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HomeNew YorkIndependence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit

Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit

666 Kappock Street, Riverdale, NY 104637185491203
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
190
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $66,859

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 190 certified beds with an average of 158.9 residents per day (84% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 8 deficiencies (inspected Apr 2, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $66,859 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.04 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 31.9%

• Part of the The Mayer Family chain (11 facilities)

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. The facility scored below average compared to New York facilities.

Beds
190
Avg Residents/Day
158.9
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 3, 1968
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Bronx
Last Inspection
Apr 2, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
48.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (33)

F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Apr 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Apr 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Apr 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Apr 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Aug 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Actual Harm

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

Survey: Apr 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Apr 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Apr 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Mar 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Mar 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Mar 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0726Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Mar 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Mar 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0570Potential for Harm

Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

Survey: Jul 16, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 16, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jul 16, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jul 16, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Jul 16, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 16, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 3 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$66,859
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineApr 2, 2024
$66,859

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.43 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.26 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.34 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.04 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.62 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
31.9%
RN Turnover
34.8%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DAVIDOWITCH, NACHUM5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual24%Sep 1, 2003
EISIKOWICZ, SAM5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual15%Sep 1, 2003
LANDA, DAVID5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual26%Sep 1, 2003
MAYER, ANDREA5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual12%Sep 1, 2003
MAYER, GIORGIO5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual12%Sep 1, 2003
RUBEN, YOSEF5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual11%Sep 1, 2003
GEWIRTZ, JONATHANW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AOct 1, 2011

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit?▾
Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit had any health inspection violations?▾
Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 2, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $66,859 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit?▾
Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit provides 4.04 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.34 RN hours, 0.26 LPN hours, and 2.43 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 31.9%.
How many beds does Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit have?▾
Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit has 190 certified beds with an average of 158.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 84% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the The Mayer Family chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Riverdale, New York with an average rating of 3.3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Riverdale nursing homes page.

Part of The Mayer Family

This chain operates 11 facilities. View all →