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

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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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0565, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0850, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0640, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2023).
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 June 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2023).
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 June 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2023).
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 June 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.