The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
INDEPENDENCE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
INDEPENDENCE, OR · Medicare-certified · 80 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Independence Health and Rehabilitation in Independence, OR has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with 2-star health inspection and quality measures ratings but a 4-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 5.29 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility has had $45,819 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.2917 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 11, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $45,819recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.2917.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.54
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.06
- Nurse aides
- 3.69
- Weekend nursing
- 4.70
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 65%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
13.6%14.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%3.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.3%5.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.9%4.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.8%8.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
6.9%19.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.9%2.3%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—10.2%—
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%86.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.2%64.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $45,819 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $69,876 in total fines.
- $45,819
Federal fine
Feb 18, 2025
- $16,039
Federal fine
Jan 17, 2024
- $8,018
Federal fine
Jan 17, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Aug 31, 2023
Now operated by Independence Health & Rehabilitation Center, previously Independence Health and Rehabilitation Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of EVERGREEN HEALTHCARE GROUP · 44 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 34.8 residents on an average day (43% of 80 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.