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Independence Health and Rehabilitation

1525 Monmouth Street, Independence, OR 97351

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Independence Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Independence, Oregon. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. Health inspection on July 31, 2026

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2026.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2025.

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  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  3. CMS update of June 24, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was INDEPENDENCE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER.

  4. Health inspection on May 11, 2026

    14 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0908. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.

    • Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0883 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0887. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.

    • Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0552 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0637. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.

    • Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.

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  5. Fire safety inspection on May 11, 2026

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.

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  6. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  7. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from January 17, 2024 from $24,057 to $16,039.

  8. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from February 18, 2025 from $70,490 to $45,819.

  9. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  10. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  11. Health inspection on February 18, 2025

    9 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    23 of 128 Oregon homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    CMS fine of $45,819 on February 18, 2025.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0757 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.

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  12. Fire safety inspection on February 18, 2025

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation E0013. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2025.

    • Citation E0015. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2025.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2025.

    • Citation K0911. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2025.

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  13. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  14. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  15. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from January 17, 2024 from $37,010 to $24,057.

  16. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  17. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  18. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  19. January 17, 2024

    Fine

    CMS fine of $16,039 on January 17, 2024.

    CMS fine of $8,018 on January 17, 2024.

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  20. Health inspection on November 17, 2023

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2023.

    • Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2023.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2023.

    • Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2023.

    • Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2023.

    • Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2023.

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  21. Fire safety inspection on November 17, 2023

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2023.

    • Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2023.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(503) 838-0001
Last standard health inspection
May 11, 2026 (6 months ago)
Certified beds
80
Residents per day, on average
35.5
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Independence SNF Operations LLC
Chain
Evergreen Healthcare Group
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Oregon average (31 vs 34).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • WITZCORP GLOBAL LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 08/31/2023
  • HERZKA, YISROELIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 08/31/2023
  • YENOWITZ, YITZCHOKIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 08/31/2023
  • COUVE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/31/2023
  • COUVE HEALTHCARE CONSULTING LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/31/2023
  • INDEPENDENCE SNF OPERATIONS LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/31/2023
  • OREGON SNF CONSULTING LLC (DE)Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/31/2023
  • PACIFIC NORTHWEST OPCO MANAGEMENT LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/31/2023
  • DURST, JULIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/31/2023
  • HEIMAN, JACOBOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/31/2023
  • MORRIS, CHRISTOPHEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/31/2023
  • ODENTHAL, JASONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/31/2023
  • SPIELMAN, SHIMONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/31/2023
  • YENOWITZ, YITZCHOKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/31/2023

Questions

When was Independence Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?

CMS lists May 11, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Independence Health and Rehabilitation have?

CMS lists 31 health citations since November 17, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Independence Health and Rehabilitation been fined?

CMS lists 3 fines in the past three years, $69,876 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Independence Health and Rehabilitation?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Independence Health and Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.