All citations for Independence Rehab and Nursing

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

December 3, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 43 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 11, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 12, 2026).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 21, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (January 4, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 21, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 21, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0574, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0646, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0838, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2026).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2025).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2025).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2025).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2025).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.