Independence Health and Rehabilitation
Nursing Home · Independence, OR
CMS certification number385188
Contact & location
1525 Monmouth StreetIndependence, OR 97351
Polk County
- Phone
- (503) 838-0001
- ZIP code
- 97351 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 80
- Residents per day
- 34.8 (44% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Independence SNF Operations LLC
- Chain
- Evergreen Healthcare Group (44 facilities, avg 2.5★)
- Medicare certified since
- March 13, 1989
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 5.29 (state 5.03 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.54 (state 0.72 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.06 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.69 (state 3.40 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.70 (state 4.51 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 65.1 (state 47.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 11, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 14.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 31 health · 9 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-11 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-11 | 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. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-11 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-11 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-11 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-11 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-11 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-11 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-11 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2025-02-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-18 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-18 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-18 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-18 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-18 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-18 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-18 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2023-11-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-11-17 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-11-17 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-11-17 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-11-17 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-11-17 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-08-03 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-24 |
| 2023-08-03 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-24 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
3 penalties in the last three years, including $69,876 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-18 | Fine | $45,819 |
| 2024-01-17 | Fine | $16,039 |
| 2024-01-17 | Fine | $8,018 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Cepeda, Mylene (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| CH Pacific Northwest Holdings LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Couve Financial Services LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Durst, Julie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heiman, Jacob (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Herzka, Yisroel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Independence SNF Operations LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Morris, Christopher (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Odenthal, Jason (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Oregon SNF Consulting LLC (De) (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pacific Northwest Opco Management LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spielman, Shimon (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Witzcorp Global LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Yenowitz, Yitzchok (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Odenthal, Jason (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pacific Northwest SNF Operations Holdings (Or) LLC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| CH Pacific Northwest Holdings LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Couve Financial Services LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Herzka, Yisroel (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Independence SNF Operations LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pacific Northwest SNF Operations Holdings LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Witzcorp Global LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Yenowitz, Yitzchok (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cepeda, Mylene (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Odenthal, Jason (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Couve Financial Services LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Durst, Julie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heiman, Jacob (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Independence SNF Operations LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Morris, Christopher (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Odenthal, Jason (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Oregon SNF Consulting LLC (De) (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pacific Northwest Opco Management LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spielman, Shimon (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Yenowitz, Yitzchok (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Independence Health and Rehabilitation?
Independence Health and Rehabilitation has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Oregon.
How many beds does Independence Health and Rehabilitation have?
It has 80 certified beds and cares for about 35 residents per day.
Has Independence Health and Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $69,876 in the last three years.
Who owns Independence Health and Rehabilitation?
It is part of Evergreen Healthcare Group and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Independence Health and Rehabilitation?
(503) 838-0001. The facility is located at 1525 Monmouth Street, Independence, OR 97351.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.