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Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

1610 Third Street Ne, Independence, IA 5064470 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 7 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While some past reviews highlighted the rehab services, the most recent feedback indicates significant issues with administrative responsiveness and staff professionalism. If you are considering this facility, ensure you have a clear, written timeline for the admission process and document all interactions with the admissions department.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

7 reviews on Google
Reviews for Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus are extremely limited and inconsistent, ranging from high praise for rehab services to severe frustration regarding administrative communication. Families should be aware of reports of rude staff interactions and difficulties with the placement process for memory care patients.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff2.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemory1.0Comms1.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Effective rehabilitation services
  • Positive long-term living environment

Concerns

  • Poor administrative communication and rude staff interactions (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02012(1)5.02013(3)5.02016(1)4.02017(1)1.02018(2)1.02022(1)

Distribution · 9 analyzed

5
5
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard great things about your rehabilitation services; could you tell us more about how the therapy team works with residents to help them regain independence?
  • 2How does the administration ensure that families are kept updated and informed about changes in a resident's care plan?
  • 3What specific protocols do you have in place to handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the night?
  • 4Could you describe the daily activities and social engagement opportunities available for residents to keep them active and connected?
  • 5What steps is the facility taking to improve staff-resident interactions and ensure a consistently warm, welcoming environment?
  • 6For residents who may need extra support with cognitive needs, what does the specialized care and environment look like here?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

Gave me the run around for 2 weeks knowing I needed relief from my mother with dementia only to have to find another placement for her. I gave them everything they needed and asked for and was spoken to very rudely, and being told I should look for another place.

Memory care family member · 2022☆☆☆☆

Wonderful place to live ... Great rehab ...

Long-term resident's family · 2013★★★★★
Source: 7 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.59hrs
79%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.08hrs
75%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
55%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
29%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

6

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility34.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
34.9%
US
12.1%
IA
4.1%
Buchanan
38.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility34.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
34.9%
US
15.5%
IA
19.4%
Buchanan
24.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.4%
Better than Avg
Here
98.4%
US
93.4%
IA
93.9%
Buchanan
89.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility88.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
88.2%
US
95.5%
IA
95.3%
Buchanan
93.5%
⚠️

Residents who fell and were seriously hurt

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.1%
Better than Avg
Here
1.1%
US
3.2%
IA
3.7%
Buchanan
4.4%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
22.7%
US
19.4%
IA
25.9%
Buchanan
21.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.2%
Better than Avg
Here
95.2%
US
81.8%
IA
84.1%
Buchanan
68.2%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility76.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
76.7%
US
79.8%
IA
73.3%
Buchanan
70.7%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
IA
2.0%
Buchanan
2.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

7deficiencies
3penalties
Above state avg (6.2)
8 complaint-triggered
$27,647 in fines

Families have filed complaints resulting in 7 deficiencies, with concerns about nursing staffing levels, safety hazards, and protection from abuse appearing repeatedly across multiple surveys. The facility shows ongoing issues with electrical systems, fire safety, and infection control that persist over time despite corrections. While most deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of recurring problems in critical care areas suggests families should carefully evaluate current conditions before placement.

Apr 1, 2026Complaint
1
0725Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Dec 11, 2025Routine
9
0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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.

Nov 6, 2025Complaint
1
0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Aug 12, 2025Complaint
3
0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0725Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Apr 17, 2025Complaint
2
0602Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Nov 14, 2024Routine
6
0353Potential for harm · Widespread

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0343Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

0800Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Nov 6, 2025

$9,113

Fine

Jan 8, 2024

$13,627

Payment Denial

Jan 8, 2024

8-day denial

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

10total
11deficiencies
May 6, 2026Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Apr 1, 2026Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0

Jan 12, 2026Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Dec 11, 2025Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 2, State violations: 0

Nov 17, 2025Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Nov 6, 2025Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 1, State violations: 1

Aug 12, 2025Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 3, State violations: 0

May 19, 2025Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Legacy Healthcare

Chain Size

89 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 64 of 89

Ownership & Management

Owners

Friedman, Brian

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Rajchenbach, Avrum

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Rajchenbach, Rivka

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Shabat, Ahuva

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Shabat, MenachemManaging Control - Governing BodyShabat, MenachemOfficer / DirectorLegacy Healthcare Financial Services LLCManagerBeasley, KarlaManagerBehounek, LinseyManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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