241114-F880
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planning
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-02-08Record 165303-20240108-F684
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-15Record 165303-20231019-F580
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-15Record 165303-20231019-F684
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-15Record 165303-20231019-F725
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-06 | Civil money penalty | $9,113 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-01-08 | Civil money penalty | $13,627 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-01-08 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 8 days, from 2024-01-31 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.53
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 0.74 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.18
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.82 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.83
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.37 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover60%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 44% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover17%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Iowa | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 6.7% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.1% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 35.8% | 19.5% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 15.9% | 17.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.4% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 19.9% | 20.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beasley, Karla Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Behounek, Linsey Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Borcherding, Jenny Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Burken, Sheri Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Deford, Colin Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Friedenberg, Laura Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hedberg, Jennifer Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Heying, Larina Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Houston, Mindy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hunt, Amber Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jaeger, Krystle Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnston, Roberta Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Larson, Melissa Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcclure, Dorothy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Otterbeck, Patricia Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rajchenbach, Chaim Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shabat, Menachem Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shear, Kiley Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Van Veghel, Elizabeth Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wierschem, Bobbie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Beasley, Karla Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Behounek, Linsey Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Borcherding, Jenny Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Burken, Sheri Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cascade Capital Holdings LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cascade Capital Partners LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ccg Gorgona LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Deford, Colin Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Friedenberg, Laura Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Friedman, Brian Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gorgona Holdco LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gorgona Propco Holdings LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gorgona Sub Holdco LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gpn Family Trust U/A/D 4/28/08 Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hedberg, Jennifer Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Heying, Larina Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Houston, Mindy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hunt, Amber Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Independence Ia Property Holdings, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jaeger, Krystle Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnston, Roberta Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Larson, Melissa Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcclure, Dorothy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mn8 Rh Holdco LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Otterbeck, Patricia Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rajchenbach, Avrum Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rajchenbach, Chaim Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rajchenbach, Rivka Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shabat, Ahuva Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shabat, Menachem Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shabat, Menachem Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shear, Kiley Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Van Veghel, Elizabeth Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wierschem, Bobbie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Legacy Healthcare — 89 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Iowa.
No county cost figures on file for Buchanan.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan County Health Center Independence | 0.2 mi | 2026-03-19 | 291 |
| Oelwein Health Care Center Oelwein | 13.8 mi | 2026-03-26 | 1100 |
| Grandview Healthcare Center Oelwein | 13.9 mi | 2026-04-15 | 390 |
| Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab, LLC Vinton | 21.8 mi | 2025-06-05 | 020 |
| The Vinton Lutheran Home Vinton | 22.9 mi | 2026-04-30 | 0112 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |