The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Independence Care Center
Registered name: Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit
Riverdale, NY · Medicare-certified · 190 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
2 of 5 stars overall. Health inspection is 2 of 5 stars, staffing is 4 of 5 stars, and quality measures are 3 of 5 stars; reported nurse staffing is 4.07 hours per resident per day, just below the federal benchmark of 4.1, with $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0676 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: August 8, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0676.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.36
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.28
- Nurse aides
- 2.42
- Weekend nursing
- 3.54
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 34%
Registered nurse turnover: 41%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
11.2%10.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.9%2%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.3%6.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.7%5.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.6%12%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
5.4%7.6%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
7.2%3.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.8%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
8.3%27.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%2.8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.7%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—64.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
87.4%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to properly protect residents’ personal money that was kept by the facility. Cited July 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 570 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited July 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited July 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $66,859 in total fines.
- $66,859
Federal fine
Apr 2, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of THE MAYER FAMILY · 11 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 168.7 residents on an average day (89% of 190 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 58 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.