Independence Rehab And Nursing
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
600 W Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19126
Independence Rehab And Nursing Quality & Safety Report
Poor
CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $557,390
- Abuse citation
- CMS has cited this facility for abuse in one of the two most recent reporting cycles.
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.38 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.04 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.25 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.05 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 1 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 255 certified beds · ~190 avg residents/day (74% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Independence Rehab and Nursing is a non-profit, 255-bed skilled nursing facility located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. According to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data, the facility holds a one-star overall rating, with one-star ratings for health inspections and quality measures. The facility maintains a three-star rating for its staffing levels.
Location
600 W Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19126, Philadelphia, PA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Independence Rehab And Nursing?
- Independence Rehab And Nursing has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
- How did Independence Rehab And Nursing score on health inspections?
- Independence Rehab And Nursing received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Independence Rehab And Nursing?
- Independence Rehab And Nursing has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Independence Rehab And Nursing have?
- Independence Rehab And Nursing has 255 certified beds.
- Does Independence Rehab And Nursing accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Independence Rehab And Nursing accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Independence Rehab And Nursing located?
- Independence Rehab And Nursing is located at 600 W Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19126, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- How can I contact Independence Rehab And Nursing?
- You can reach Independence Rehab And Nursing by phone at +1 215-927-7300.
Nearby facilities
- Laurel Square Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center 0.4 mi
1020 Oak Lane Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19126
- York Nursing And Rehabilitation Center 0.5 mi
7101 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19126
- Willowcrest 1.5 mi
Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Philadelphia, PA, 19141
- Willow Terrace 2.0 mi
One Penn Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19144
- Philadelphia Protestant Home 2.1 mi
6500 Tabor Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19111
About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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