Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit
666 Kappock Street, Bronx, NY 10463 · (718) 549-1203
For profit - Limited Liability company · 190 certified beds
Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2024, found 6 citations (the New York average is 8.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $66,859 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 2, 2024 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedApril 2, 2024 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.April 2, 2024 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 2, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.April 2, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.April 2, 2024 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.April 2, 2024 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.August 8, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 8, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.August 1, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.August 1, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 3, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.April 2, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 2, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.April 2, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 2, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $66,859April 2, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New York average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.07 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.36 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.28 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.42 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 33.9% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 190 |
| Average residents per day | 168.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Archcare at Providence Rest Bronx · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Eastchester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Bronx · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Highbridge Woodycrest Center Bronx · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Workmen's Circle Multicare Center Bronx · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Bainbridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Bronx · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.