Nursing Homes · Philadelphia, PA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Independence Rehab and Nursing
600 W Cheltenham Avenue · Philadelphia, PA 19126 · 255 certified beds
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About Independence Rehab and Nursing
Independence Rehab and Nursing is a nursing home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its capacity is 255 beds, above the Montgomery County median of 119 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 61 citations, the most recent on April 27, 2026. CMS also lists 7 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.47 hours per resident per day. It is one of 49 nursing homes listed in Philadelphia. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (61)
Records from October 2023 to April 2026.
April 27, 2026
Tag F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 27, 2026
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 13, 2026
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
March 11, 2026
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected March 12, 2026.
February 26, 2026
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 26, 2026.
February 26, 2026
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 26, 2026.
February 18, 2026
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 26, 2026.
February 18, 2026
Tag F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 26, 2026.
January 21, 2026
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected January 4, 2026.
January 21, 2026
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 21, 2026.
January 21, 2026
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 21, 2026.
January 21, 2026
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 21, 2026.
December 4, 2025
Tag F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 15, 2025.
December 3, 2025
Tag F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2025.
December 3, 2025
Tag F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2025.
December 3, 2025
Tag F0646Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2025.
December 3, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2025.
December 3, 2025
Tag F0574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2025.
December 3, 2025
Tag F0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2025.
December 3, 2025
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2025.
Penalties (7)
Total fines: $353,465
January 21, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,280 against this nursing home on January 21, 2026.
January 21, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,425 against this nursing home on January 21, 2026.
December 19, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $146,063 against this nursing home on December 19, 2024.
March 28, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $60,372 against this nursing home on March 28, 2024.
January 18, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $131,437 against this nursing home on January 18, 2024.
October 23, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $7,796 against this nursing home on October 23, 2023.
October 23, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $7,797 against this nursing home on October 23, 2023.
Staffing
3.47 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.36 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Pennsylvania.
Nearby alternatives
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