Nursing homes › Pennsylvania › Independence Rehab and Nursing
600 W Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19126 · 2159277300 · 255 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with American Health Foundation, a group operating 6 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.5/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $353,465 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.35 (Pennsylvania median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.23. Weekend total: 3.11. Nursing staff turnover: 54%.
All-time on record: 61 deficiency citations, including 5 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | Honor 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. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-04-27 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-04-13 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-03-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-03-12 |
| 2026-02-26 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-26 |
| 2026-02-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-26 |
| 2026-02-18 | Ensure 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-03-26 |
| 2026-02-18 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-26 |
| 2026-01-21 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-01-04 |
| 2026-01-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-03-21 |
| 2026-01-21 | Honor 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-21 |
| 2026-01-21 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-21 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-12-03 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-12-03 | Honor 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-12-03 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-12-03 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-12-03 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-12-03 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-12-03 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-12-03 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-12-03 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-12-03 | Conduct 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-12-03 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-12-03 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-12-03 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-12-03 | Honor 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-12-03 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-12-03 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-12-03 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-04-28 | Ensure 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-19 |
| 2024-12-19 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-01-28 |
| 2024-12-19 | Ensure 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-01-28 |
| 2024-12-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-01-28 |
| 2024-12-19 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-28 |
| 2024-12-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-28 |
| 2024-12-19 | Provide 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-28 |
| 2024-12-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-28 |
| 2024-12-19 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-28 |
| 2024-12-19 | Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-28 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-19 | Fine | $146,063 |
| 2024-03-28 | Fine | $60,372 |
| 2024-01-18 | Fine | $131,437 |
| 2023-10-23 | Fine | $7,796 |
| 2023-10-23 | Fine | $7,797 |
No detailed ownership records on file.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 395330. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.