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Independence Village Of Waukee
1645 Se Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA 50263
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Independence Village Of Waukee Description
Independence Village Of Waukee is a community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.4 miles outside the town of Waukee, Iowa. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of one-bedroom, two-bedroom, suite and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 5 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Independence Village Of Waukee has received a variety of reviews highlighting different aspects of the community. Many reviewers appreciate the active and inclusive atmosphere, noting the variety of activities and the welcoming nature of both staff and residents. The facility's ability to cater to different levels of care, including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, is frequently mentioned as a significant advantage. However, some reviewers have expressed concerns about the food quality and the need for better communication and onboarding processes.
Positive comments often mention the friendly and caring staff, the range of amenities available, and the sense of community among residents. The facility's location and its ability to provide a continuum of care as residents' needs change are also seen as beneficial. The rooms and apartments are generally described as nice, with some concerns about the availability of certain amenities like first-floor rooms or pools.
Negative feedback tends to focus on specific areas for improvement, such as meal quality, internet service, and the efficiency of the dining service. Some reviewers have also mentioned challenges with the onboarding process and communication within the facility. Despite these issues, many reviewers have had positive experiences, citing the caring staff, the variety of activities, and the overall environment as reasons they would recommend Independence Village Of Waukee to others.
Overall, Independence Village Of Waukee is portrayed as a welcoming and active community with caring staff and a wide range of amenities and services. While there are areas for improvement, many residents and their families have had positive experiences and appreciate the sense of community and the facility's ability to accommodate changing care needs.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Dec. 20, 2007
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 48
Total current residents: 36
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 2
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $6383
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-01 | F | Construction Deficiencies | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-30 | D | Egress Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-30 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-24 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-01 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-01 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-30 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-01 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. |
| 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-03 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. |
| 2021-07-22 | 2021-07-27 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install proper backup exit lighting. |
| 2021-07-22 | 2021-07-30 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2021-07-22 | 2021-07-27 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-02 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-02 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2021-07-22 | 2021-07-27 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-02 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-02 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-02 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-07-22 | 2021-07-27 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-30 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. |
| 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-30 | B | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition |
| 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-30 | B | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-30 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-30 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. |
| 2021-07-15 | 2021-08-09 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities |
| 2021-07-15 | 2021-08-09 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2021-07-15 | 2021-08-09 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2021-07-15 | 2021-08-09 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-12-07 | 2020-12-23 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-12-07 | 2020-12-23 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. |
| 2020-12-07 | 2020-12-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2019-09-05 | 2019-09-30 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2019-09-05 | 2019-09-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2019-09-05 | 2019-09-30 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-10-05 | $655 |
| 2021-07-15 | $5,000 |
| 2021-07-15 | $5,728 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2019-09-05 | 49 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Waukee which is 2.4 miles away and has a population of 18,990 (small town).
- The average income is $116,899, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 77
- Low Temperature: 23
- Average Temperature: 52.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 117 days of rain, 34 days of snow and 212 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.0 inches a year
- The crime rate is 2.39 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.62 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 0.94 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.46 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.53 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Hy-Vee
0.8 miles awayFareway
1.5 miles awayCostco
3.7 miles awayTrader Joe's
4.1 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
4.2 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
42nd St & Kingman Blvd
8.6 miles away42nd St & Rollins Ave
8.6 miles awayUniversity Ave & 41st St
8.7 miles away42nd St & Harwood Dr
8.7 miles awayIngersoll Ave / 41st St
8.8 miles awayBanks
Bank of the West
0.3 miles awayLuana Savings Bank
0.4 miles awayGreenState Credit Union
0.8 miles awayAmerican Trust
0.8 miles awayPeoples Bank
0.9 miles awayHospitals
Methodist West Hospital
2.4 miles awayMercy Medical Center-West Lakes
2.7 miles awayMercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital
3.5 miles awayVA Medical Center
9.1 miles awayBroadlawns Medical Center
10.1 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.4 miles awayHy-Vee Pharmacy
0.9 miles awayMedicap Pharmacy
1.7 miles awayHy-Vee Drugstore
3.1 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
4.2 miles awayDentists
Berkshire Dentist Office
0.5 miles awayGraham Dentistry
0.8 miles awayCraig Dental Center
1.7 miles awayWaukee Family Dentistry
1.7 miles awayChildren's Dental Center of Central Iowa
2.6 miles awayParks
Lions Park
0.1 miles awayRidge Pointe Park
0.2 miles awayWildwood Park
0.4 miles awayCountry Club Glen Park
0.4 miles awayClive
0.6 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Jordan Creek Town Center
3.3 miles awayValley West Mall
4.7 miles awayMerle Hay Mall
7.2 miles awayHaymarket Mall
7.3 miles awaySouthridge Mall
13.6 miles awayCulture
Jordan Creek Amphitheater
3.5 miles awayFunny Bone Comedy Club
4.4 miles awayLast Laugh Comedy Club
5.3 miles awayJamie Hurd Amphitheatre
5.3 miles awayUrbandale Public Art Park
5.4 miles awayRestaurants
John & Nick's Steak & Prime Rib
0.2 miles awayCozy Cafe
0.3 miles awayIHOP
0.8 miles awayR Taco
0.8 miles awayWasabi
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