Cycle 1
Health 2024-04-02 · Fire 2024-04-02
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Riverdale, NY
Independence Care Center For Nursing And Rehabilit
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $66,859 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
666 Kappock Street, Riverdale, NY
(718) 549-1203
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
190
Certified beds
Average residents
159
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
The Mayer Family
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1968-01-03
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.34
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.26
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.43
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.62
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
35%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
32%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.2 |
1.7
0.5 pts worse
|
1.9
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.3
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 78.1% |
91.2%
13.1 pts worse
|
93.4%
15.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.3% |
95.3%
3 pts better
|
95.5%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.9% |
3.0%
1.1 pts better
|
3.3%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.7% |
18.5%
17.8 pts better
|
11.4%
10.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.9% |
6.1%
2.8 pts worse
|
5.4%
3.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 6.2% |
13.5%
7.3 pts better
|
19.6%
13.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.3% |
14.8%
2.5 pts better
|
16.7%
4.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 5.6% |
15.1%
9.5 pts better
|
16.3%
10.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 7.6% |
15.5%
7.9 pts better
|
14.9%
7.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.6%
0.6 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.4%
1.4 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 4.6% |
20.8%
16.2 pts better
|
19.8%
15.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 8.9% |
6.9%
2 pts worse
|
5.1%
3.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 58.8% |
76.7%
17.9 pts worse
|
81.7%
22.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.4% |
9.7%
2.3 pts better
|
12.0%
4.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 64.5% |
78.8%
14.3 pts worse
|
79.7%
15.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 27.4% |
20.6%
6.8 pts worse
|
23.9%
3.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2022-03-02 · Fire 2022-03-02
16 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-07-16 · Fire 2019-07-16
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-05-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-05-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-05-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-05-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-05-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-04-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-02
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2022-08-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-02
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2022-03-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-02
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-04-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-02
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-04-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-02
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-04-29
C · Minimal harm
2022-03-02
E18 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2022-04-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-16
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2019-09-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-16
K227 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2019-09-12
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-08
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-12-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-01
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-09-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-01
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-09-19
G · Actual harm
2024-04-03
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-05-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-05-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-02
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-04-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-02
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor 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.
Corrected 2022-04-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-02
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-04-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-02
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-04-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-02
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-04-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-02
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2022-04-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-02
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2022-04-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-02
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-04-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-02
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2022-04-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-02
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2022-04-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-16
F570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected 2019-08-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-16
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2019-09-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-16
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-08-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-16
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2019-09-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-16
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2019-09-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-16
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-09-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-16
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor 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.
Corrected 2019-09-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-16
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2019-09-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-16
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2019-09-12
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$66,859
2024-04-02
Fine
Fine · fine $66,859
Fine
Ownership
Landa, David
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Davidowitch, Nachum
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Eisikowicz, Sam
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Mayer, Andrea
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Mayer, Giorgio
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Ruben, Yosef
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Gewirtz, Jonathan
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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