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Health Inspection

Independence Rehab And Nursing

Inspection Date: December 3, 2025
Total Violations 20
Facility ID 395330
Location PHILADELPHIA, PA
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Independence Rehab and Nursing in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0550 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Independence Rehab and Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0554

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Independence Rehab and Nursing in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0554 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Independence Rehab and Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0574

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Independence Rehab and Nursing in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0574 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Independence Rehab and Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0583

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Independence Rehab and Nursing in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0583 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Independence Rehab and Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Independence Rehab and Nursing in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0584 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Independence Rehab and Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0585

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Independence Rehab and Nursing in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0585 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Independence Rehab and Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Independence Rehab and Nursing in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0600 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Independence Rehab and Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Independence Rehab and Nursing in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0610 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Independence Rehab and Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0646

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Independence Rehab and Nursing in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0646 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Independence Rehab and Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Independence Rehab and Nursing in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Independence Rehab and Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Independence Rehab and Nursing in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0686 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Independence Rehab and Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Independence Rehab and Nursing in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Independence Rehab and Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0730

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Independence Rehab and Nursing in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0730 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Independence Rehab and Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0740

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Independence Rehab and Nursing in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0740 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Independence Rehab and Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0745

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Independence Rehab and Nursing in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0745 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Independence Rehab and Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Independence Rehab and Nursing in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0804 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Independence Rehab and Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0835

Administration Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Independence Rehab and Nursing in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0835 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Independence Rehab and Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0838

Administration Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Independence Rehab and Nursing in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0838 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Independence Rehab and Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0839

Administration Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Independence Rehab and Nursing in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0839 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Independence Rehab and Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0925

Environmental Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Independence Rehab and Nursing in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0925 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-03.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 20 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Independence Rehab and Nursing.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

📋 Inspection Summary

Independence Rehab and Nursing in PHILADELPHIA, PA inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in PHILADELPHIA, PA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Independence Rehab and Nursing or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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