Independence Rehab and Nursing
600 W CHELTENHAM AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19126 · CCN 395330
Ratings
- Overall
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 255
- Avg residents/day
- 189.5
- Phone
- 2159277300
Inspection history vs Pennsylvania & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Pennsylvania avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-12-03 | 23 | 10.1 | 9.5 | +12.9 worse |
| 2 | 2024-12-19 | 15 | 10.9 | 9.8 | +4.1 worse |
| 3 | 2024-03-28 | 18 | 10.5 | 9.3 | +7.5 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 2 |
| Quality of life and care | 3 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 3 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Resident rights | 8 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Administration | 3 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.61 | 61.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.31 | 26.7% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.41 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $428,246
- Number of fines
- 5
- Number of penalties
- 5
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- AMERICAN HEALTH FOUNDATION
- Facilities in chain
- 6
- Chain avg overall
- 2.50 / 5
Inspection citations (56)5 immediate jeopardy2 actual harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2026-01-21 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2026-01-21 · Health
Actual harm
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2026-01-21 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2026-01-21 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.2025-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0585Honor 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.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0646Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0838Conduct 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.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2025-04-28 · Health · corrected 2025-05-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-28
Actual harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide 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.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0772Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0809Ensure 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.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-05-02 · Health · corrected 2024-05-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-05-02 · Health · corrected 2024-05-28
Immediate jeopardy
- EF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2024-05-02 · Health · corrected 2024-05-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-05-02 · Health · corrected 2024-05-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2024-04-18 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-10-23 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2023-10-23 · Health · corrected 2023-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-10-23 · Health · corrected 2023-11-17
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-03-31 · Health · corrected 2023-05-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2023-03-31 · Health · corrected 2023-05-08
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2023-03-31 · Health · corrected 2023-05-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
No ownership records.
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.