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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Tucked away in Waukee, IA Independence Village of Waukee is a one-of-a-kind senior living community that offers an array of care options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community offers a wide range of apartment floor plans, including one-bedroom, two-bedroom apartments, and shared suites for memory care residents. A dedicated care team is available 24-hours a day to provide licensed support and various assistance, from daily living activities to medication reminders, and mobility assistance.
Committed to offering a nurturing and engaging environment that fosters social interaction and vibrant living, the community offers a wide array of activities and events inspired by residents’ interests and skills. Residents also enjoy a personalized dining experience, consisting of tastefully prepared meals tailored to their dietary needs and tastes. Here, residents are given access to the necessities they need to live a fulfilling golden years.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 24th out of 241 homes in Iowa. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 32m per day |
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%Independence Village of Waukee is administrated by Austin Williams.
In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 22 | 27 | This facility has 19% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (22 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 19% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2011.
| 1.5 | 1.8 | This facility has 17% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa nursing home (1.5 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 17% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.8 | 1.8 | This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the Iowa average (1.8 vs. IA avg 1.8).— At avg |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 12 | 15 | This facility has 20% fewer total inspections than a typical Iowa nursing home (12 vs. IA avg 15).↓ 20% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on October 3, 2024, found no deficiencies during the recertification visit. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies related mainly to tenant care, including failure to provide adequate care, incomplete evaluations, and documentation issues, as well as some safety concerns like unsecured exit doors and missing door alarms. Several complaint investigations substantiated issues with care and compliance, particularly involving tenant evaluations, service plan updates, and incident reporting. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s most recent clean inspection suggests improvement following a history of mixed findings.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsIowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Iowa average 21.7
Iowa average 4.11
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
16 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 18 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.6
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.9
Corrected
Corrected
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Reporting period: July 1 – September 30, 2025 (Q3 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
37% better than Iowa average
0% compared with Iowa average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering July 1 – September 30, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering July 1 – September 30, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1,984 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering July 1 – September 30, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 36 | 1 | 37 | 12,554 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 7 | 16 | 2,759 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,235 | 89 | 97% | 6.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,099 | 86 | 93% | 8.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 1 | 3 | 940 | 77 | 84% | 7.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 519 | 68 | 74% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 475 | 66 | 72% | 7 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 474 | 60 | 65% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 1 | 6 | 7 | 379 | 41 | 45% | 8.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 287 | 61 | 66% | 4.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 285 | 40 | 43% | 7.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 219 | 37 | 40% | 5.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 95 | 37 | 40% | 2.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 84 | 33 | 36% | 2.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 1 | 2 | 80 | 13 | 14% | 6.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 3 | 3% | 6.7 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.5
17% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 10.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.2
20% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.6
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.4%
45% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.3%
7% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.0%
12% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.9%
36% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.7%
15% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
60% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.3%
5% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
29.6%
56% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
18% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.2%
36% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
88.3%
20% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 73.3%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
52% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
46% of new residents, often for short stays.
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
31Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Independence Village of Waukee based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #42 / 242Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 242 homes in Iowa. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Iowa average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
13.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Waukee's city center to Independence Village of Waukee's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Independence Village of Waukee is located in Waukee, Iowa.
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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Independence Village of Waukee is in the Waukee neighborhood of Waukee.
Independence Village of Waukee has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to IA state health department records, Independence Village of Waukee's license number is S0317.
According to IA state health department records, Independence Village of Waukee's license expires on March 28, 2027.
Independence Village of Waukee's occupancy is 41%.
The team at Independence Village of Waukee can be reached at [email protected].
Austin Williams is the administrator of Independence Village of Waukee.
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