Independence Health and Rehabilitation
1525 Monmouth Street, Independence, OR 97351 · Polk County · (503) 838-0001
80 certified beds, about 35 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1989
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 385188 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 11, 2026, inspectors cited 14 health deficiencies (the Oregon average is 9.2, the national average 9.2).
Of 31 health citations since November 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 3 fines totaling $69,876 in the last three years; the largest was $45,819, and the latest is dated February 18, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.29 hours per resident per day, against 5.03 across Oregon and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.54 of those hours.
65.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Oregon average 47.4%).
CMS links it to Evergreen Healthcare Group, an affiliated group of 43 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
611/23
902/25
1405/26
207/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 31 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
22D
6E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
July 31, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure staff provided care and services according to professional standards for 1 of 3 sampled residents (#4) reviewed for medication administration. This placed residents at risk for unsafe medication administration.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a controlled substance was not administered without a physician's order for 1 of 3 sampled residents (#4) reviewed for medication administration. This placed residents at risk of receiving medications without a physician's order and experiencing adverse side effects.
May 11, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 14 citations
- F Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review it was determined the facility failed to maintain essential kitchen equipment for 1 of 1 kitchen reviewed for kitchen services. This placed residents at risk for food borne illnesses.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview it was determined the facility failed to store food in a sanitary manner for 1 of 1 kitchen reviewed for food safety. This placed residents at risk for foodborne illnesses.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to implement measures to prevent the spread of infection related to catheter positioning, hand hygiene, and Enhanced Barrier Precautions for 1 of 1 staff member (Staff 8) reviewed during a random observation and 3 of 11 sampled residents (#s 4, 8, and 29) reviewed for infection control. This placed residents at risk for infections.
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to provide influenza and pneumococcal vaccines for 3 of 5 sampled residents (#s 4, 6, and 14) reviewed for immunizations. This placed residents at risk for influenza and pneumonia.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to offer a COVID-19 vaccine for 3 of 5 sampled residents (#s 4, 6, and 14) reviewed for immunizations. This placed residents at risk for COVID-19.
- D Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents were informed of the risks and benefits of psychotropic medications for 2 of 5 sampled residents (#s 4 and 43) reviewed for unnecessary medications. This placed residents at risk for uninformed about their medications.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents had unsoiled clean linens for 1 of 3 linen closets reviewed for environment. This placed residents at risk for a lack of a homelike environment.
- D Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to complete a Significant Change MDS within the required timeframe for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#6) reviewed for hospice. This placed residents at risk for unassessed hospice needs.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to provide personal care for 1 of 4 sampled residents (#34) reviewed for ADLs. This placed residents at risk for not receiving grooming.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to provide PRN bowel medication for 1 of 5 sampled residents (#34) reviewed for unnecessary medications. This placed residents at risk for unmet bowel care needs.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record reviewed it was determined the facility failed to implement wound care interventions as ordered for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#40) reviewed for pressure ulcers. This placed residents at risk for worsening pressure ulcers.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure physician orders were followed to prevent accidental choking for 1 of 5 sampled resident (#43) reviewed for unnecessary medications. This placed residents at risk for adverse outcomes related to aspiration.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure a catheter bag was properly placed for 1 of 1 sampled residents (#8) reviewed for urinary catheters. This placed residents at risk of urinary tract infections.
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and record review it was determined the facility failed to post complete staffing information for 1 of 1 facility reviewed for required staff postings. This placed residents and the public at risk for incomplete and inaccurate staffing information.
February 18, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 9 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure a resident was transferred as care planned for 2 of 2 sampled residents (#s 2 and 31) reviewed for falls. this placed residents at risk for injury.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview it was determined the facility failed to maintain a comfortable interior for 2 of 2 residents (#29 and 35) and 1 of 1 hall reviewed for a homelike environment. This placed residents at risk for an unhomelike environment.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to obtain and implement PASARR (Preadmission screening and resident review/screens for serious mental illness and or intellectual disability) and findings timely for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#19) reviewed for PASARR. This placed residents at risk for lack of mental health resources.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to provide care and services for skin wounds for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#8) reviewed for non-pressure skin wounds. This placed residents at risk for worsening wounds.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure a resident received a restorative program for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#31) reviewed for mobility. This placed residents at risk for decreased ROM.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to provide appropriate and timely pain management for 1 of 6 sampled residents (#8) reviewed for medications. This placed residents at risk for uncontrolled pain. Resident 8 was admitted to the facility in 5/2024 with diagnoses including fibromyalgia (a disorder that affects muscle and soft tissue causing chronic muscle pain and tenderness), polyneuropathy (nerves are damaged which can cause burning pain) arthritis and an open wound on the right lower leg. A 5/2024 Care plan revealed Resident 8 was on pain medication therapy due to disease process of lupus and fibromyalgia, contusion of right lower leg and arthritis. To administer medications as ordered by physician, review every shift for pain medication efficacy and assess whether pain intensity was acceptable to resident. [...]
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure a resident's physician acted upon pharmacy recommendations timely for 1 of 5 sampled residents (#31) reviewed for medications. This placed residents at risk for an adverse medication regimen.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure appropriate monitoring and dosing of medications for 1 of 1 of sampled resident (#38) reviewed for diarrhea. This placed the resident at risk for anxiety related to the potential for bowel incontinence and discomfort.
- D Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure a bathroom call light cord was present for 2 of 13 sampled residents (#s 9 and 20) reviewed for environment. This placed residents at risk for the inability to call for assistance.
