Nursing homes in Independence, OR
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Independence, part of the Polk area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Independence, Oregon, have access to one skilled nursing facility located within Polk County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, the city's nursing home maintains an average overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Independence Health & Rehabilitation Center, operated by Evergreen Healthcare Group, currently serves the 97351 ZIP code area as the highest-rated facility in the community, providing ongoing care options for local long-term residents.
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avg 4★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Independence
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Independence
- All homes in Independence score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Independence reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is INDEPENDENCE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER at 4★.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Independence
| INDEPENDENCE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER EVERGREEN HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.