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.
December 3, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2025.
December 3, 2025
Tag F0839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2025.
December 3, 2025
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2025.
December 3, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2025.
December 3, 2025
Tag F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2025.
December 3, 2025
Tag F0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2025.
December 3, 2025
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 December 4, 2025.
December 3, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2025.
December 3, 2025
Tag F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2025.
December 3, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2025.
April 28, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 19, 2025.
December 19, 2024
Tag F0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 28, 2025.
December 19, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 28, 2025.
December 19, 2024
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 28, 2025.
December 19, 2024
Tag F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 28, 2025.
December 19, 2024
Tag F0772Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 28, 2025.
December 19, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 28, 2025.
December 19, 2024
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 28, 2025.
December 19, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 28, 2025.
December 19, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 28, 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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