Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus
Nursing Home Facility
1610 Third Street Ne, Independence, IA 50644
Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus is a senior care community located in Independence, IA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Independence area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (319) 334-6039.
Operated by Legacy Healthcare, which runs 81 communities in our directory.
With 70 beds, Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Independence average about 43 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 75% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Independence average about 4.0 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 2 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Independence average about 3.7 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 60%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Buchanan County, IA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 15 problems at Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus. 2 findings involved harm to a resident, including 2 that put residents in immediate danger. 8 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home twice, a total of $22,740. Medicare also stopped paying for new admissions once in that period.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nursing and Physician Services
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nursing and Physician Services
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 70
- Occupancy 75%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.2
- Annual staff turnover 60%
- Last health inspection December 2025
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