Independence Rehab and Nursing

600 W CHELTENHAM AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19126 · CCN 395330 · 255 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing2 of 5CMS quality1 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 3 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.

Serious inspection findings

2026-03-11 IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0689, severity J)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2026-01-21 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2024-12-19 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2024-05-02 IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0689, severity J)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-01-18 IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0686, severity J)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2023-10-23 IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0760, severity J)
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2023-10-23 IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0600, severity J)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.15

state median 3.36

Weekend staffing gap

−3%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −4%

RN hours / resident / day

0.13

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

30%

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

54%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

5 enforcement action(s), totaling $353,465 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-12-19Fine$146,063
2024-03-28Fine$60,372
2024-01-18Fine$131,437
2023-10-23Fine$7,796
2023-10-23Fine$7,797

Ownership

Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation. Part of the AMERICAN HEALTH FOUNDATION chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 2 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 54 · Immediate jeopardy: 5

Survey dateTagCategorySeverityCorrected
2026-04-27F0584Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-04-27F0912Environmental DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-04-13F0610Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-03-11F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesJnot recorded
2026-02-26F0657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-02-26F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-02-18F0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-02-18F0803Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnot recorded
2026-01-21F0584Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-01-21F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesGnot recorded
2026-01-21F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnot recorded
2026-01-21F0842Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-12-04F0628Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-12-03F0550Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-12-03F0554Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-12-03F0574Resident Rights DeficienciesEnot recorded
2025-12-03F0583Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-12-03F0584Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-12-03F0585Resident Rights DeficienciesEnot recorded
2025-12-03F0610Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-12-03F0646Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnot recorded
2025-12-03F0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnot recorded
2025-12-03F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnot recorded
2025-12-03F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnot recorded
2025-12-03F0730Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnot recorded
2025-12-03F0804Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnot recorded
2025-12-03F0835Administration DeficienciesEnot recorded
2025-12-03F0838Administration DeficienciesEnot recorded
2025-12-03F0839Administration DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-12-03F0925Environmental DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-04-28F0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-12-19F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesGnot recorded
2024-12-19F0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-12-19F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-12-19F0688Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-12-19F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-12-19F0757Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-12-19F0772Administration DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-12-19F0809Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-12-19F0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-12-19F0880Infection Control DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-05-02F0658Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-05-02F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesJnot recorded
2024-05-02F0835Administration DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-05-02F0842Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-04-18F0552Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-03-28F0698Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-03-28F0756Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-03-28F0802Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-03-28F0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesFnot recorded
2024-03-28F0842Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-03-28F0880Infection Control DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-18F0658Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-18F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesJnot recorded
2024-01-18F0695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-18F0726Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-18F0835Administration DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-18F0880Infection Control DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-10-23F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesJnot recorded
2023-10-23F0623Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-10-23F0760Pharmacy Service DeficienciesJnot recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “Independence Rehab and Nursing, PHILADELPHIA” at medicare.gov/care-compare.