Independence Care Center For Nursing And Rehabilit
Riverdale, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335248) · 190 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $66,859
Phone: (718) 549-1203 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Independence Care Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 2 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Independence Care Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation reports 4.07 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.9%.
Independence Care Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation has 1 federal fine on record totaling $66,859.00, with no payment denials on record. There is no CMS abuse icon flag or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Independence Care Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation is a Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Riverdale, Bronx County, New York, first approved on January 3, 1968. The facility is certified for 190 beds and reports an average of 168.7 residents. It is a for-profit facility organized as a Limited Liability Company and is part of The Mayer Family chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall rating of 2 stars, which is below the New York state average of 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.06759 hours per resident per day, including 1.35896 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record totaling $66,859.00. There are no payment denials on record for this facility.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. There is no CMS abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation associated with this listing in the data provided.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on CMS Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 2 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.06759 hours per resident per day, including 1.35896 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 33.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $66,859.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 190 beds and reports an average of 168.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and is part of The Mayer Family chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 3, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines such as short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 7185491203 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7185491203 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335248?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.