Independence Rehab And Nursing
Philadelphia, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395330) · 255 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 5 totaling $353,465
Phone: (215) 927-7300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Independence Rehab And Nursing in Philadelphia, PA an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Independence Rehab And Nursing reports total nurse staffing of 3.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.23 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.3%.
Independence Rehab And Nursing has 5 federal fines on record totaling $353,465.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Independence Rehab And Nursing is a 255-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Philadelphia, Montgomery County, PA, with an average of 232 residents. The facility is operated as a non-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on May 23, 1975.
According to CMS Care Compare, Independence Rehab And Nursing holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its component ratings are also low: a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, a quality measure (QM) rating of 1 out of 5, and a staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.35 hours per resident per day, with 0.23 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $353,465.00 assessed against this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. Families considering this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, using the data vintage reflected there, before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.23 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 54.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $353,465.00, with 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 255 beds and has an average of 232 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on May 23, 1975.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM) — each on a 1-to-5 star scale.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2159277300 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This isn't addressed in the CMS data; contact the facility at 2159277300 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395330?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.