November 17, 2023Standard inspection · 6 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview it was determined the facility failed to ensure food was stored appropriately and was discarded in a timely manner for 1 of 1 resident refrigerator reviewed for food storage and handling. This placed residents at risk for food-borne illness and decreased food quality. Findings including: On 11/16/23 at 10:33 AM the resident refrigerator located in the therapy kitchen the following was observed: -Opened bottle of fry sauce, expired 7/19/23. -Open and undated bottle of queso con salsa. -Unopened package of hummus used by 11/13/23. -One bowl of cottage cheese and peaches used by 11/13/23. -Three sandwiches used by 11/14/23. -One cup of broth used by 11/14/23. -One mildly thick drink used by 11/14/23. -Two brown-colored juice used by 11/14/23. -Two lettuce salad and dressing used by 11/14/23. -Three bowls of cottage cheese and peaches used by 11/14/23. [...]
- D Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to provide the risk and benefits for the use of psychotropic medication prior to administration for 2 of 5 sampled residents (#s 17 and 27) reviewed for medications. This placed residents at risk for lack of informed consent.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to implement a person-centered care plan for 1 of 3 sampled residents (#3) reviewed for accidents. This placed residents at risk for increased injury from falls.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to monitor weight loss and reassess the effectiveness of nutrition interventions for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#17) reviewed for nutrition. This placed residents at risk for severe weight loss and malnutrition.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents were free from unnecessary bowel medications for 1 of 5 sampled residents (#17) reviewed for unnecessary medications. This placed residents at risk for loose stools and diarrhea.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to administer pneumococcal vaccines for 2 of 5 sampled residents (#s 8 and 17) reviewed for immunizations. This placed residents at risk of contracting communicable illnesses.
Fire safety inspections
9 fire safety citations on file: 3 on May 11, 2026, 4 on February 18, 2025, 2 on November 17, 2023.
Every fire safety citation9 citations
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- F Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E 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.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2025 | Fine | $45,819 |
| January 17, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
| January 17, 2024 | Fine | $16,039 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.29 | 5.03 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.54 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.70 | 4.51 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.69 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.06 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 65.1% | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 51.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.66 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.53 on weekdays and 4.70 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 7.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.54 in April to June 2025 to 5.29 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.29 | 0.54 | 5.53 | 4.70 | 7.1% | 0 of 90 | 35 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.26 | 0.35 | 5.45 | 4.77 | 17.4% | 0 of 92 | 38 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.97 | 0.24 | 5.14 | 4.55 | 15.7% | 3 of 92 | 36 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.54 | 0.23 | 4.69 | 4.14 | 15.0% | 2 of 91 | 37 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Oregon, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.91 | 0.64 | 5.12 | 4.40 | 6.2% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Oregon | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.2 | 14.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.3 | 5.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.7 | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 21.0 | 21.4 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 31.8 | 16.1 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: INDEPENDENCE SNF OPERATIONS LLC. CMS links this home to Evergreen Healthcare Group, a group of 43 nursing homes averaging 2.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Northwest SNF Operations Holdings (or) LLC | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 08/31/2023 | |
| Ch Pacific Northwest Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 08/31/2023 | |
| Couve Financial Services LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 08/31/2023 | |
| Independence SNF Operations LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 08/31/2023 | |
| Pacific Northwest SNF Operations Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 08/31/2023 | |
| Witzcorp Global LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 08/31/2023 | |
| Herzka, Yisroel | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 08/31/2023 | |
| Yenowitz, Yitzchok | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 08/31/2023 | |
| Cepeda, Mylene | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 08/31/2023 | |
| Odenthal, Jason | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 08/31/2023 | |
| Odenthal, Jason | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/31/2023 | |
| Couve Financial Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 08/31/2023 | |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 08/31/2023 | |
| Independence SNF Operations LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 08/31/2023 | |
| Oregon SNF Consulting LLC (de) | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 08/31/2023 | |
| Pacific Northwest Opco Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 08/31/2023 | |
| Durst, Julie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/31/2023 | |
| Heiman, Jacob | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/31/2023 | |
| Morris, Christopher | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/31/2023 | |
| Odenthal, Jason | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/31/2023 | |
| Spielman, Shimon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/31/2023 | |
| Yenowitz, Yitzchok | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/31/2023 | |
| Ch Pacific Northwest Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/31/2023 | |
| Couve Financial Services LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/20/2025 | |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/27/2025 | |
| Independence SNF Operations LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/12/2025 | |
| Oregon SNF Consulting LLC (de) | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/28/2025 | |
| Pacific Northwest Opco Management LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/28/2025 | |
| Witzcorp Global LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/31/2023 | |
| Cepeda, Mylene | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/31/2023 | |
| Durst, Julie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/31/2023 | |
| Heiman, Jacob | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/31/2023 | |
| Herzka, Yisroel | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/31/2023 | |
| Morris, Christopher | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/31/2023 | |
| Odenthal, Jason | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/31/2023 | |
| Spielman, Shimon | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/31/2023 | |
| Yenowitz, Yitzchok | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/31/2023 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 11 problems in this area, most recently on July 31, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on July 31, 2026: "Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 11, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 11, 2026: "Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments."
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Oregon contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Oregon. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Oregon Department of Human Services, Nursing Facility Licensing, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Oregon Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, (800) 522-2602. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Oregon Licensed Long-Term Care Settings Search, where Oregon publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Independence Health and Rehabilitation's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Independence Health and Rehabilitation 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Independence Health and Rehabilitation get at its last inspection?
- 14 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 11, 2026. The Oregon average is 9.2.
- Has Independence Health and Rehabilitation been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $69,876 in the last three years.
- Does Independence Health and Rehabilitation accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Independence Health and Rehabilitation?
- CMS lists 37 owners and managers, and links the home to Evergreen Healthcare Group. Legal business name: INDEPENDENCE SNF OPERATIONS LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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