Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit, Riverdale, NY

The Essentials

Summary

Across 6 inspections from July 2019 to August 2025, state surveyors documented 33 findings at Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit; 33 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.

Inspections: 6; 2019–2025, complaint and standard
Findings: 33; Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected: 33; Of 33 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties: 1; 1 fine; payment not published

Findings by Year

Findings
Of which, actual harm (level G or above)

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
Year	Inspections	Findings	Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2019	1	9	0
2020	0	0	0
2021	0	0	0
2022	1	10	0
2023	0	0	0
2024	3	12	1
2025	1	2	0
2026	0	0	0

What the Record Shows

33 of 33 findings have a recorded correction date.
CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window: 1 fine of $66,859, its payment not published.
4 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
The latest standard inspection, April 2, 2024, recorded 9 findings (most serious: Level E).

What to Ask About

Care Plan Timing and Review, Cited in Four Inspections
Treatment Choices and Advance Directives, Cited in Two Inspections
Protection From Abuse and Neglect, Cited in Two Inspections
Reporting Suspected Abuse, Cited in Two Inspections
Accurate Assessments, Cited in Two Inspections
Care Plans, Cited in Two Inspections
Medication Labeling and Storage, Cited in Two Inspections
Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections

Report at a Glance

Facility: Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit
Address: 666 Kappock Street, Riverdale, NY 10463
CMS Certification Number: 335248
Provider Type: Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
Certified Beds: 190
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Record Window: July 16, 2019 to October 1, 2026

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

Aug 82025
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 23, 2025
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 9, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Aug 12024
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2024
- F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 19, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Apr 32024
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level GActual harmCorrected May 23, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Apr 22024
Standard health inspection
9 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 31, 2024
- F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 31, 2024
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 31, 2024
- F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 31, 2024
- F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 31, 2024
- F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 31, 2024
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 31, 2024
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 31, 2024
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 31, 2024
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $66,859 imposed April 2, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of April 2, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Mar 22022
Standard health inspection
10 findings
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 29, 2022
- F578Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 29, 2022
- F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 29, 2022
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 29, 2022
- F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 29, 2022
- F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 29, 2022
- F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 29, 2022
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 29, 2022
- F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 29, 2022
- F761Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 29, 2022
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Jul 162019
Standard health inspection
9 findings
- F570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 16, 2019
- F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 12, 2019
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 23, 2019
- F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 12, 2019
- F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 12, 2019
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 12, 2019
- F578Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 12, 2019
- F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 12, 2019
- F761Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 12, 2019
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1
Care Plan Timing and Review, Cited in Four Inspections
Inspectors cited F657 in July 2019, March 2022, April 2024 and August 2024. This citation covers whether care plans are written on time and revised by a team that includes the resident’s caregivers. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
192224242425F657 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
2
Treatment Choices and Advance Directives, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F578 in July 2019 and March 2022. This citation covers residents’ right to accept or refuse treatment and to make an advance directive. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
192224242425F578 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
3
Protection From Abuse and Neglect, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F600 in April 2024 and August 2024. This citation covers whether residents are protected from abuse and neglect by anyone. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
192224242425F600 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
4
Reporting Suspected Abuse, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F609 in April 2024 and August 2025. This citation covers whether suspected abuse, neglect or theft is reported to the authorities on time, with the results of the home’s investigation. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
192224242425F609 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
5
Accurate Assessments, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F641 in July 2019 and March 2022. This citation covers whether each resident’s assessment correctly records their condition. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
192224242425F641 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
6
Care Plans, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F656 in March 2022 and April 2024. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
192224242425F656 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
7
Medication Labeling and Storage, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F761 in July 2019 and March 2022. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
192224242425F761 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
8
Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F880 in July 2019 and March 2022. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
192224242425F880 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

01
How often are care plans revised, and who takes part in the review?
Care Plan Timing and Review: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level E.
02
How are a resident’s advance directive and treatment wishes recorded and shared with every shift?
Treatment Choices and Advance Directives: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
03
What happened after the abuse or neglect citation, and what changed in training or supervision?
Protection From Abuse and Neglect: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G.
04
How are staff trained to report suspected abuse or neglect, and who reports it to the state?
Reporting Suspected Abuse: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
05
Who completes resident assessments, and how are they checked for accuracy?
Accurate Assessments: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
06
How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?
Care Plans: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
07
How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?
Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
08
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
09
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
Insufficient nursing staff was cited in July 2019.
10
What led to the 2024 fine, and has it been paid?
A $66,859 civil money penalty was imposed April 2, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid.

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the New York state survey agency.

Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New York state survey agency
Inspection Jul 16, 2019 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New York state survey agency
Inspection Mar 2, 2022 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New York state survey agency
Inspection Apr 2, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New York state survey agency
Inspection Apr 3, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New York state survey agency
Inspection Aug 1, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New York state survey agency
Inspection Aug 8, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Penalties, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 335248
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Coverage

Record windowJuly 16, 2019 – October 1, 2026

CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before July 2019 are not in this release.
CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite: Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations: CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents: Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits: CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid: CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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