Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus
1610 Third Street NE, Independence, IA 50644
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus Compares
Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus is a 70-bed for-profit nursing facility in Independence, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (35.8%) is above the Iowa average of 19.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 70 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Independence, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 35.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5% (84% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.1% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (72% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.7% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2% (61% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 9.2% — better than the Iowa average of 20.8% (56% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus with other nursing homes in Independence.
How is Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus addressing its health inspections 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 is Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 35.8% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.1% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How do residents and families raise concerns at Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
Where does Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus lag behind other Independence options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus?
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 Buchanan County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 3,805 (18.0%)
- Median age
- 39.0 years
- Median household income
- $67,252
- Median home value
- $143,200
Demographics for Buchanan 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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