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600 W Cheltenham Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19126 · Montgomery County
All 47 nursing homes in Philadelphia, PA (44 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 395330 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Independence Rehab and Nursing a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Independence Rehab and Nursing as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.47 hours per resident per day at Independence Rehab and Nursing, below the Pennsylvania median of 3.64 (US median: 3.72). About 0.25 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.22 hours, 7% below its all-week average. 58% of nursing staff left within a year (Pennsylvania median 44.6%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Independence Rehab and Nursing: Medicare and Medicaid
Independence Rehab and Nursing is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Pennsylvania's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on December 3, 2025 and found 15 deficiencies, plus 20 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 66 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 66 citations at Independence Rehab and Nursing across 18 inspection dates, 44 of them from complaint investigations. 5 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on March 11, 2026 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (12) and resident rights (11). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents" (tag F0689, level J, March 11, 2026). 9 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 24, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
August 20, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
June 2, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
April 27, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DHonor 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.
DProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
April 13, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
March 11, 2026 · 1 citation, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
February 26, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
February 18, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
EEnsure 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.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
January 21, 2026 · 4 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DHonor 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.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
December 4, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
December 3, 2025 · 17 citations · includes complaint inspection
EThe resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
EHonor 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.
ENotify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
EConduct 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.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DHonor 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.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DEmploy staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
DMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
April 28, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure 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.
December 19, 2024 · 10 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
EEnsure 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.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide 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.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DHave an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
May 2, 2024 · 4 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
April 18, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
March 28, 2024 · 6 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
ESafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
DProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
January 18, 2024 · 6 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
DAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
October 23, 2023 · 3 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
JEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Questions to ask on a tour of Independence Rehab and Nursing
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on March 11, 2026 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on August 20, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Nursing staff turnover was 58% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
7 penalties in the last three years, including $379,170 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Fine | $12,425 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Fine | $13,280 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Fine | $146,063 |
| Mar 28, 2024 | Fine | $60,372 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Fine | $131,437 |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Fine | $7,796 |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Fine | $7,797 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 |
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Hospitals near Independence Rehab and Nursing
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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1.6 mi
Albert Einstein Medical Center PhiladelphiaEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 4h 28m for patients treated and sent home
- 1.7 mi
- 2.2 mi
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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