Nursing home · Philadelphia, PA

Independence Rehab and Nursing

600 W Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19126 · (215) 927-7300

★★★★★CMS overall rating

255certified beds

3.47nurse hours / resident / day

35deficiencies at last inspection

SFF candidate Abuse citation

CMS shows an abuse icon for this nursing home: it was cited for abuse that harmed a resident, or cited for abuse more than once in recent inspections. Its health inspection rating is capped at two stars while this applies. Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Technical Users' Guide (Sept 2026).

Independence Rehab and Nursing is a 255-bed nonprofit nursing home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Montgomery County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1975. On average it cares for 226 residents a day (about 89% of its certified beds). CMS gives it an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars; the average in Pennsylvania is 3.0.

Ratings

CMS rating	Stars
Overall	★★★★★
Health inspections	★★★★★
Staffing	★★★★★
Quality measures	★★★★★

Staffing

Staffing	This home	Pennsylvania avg	US avg
Total nurse hours per resident per day	3.47	3.90	3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day	0.25	0.78	0.69
Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends	3.22	–	–
Nursing staff turnover	58%	45%	45%
RN turnover	27%	–	–
Administrators who left	1	–	–

Inspections and penalties

Inspections & penalties	This home
Most recent standard health inspection	December 3, 2025
Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle)	35 above the state average of 10
…of which from complaint inspections	20
Federal fines (as reported by CMS)	7 totalling $379,170
Medicare payment denials	0

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →

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Common questions

What is the star rating of Independence Rehab and Nursing?

CMS rates Independence Rehab and Nursing 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).

How many beds does Independence Rehab and Nursing have?

255 certified beds, with an average of 226 residents a day.

Does Independence Rehab and Nursing accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.

What is the phone number for Independence Rehab and Nursing?

(215) 927-7300. Address: 600 W Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19126.

Before you choose

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