Nursing Homes · Philadelphia, PA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Independence Rehab and Nursing
600 W Cheltenham Avenue · Philadelphia, PA 19126 · 255 certified beds
Are you the operator? Claim this profile.
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 19, 2024
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 January 28, 2025.
May 2, 2024
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 28, 2024.
May 2, 2024
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 May 28, 2024.
May 2, 2024
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 May 28, 2024.
May 2, 2024
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 May 28, 2024.
April 18, 2024
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 29, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 29, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 29, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 29, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 29, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 29, 2024.
January 18, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 21, 2024.
January 18, 2024
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 21, 2024.
January 18, 2024
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 21, 2024.
January 18, 2024
Tag F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 21, 2024.
January 18, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected February 21, 2024.
January 18, 2024
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 21, 2024.
October 23, 2023
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected October 23, 2023.
October 23, 2023
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected November 17, 2023.
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
Other licensed providers in Philadelphia.
Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care
Advertisement
Check availability and pricing at Independence Rehab and Nursing
We'll email you Independence Rehab and Nursing and similar options nearby, with local costs. You can also ask them to contact you, or call (215) 927-7300.
Sponsored
Talk to an advisor at no cost