Nursing homes › Iowa › Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus
1610 Third Street Ne, Independence, IA 50644 · 3193346039 · 70 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Legacy Healthcare, a group operating 89 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 3.0/5, 7 abuse citation icons, 4 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,703,514 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.18 (Iowa median: 3.69). RN hours: 0.53. Weekend total: 2.83. Nursing staff turnover: 60%.
All-time on record: 15 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2025-12-11 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-10 |
| 2025-12-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-10 |
| 2025-11-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-10-20 |
| 2025-08-12 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-08-12 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-08-12 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-04-17 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-17 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2024-11-14 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | E | Health | corrected 2024-12-14 |
| 2024-11-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-14 |
| 2024-01-08 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-02-08 |
| 2023-10-19 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-15 |
| 2023-10-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-15 |
| 2023-10-19 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-15 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-06 | Fine | $9,113 |
| 2024-01-08 | Fine | $13,627 |
| 2024-01-08 | Payment Denial | 8 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHABAT, MENACHEM | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2024 |
| SHABAT, MENACHEM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2024 |
| LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2024 |
| BEASLEY, KARLA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2024 |
| BEHOUNEK, LINSEY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2024 |
| BORCHERDING, JENNY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2024 |
| BURKEN, SHERI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2024 |
| DEFORD, COLIN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| FRIEDENBERG, LAURA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2024 |
| HEDBERG, JENNIFER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2024 |
| HEYING, LARINA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2024 |
| HOUSTON, MINDY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2024 |
| HUNT, AMBER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2024 |
| JAEGER, KRYSTLE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2024 |
| JOHNSTON, ROBERTA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2024 |
| LARSON, MELISSA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2024 |
| MCCLURE, DOROTHY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2024 |
| OTTERBECK, PATRICIA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2024 |
| RAJCHENBACH, CHAIM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2024 |
| SHABAT, MENACHEM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2024 |
| SHEAR, KILEY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2024 |
| VAN VEGHEL, ELIZABETH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2024 |
| WIERSCHEM, BOBBIE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 165303. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.