CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in New York. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.
Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Riverdale, New York with 190 certified beds. It has been operating since 1968. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIDOWITCH, NACHUM | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 24% | Sep 1, 2003 |
| EISIKOWICZ, SAM | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 15% | Sep 1, 2003 |
| LANDA, DAVID | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 26% | Sep 1, 2003 |
| MAYER, ANDREA | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 12% | Sep 1, 2003 |
| MAYER, GIORGIO | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 12% | Sep 1, 2003 |
| RUBEN, YOSEF | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 11% | Sep 1, 2003 |
| GEWIRTZ, JONATHAN | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2011 |
Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit and nearby alternatives.
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