F50

Independence Rehab and Nursing

Grade F 50/100 composite score

Non profit - CorporationAbuse Citation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
1/5
Health Insp.
1/5
Quality
1/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

255

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$557,390

Last Survey

N/A

600 W CHELTENHAM AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19126
2159277300

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.38h
LPN
1.27h
CNA
2.75h
Total
4.41h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

AHF HOME OFFICE INC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 1989

AHF MANAGEMENT CORP

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 1995

AMERICAN HEALTH FOUNDATION , INC.

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 1989

HAEMMERLE, J MICHAEL

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Nov 1996

HAEMMERLE, JEFFREY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2023

LEHMAN, SUZANNE

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince May 1994

LEHMAN, TIMOTHY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 1989

MAYO, ROBERT

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Feb 2019

SALSER, ANNETTE

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 1997

LEHMAN, TIMOTHY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jul 1989

MCDONOUGH, JAMES

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2017

HAEMMERLE, J MICHAEL

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Nov 1996

HAEMMERLE, JEFFREY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Dec 2023

HAEMMERLE, JOHN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Dec 1994

HAEMMERLE, MARK

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jul 1989

LEHMAN, SUZANNE

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince May 1994

Penalties & Fines (7)

$557,390total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Dec 19, 2024Fine$220,844
Mar 28, 2024Fine$60,372
Jan 18, 2024Fine$131,437
Oct 23, 2023Fine$7,796
Oct 23, 2023Fine$7,797
Feb 22, 2023Fine$8,193
Feb 22, 2023Fine$120,951

Health Inspection Deficiencies (50)

December 3, 2025Health20 deficiencies
0730EMinimal harm, Pattern

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

0554DMinimal harm, Isolated

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

0574EMinimal harm, Pattern

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

0583DMinimal harm, Isolated

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

0584DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

0585EMinimal harm, Pattern

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

0600EMinimal harm, Pattern

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

0646EMinimal harm, Pattern

Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

0656EMinimal harm, Pattern

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

0686EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

0689EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

0740DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

0745DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

0804EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

0835EMinimal harm, Pattern

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Administration Deficiencies

0838EMinimal harm, Pattern

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Administration Deficiencies

0839DMinimal harm, Isolated

Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

Administration Deficiencies

0925DMinimal harm, Isolated

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Environmental Deficiencies

April 28, 2025Health1 deficiency
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected May 19, 2025
December 19, 2024Health10 deficiencies1 severe
0772DMinimal harm, Isolated

Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 28, 2025
0600GActual harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 28, 2025
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 28, 2025
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 28, 2025
0688DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 28, 2025
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 28, 2025
0757DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 28, 2025
0809EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 28, 2025
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 28, 2025
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 28, 2025
April 18, 2024Health1 deficiency
0552DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 10, 2024
March 28, 2024Health6 deficiencies
0698DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 29, 2024
0756EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 29, 2024
0802DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 29, 2024
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 29, 2024
0842EMinimal harm, Pattern

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 29, 2024
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 29, 2024
January 18, 2024Health6 deficiencies1 severe
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 21, 2024
0686JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 21, 2024
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 21, 2024
0726DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 21, 2024
0835DMinimal harm, Isolated

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 21, 2024
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 21, 2024
October 23, 2023Health3 deficiencies2 severe
0600JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 23, 2023
0623DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 27, 2023
0760JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 17, 2023
March 31, 2023Health3 deficiencies1 severe
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 8, 2023
0740JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 8, 2023
0835DMinimal harm, Isolated

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected May 8, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Independence Rehab and Nursing?

Independence Rehab and Nursing in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania has a CareGrader grade of F (Poor), with a composite score of 49.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Independence Rehab and Nursing?

Independence Rehab and Nursing has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Independence Rehab and Nursing have?

Independence Rehab and Nursing has 50 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). This facility has abuse citations on record. View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has Independence Rehab and Nursing been fined?

Yes. Independence Rehab and Nursing has $557,390 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 7 penalties.

How many beds does Independence Rehab and Nursing have?

Independence Rehab and Nursing has 255 certified beds with approximately 189 current residents (74% occupancy). The facility is located at 600 W CHELTENHAM AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania 19126. It is a non profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.