Nursing home · Riverdale, NY
Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit
666 Kappock Street, Riverdale, NY 10463 · (718) 549-1203
Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit is a 190-bed for-profit nursing home in Riverdale, New York (Bronx County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1968. On average it cares for 173 residents a day (about 91% of its certified beds). It is part of The Mayer Family, a group of 11 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars; the average in New York is 3.1.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | New York avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.80 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.27 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.29 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30% | 40% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 41% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | – | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | April 2, 2024 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 6 below the state average of 8 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 1 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $66,859 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Fieldston Lodge Care Center. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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- Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ★★★★★Bronx · 1.1 mi · 240 beds
Common questions
What is the star rating of Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit?
CMS rates Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit have?
190 certified beds, with an average of 173 residents a day.
Does Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit?
(718) 549-1203. Address: 666 Kappock Street, Riverdale, NY 10463.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).