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Independence Health and Rehabilitation
1525 Monmouth Street, Independence, OR 97351
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Independence Health and Rehabilitation, in Independence, Oregon, is certified for 80 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Evergreen Healthcare Group chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Oregon median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 9, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 38.8 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 40.0.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $70K.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.3 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Oregon median of 5.0; nursing staff turnover is 65.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Polk Co. median | Oregon median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 31 | 35 | 32 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 38.8 | 38.8 | 40.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 65.1% | 65.1% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $69,876 | $69,876 | $4,194 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 128 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Oregon average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 May 2026, 18 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×22 E ×6 F ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 11 May 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 11 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 11 May 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 11 May 2026 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 11 May 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 11 May 2026 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 11 May 2026 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 11 May 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 11 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 11 May 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 11 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 11 May 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 11 May 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 18 Feb 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 18 Feb 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 18 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 18 Feb 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 18 Feb 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 18 Feb 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 18 Feb 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 18 Feb 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2025 | Fine | $45,819 | |
| 17 Jan 2024 | Fine | $16,039 | |
| 17 Jan 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Oregon average. Turnover: nursing staff 65.1%, RNs —; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Oregon median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.2% | 14.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.7% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.3% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.7% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Independence Snf Operations Llc. Chain: Evergreen Healthcare Group (44 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Northwest SNF Operations Holdings (Or) LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Ch Pacific Northwest Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Couve Financial Services LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Independence SNF Operations LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Pacific Northwest SNF Operations Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Witzcorp Global LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Couve Financial Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Independence SNF Operations LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Oregon SNF Consulting LLC (De) | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Pacific Northwest Opco Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Ch Pacific Northwest Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Couve Financial Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/20/2025 |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| Independence SNF Operations LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/12/2025 |
| Oregon SNF Consulting LLC (De) | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2025 |
| Pacific Northwest Opco Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2025 |
| Witzcorp Global LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Polk County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Retirement Village Health Center | Dallas | 121 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 28.9 | — | 10 Apr 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Polk County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Independence Health and Rehabilitation been cited for?
31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Oregon median is 32 per facility.
Has Independence Health and Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $70K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Independence Health and Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.3 hours per resident per day against a Oregon median of 5.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Independence Health and Rehabilitation?
It is part of the Evergreen Healthcare Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Pacific Northwest SNF Operations Holdings (Or) LLC, Ch Pacific Northwest Holdings LLC and Couve Financial Services LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Independence Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 11 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.