# Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus

Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing home (Nursing home · SNF / NF) in Independence, IA, CMS Certification Number 165303, with 70 certified beds and about 62 residents per day. CMS rates it 3/5 overall (health inspections 2/5, staffing 2/5, quality measures 5/5).

## Key facts
- Status: Active CMS certification
- Address: 1610 Third Street NE, Independence, IA 50644 (Buchanan County)
- Ownership type: For profit - Corporation

- Operator (legal business name): [Independence Ia Skilled Nursing Facility LLC](https://carefield.site/operator/op-independence-ia-skilled-nursing-facility-llc)
- CMS chain: [Legacy Healthcare](https://carefield.site/chain/cms-chain-306) — 96 facilities

- Phone: 3193346039
- Medicare Care Compare: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165303

## Inspection record
11 inspections in the CMS window (latest 2026-04-01); 30 citations (15 health, 15 fire safety); 0 at actual harm and 2 at immediate jeopardy; 0 without a verified correction at last report. CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years; no citation in that window is not proof of a clean history.
- 2025-11-06 — [F-0689](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0689) Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. — scope/severity J (Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety); Past non-compliance; complaint survey
- 2024-01-08 — [F-0684](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0684) Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. — scope/severity J (Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-04-01 — [F-0725](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0725) Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2025-12-11 — [K-0222](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0222) Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-12-11 — [K-0324](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0324) Provide properly protected cooking facilities. — scope/severity F (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-12-11 — [K-0712](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0712) Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. — scope/severity F (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-12-11 — [K-0914](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0914) Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. — scope/severity F (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-12-11 — [K-0918](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0918) Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. — scope/severity F (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-12-11 — [K-0920](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0920) Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-12-11 — [K-0921](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0921) Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. — scope/severity F (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-12-11 — [F-0641](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0641) Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-12-11 — [F-0880](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0880) Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-08-12 — [F-0584](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0584) 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. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2025-08-12 — [F-0658](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0658) Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2025-08-12 — [F-0725](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0725) Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2025-04-17 — [F-0602](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0602) Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2025-04-17 — [F-0609](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0609) Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2024-11-14 — [K-0343](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0343) Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. — scope/severity F (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2024-11-14 — [K-0353](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0353) Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. — scope/severity F (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Waiver granted
- 2024-11-14 — [K-0920](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0920) Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- …and 10 more on the source page.

## Penalties
- 2025-11-06 — Civil money penalty (fine): $9,113
- 2024-01-08 — Denial of payment for new admissions (8 days)
- 2024-01-08 — Civil money penalty (fine): $13,627

## Staffing (PBJ, hours per resident per day)
- Total nurse: 2.9692 (state avg 3.86085, US 3.90085)
- RN: 0.42073
- Nursing staff turnover: 59.6%

## Owners and managers of record (CMS disclosures)
- Menachem Shabat — Operational / managerial control, since 2024-08-15
- [Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC](https://carefield.site/owner/org-legacy-healthcare-financial-services-llc) — Operational / managerial control, since 2024-08-15
- Karla Beasley — Operational / managerial control, since 2024-08-15
- Linsey Behounek — Operational / managerial control, since 2024-08-15
- Jenny Borcherding — Operational / managerial control, since 2024-08-15
- Sheri Burken — Operational / managerial control, since 2024-08-15
- Colin Deford — Operational / managerial control, since 2025-01-01
- Laura Friedenberg — Operational / managerial control, since 2024-08-15
- Jennifer Hedberg — Operational / managerial control, since 2024-08-15
- Larina Heying — Operational / managerial control, since 2024-08-15
- Mindy Houston — Operational / managerial control, since 2024-08-15
- Amber Hunt — Operational / managerial control, since 2024-08-15
- Krystle Jaeger — Operational / managerial control, since 2024-08-15
- Roberta Johnston — Operational / managerial control, since 2024-08-15
- Melissa Larson — Operational / managerial control, since 2024-08-15

## Nearby nursing homes
- [Buchanan County Health Center](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-16e050) — 0.3 km, CMS overall 5/5

## Sources
- cms_provider_info: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/4pq5-n9py/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=165303&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_ownership: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/y2hd-n93e/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=165303&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_health_deficiencies: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/r5ix-sfxw/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=165303&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_fire_safety_deficiencies: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/ifjz-ge4w/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=165303&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_penalties: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/g6vv-u9sr/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=165303&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_inspection_dates: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/svdt-c123/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=165303&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D

---
Source page: https://carefield.site/facility/cms-165303 · Carefield — Senior Care Intelligence. Facts come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes). Missing data never means no issue exists.