Independence Rehab and Nursing – PHILADELPHIA, PA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Independence Rehab And Nursing

600 W CHELTENHAM AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7300
255 beds
All Philadelphia facilities
1.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
1.0*
Quality Care
3.0*
Staffing
47.73
Score /100
#14230
National Rank

#14230
of 14703 facilities
National
3.2% position
#634
of 657 in PA
State Rank
#58
of 58 in Montgomery
County Rank
#47
of 47 in Philadelphia
City Rank
#3
of 3 in ZIP 19126
ZIP Rank






About Independence Rehab And NursingIndependence Rehab And Nursing is located at 600 W Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, reachable at (215) 927-7300. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 255.0 certified beds and serves an average of 189 residents per day. It is part of the American Health Foundation network (6 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1975-05-23. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Independence Rehab And Nursing

Address

600 W Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19126

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 255 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: AMERICAN HEALTH FOUNDATION

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
❌ Poor (1★) overall rating
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Average (3★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
❌ Poor (1★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 15 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
47.73
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#14230 of 14703 nationally – #634 of 657 in Pennsylvania

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Independence Rehab And Nursing may be considered for families with limited options in Philadelphia, PA, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

1 / 5
Health Inspection

1 / 5
Staffing Rating

3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

1 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

1 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

N/A

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightIndependence Rehab And Nursing currently provides 3 hours 36 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 19 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). Total nursing staff turnover is high at 61.0%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 36 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 15 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 3 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours19 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 16 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours11 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 5 fine(s) totaling $428,246. 17 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 5
Total Fines Amount $428246.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 5
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 206.5 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#14,230
of 14,703
National
Bottom 5%
#634
of 657
PA State
Bottom 5% in PA
#58
of 58
️ Montgomery County
#58 of 58
#47
of 47
️ Philadelphia
#47 of 47
#3
of 3
ZIP 19126
#3 of 3

Nationally, Independence Rehab And Nursing ranks 14230th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 47.7/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within PA, it ranks 634th out of 657 nursing homes. In Philadelphia, it ranks 47th out of 47 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #8,013 nationally and RN hours rank #12,525 nationally (#621 in PA).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank PA State Rank Note
2022 2.63 #13,295 / 14,703 #626 / 657 ⚠️ Bottom 10%
2023 3.55 #7,389 / 14,703 #268 / 657 Below average
2024 3.46 #8,554 / 14,703 #362 / 657 Below average
2025 3.68 #7,095 / 14,703 #303 / 657 Above average
2026 3.61 #8,013 / 14,703 #339 / 657 Below average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank PA State Rank Note
2022 0.24 #13,241 / 14,703 #637 / 657 ⚠️ Bottom 10%
2023 0.36 #10,973 / 14,703 #611 / 657 Below average
2024 0.35 #11,474 / 14,703 #618 / 657 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 0.50 #8,425 / 14,703 #501 / 657 Below average
2026 0.31 #12,525 / 14,703 #621 / 657 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Rehab And Nursing is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1975-05-23. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (215) 927-7300 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Independence Rehab And Nursing holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (1★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 47.7/100, placing it #14230 of 14703 facilities nationally and #634 of 657 in Pennsylvania. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Independence Rehab And Nursing receives a reported average of 3 hours 36 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 19 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 3 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 15 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 16 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 61.0%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 5 fine(s) totaling $428,246. 17 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 5 fine(s) totaling $428,246, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 5. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 206.5 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Independence Rehab And Nursing ranks 14230th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 47.7/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within PA, it ranks 634th out of 657 nursing homes. In Philadelphia, it ranks 47th out of 47 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #8,013 nationally and RN hours rank #12,525 nationally (#621 in PA). Our composite quality score of 47.7/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Philadelphia, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/pennsylvania/philadelphia/

Contact and Location

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600 W CHELTENHAM AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA 19126
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Legal Name

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 255
Average Residents / Day 189 (74% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Montgomery County, PA
City Philadelphia, PA
ZIP Code 19126
Approved Since May 23, 1975
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 395330
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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