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 26 to 50 of 79 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

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

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

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

    Health citation F-0809, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2025).

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2025).

  11. 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 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2025).

  12. 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 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2025).

  13. 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 May 2, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).

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

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 29, 2024).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 29, 2024).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 29, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 2, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2026).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 2, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2026).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2026).

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

    Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

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

    Health citation F-0912, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2026).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of April 13, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2026).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  23. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 21, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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.