All citations for Rehabilitation Center of Independence, the

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

January 10, 2025

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 citations

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

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 14, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2021).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0022, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 14, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2021).

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

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 14, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2021).

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

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 14, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2021).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 14, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2021).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 14, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2021).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 14, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2021).

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

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 14, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2021).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 14, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2021).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 14, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2021).

  11. 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 April 14, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2021).

  12. 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 April 14, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2021).

  13. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 14, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2021).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.