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Independence Rehab and Nursing
600 W Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19126
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 255 beds, Independence Rehab and Nursing serves Philadelphia in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1975.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 63 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (32, 11, 20 by cycle, most recent first), 7 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 24.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists 5 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $353K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 54.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Montgomery Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 63 | 20 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 24.7 | 16.8 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54.3% | 42.5% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $353,465 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (58 in the county, 656 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Pennsylvania average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 3 Dec 2025, 19 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: J ×5 G ×2 D ×38 E ×17 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jun 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0584 | 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 investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 13 Apr 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0657 | 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 investigation | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0803 | 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 investigation | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 4 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 21 Mar 2026 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | F0584 | 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 investigation | 21 Mar 2026 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 21 Mar 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0574 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0585 | 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 investigation | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0646 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | E | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | E | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0838 | 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 | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0584 | 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 | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0839 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 28 Apr 2025 | F0761 | 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 investigation | 19 May 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 28 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0809 | 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 investigation | 28 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0688 | 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 investigation | 28 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0772 | Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jan 2025 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 29 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 29 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 29 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 29 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | D | Standard survey | 29 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 29 Apr 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 23 Oct 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 23 Oct 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2024 | Fine | $146,063 | |
| 28 Mar 2024 | Fine | $60,372 | |
| 18 Jan 2024 | Fine | $131,437 | |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Fine | $7,797 | |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Fine | $7,796 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 54.3%, RNs 25.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 3.8% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 2.3% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Montgomery County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artman Lutheran Home | Ambler | 61 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 27.9 | — | 11 May 2026 |
| Dock Terrace | Lansdale | 72 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Dresher Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center | Fort Washington | 118 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4.2 | — | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Elm Terrace Gardens | Lansdale | 72 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5.6 | — | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Frederick Living - Cedarwood | Frederick | 61 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1.6 | — | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Gwynedd Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Lansdale | 181 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 8.3 | $24K | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Health Center At the Hill At Whitemarsh, The | Lafayette Hill | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1.7 | — | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Hrh Transitional Care Unit(A D/B/A Entity of Hrhs) | Meadowbrook | 21 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 14.3 | — | 19 Feb 2026 |
All 58 facilities in Montgomery County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Independence Rehab and Nursing been cited for?
63 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 7 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Independence Rehab and Nursing been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $353K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Independence Rehab and Nursing compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Independence Rehab and Nursing?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Independence Rehab and Nursing last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 3 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.