Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (52% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 16 days.
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.
Independence Village of Waukee is administered 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 22 | 27 | This facility has 19% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (22 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 19% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
| 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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
| 12 | 15 | This facility has 20% fewer total inspections than a typical Iowa nursing home (12 vs. IA avg 15).↓ 20% better |
Iowa 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.
Iowa average: 0.6
Iowa average: 0.9
Reporting period: July 1 – September 30, 2025 (Q3 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,984 contractor hours this quarter
| 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.
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)
Residents 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.
Historical financial and operational data for Independence Village of Waukee from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
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.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (52% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 16 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.6 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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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
| Wesley Acres | NH ADC AL IL MC | Des Moines (Greenwood) | 80
Facility
80
IA AVG
71
Rank
#105 / 407 |
91.3%
Facility
91.3%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#54 / 407 | +21% | 4.24
Facility
4.24
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#120 / 249 | +43% | -1% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 255 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#20 / 250 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#18 / 250 | - | 77 | - |
72
Facility
72
IA AVG
45
Rank
#89 / 528 | Damon Buskohl | $29.3M
Facility
$29.3M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#1 / 251 | $20.8M
Facility
$20.8M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#1 / 251 | 71%
Facility
71%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#164 / 251 | 165487 | ||||
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center | NH MC | Des Moines (East Village) | 46
Facility
46
IA AVG
71
Rank
#274 / 407 |
87.0%
Facility
87.0%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#86 / 407 | +15% | 4.51
Facility
4.51
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#80 / 249 | +92% | +5% | $44.8k
Facility
$44.8k
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#215 / 255 | 10
Facility
10
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#67 / 250 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#98 / 250 | - | 43 | - |
91
Facility
91
IA AVG
45
Rank
#2 / 528 | Beata Mock | $6.7M
Facility
$6.7M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#96 / 251 | $4.6M
Facility
$4.6M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#59 / 251 | 69.5%
Facility
69.5%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#56 / 251 | 165006 | ||||
| Independence Village of Waukee | NH AL IL MC | Waukee | 34
Facility
34
IA AVG
71
Rank
#373 / 407 |
41.2%
Facility
41.2%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#346 / 407 | -45% | 5.35
Facility
5.35
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#24 / 249 | +58% | +25% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 255 | 18
Facility
18
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#137 / 250 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#162 / 250 | - | 14 | - |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
45
Rank
#305 / 528 | Well Sp Tenant LLC | $11.9M
Facility
$11.9M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#40 / 251 | $5.6M
Facility
$5.6M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#42 / 251 | 47%
Facility
47%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#196 / 251 | 165583 | ||||
| Valley View Village | NH AL HC IL MC RC | Des Moines (Fairmont Park) | 79
Facility
79
IA AVG
71
Rank
#117 / 407 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#1 / 407 | +33% | 5.52
Facility
5.52
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#22 / 249 | +29% | +29% | $9.1k
Facility
$9.1k
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#162 / 255 | 19
Facility
19
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#140 / 250 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#95 / 250 | 2 | 75 | - |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
45
Rank
#305 / 528 | Elim Care Inc | $8.7M
Facility
$8.7M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#72 / 251 | $6.2M
Facility
$6.2M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#32 / 251 | 70.5%
Facility
70.5%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#13 / 251 | 165507 | ||||
| University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH AL | Des Moines (East Village) | 108
Facility
108
IA AVG
71
Rank
#57 / 407 |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
IA AVG
75.4%
Rank
#211 / 407 | -12% | 3.61
Facility
3.61
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#207 / 249 | -3% | -16% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 255 | 26
Facility
26
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#176 / 250 | 5.2
Facility
5.2
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#186 / 250 | - | 77 | - |
91
Facility
91
IA AVG
45
Rank
#2 / 528 | Scott Berger | $9.4M
Facility
$9.4M
IA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#29 / 251 | $5.5M
Facility
$5.5M
IA AVG
$3.1M
Rank
#24 / 251 | 58.7%
Facility
58.7%
IA AVG
46.3%
Rank
#112 / 251 | 165272 |
Independence Village of Waukee is located in Waukee, Iowa.
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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 austin.williams@independencevillages.com.
Independence Village of Waukee is registered as a for-profit in IA.
Austin Williams is the administrator of Independence Village of Waukee.
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