600 W Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19126 · Montgomery County
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Typically 81% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Independence Rehab and Nursing is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Philadelphia, PA, with 255 certified beds and an average of about 207 residents per day. It operates as part of the American Health Foundation network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 1/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.36 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.25 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 61.7%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 27 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 5 federal fines totaling $350,951 in the recent record.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,820–$14,980/mo (median $13,030) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Montgomery County prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (61 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Honor 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.
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure 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.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-19 | Fine | $143,549 |
| 2024-03-28 | Fine | $60,372 |
| 2024-01-18 | Fine | $131,437 |
| 2023-10-23 | Fine | $7,796 |
| 2023-10-23 | Fine | $7,797 |
600 W Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityIndependence Rehab and Nursing does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Philadelphia, PA area typically runs $11,820–$14,980 per month (median $13,030, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Independence Rehab and Nursing 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 1/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.36 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 61.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Independence Rehab and Nursing has 61 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-03). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 81% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Independence Rehab and Nursing in Philadelphia, PA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 255 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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