INDEPENDENCE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
1525 MONMOUTH STREET, Independence, OR 97351
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How INDEPENDENCE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
INDEPENDENCE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER is a 80-bed for-profit nursing facility in Independence, Oregon. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Oregon average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.7%) is below the Oregon average of 2.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 80 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 47% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Oregon average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.1% — worse than the Oregon average of 14.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.7% — better than the Oregon average of 2.5% (32% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.1% — better than the Oregon average of 6.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.7% — better than the Oregon average of 22.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Oregon averages across 128 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask INDEPENDENCE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing INDEPENDENCE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Independence.
How is INDEPENDENCE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help INDEPENDENCE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.7% here versus 2.5% across Oregon. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help INDEPENDENCE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 5.1% here versus 6.2% across Oregon. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is INDEPENDENCE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 47% occupancy across 80 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at INDEPENDENCE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at INDEPENDENCE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Independence
Independence sits in Polk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Oregon as a whole (17.6% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 15,121 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 37.0 years
- Median household income
- $65,665
- Median home value
- $290,100
Demographics for Polk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Independence.
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