Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit
Nursing Home · Riverdale, NY
CMS certification number335248
Contact & location
666 Kappock StreetRiverdale, NY 10463
Bronx County
- Phone
- (718) 549-1203
- ZIP code
- 10463 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 190
- Residents per day
- 168.7 (89% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Fieldston Lodge Care Center
- Chain
- The Mayer Family (11 facilities, avg 2.9★)
- Medicare certified since
- January 3, 1968
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.07 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.36 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.28 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.42 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.54 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 33.9 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 40.8 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 2, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 3
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 33 health · 14 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-08 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-23 |
| 2025-08-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-09 |
| 2024-08-01 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-19 |
| 2024-08-01 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-19 |
| 2024-04-03 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-05-23 |
| 2024-04-02 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-02 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-02 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-02 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-02 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-02 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-02 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-02 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-02 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2022-03-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-29 |
| 2022-03-02 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-29 |
| 2022-03-02 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-29 |
| 2022-03-02 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-29 |
| 2022-03-02 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-29 |
| 2022-03-02 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-29 |
| 2022-03-02 | 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. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-29 |
| 2022-03-02 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-29 |
| 2022-03-02 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-29 |
| 2022-03-02 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-29 |
| 2019-07-16 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. F0570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-08-16 |
| 2019-07-16 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-12 |
| 2019-07-16 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-08-23 |
| 2019-07-16 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-12 |
| 2019-07-16 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-12 |
| 2019-07-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-12 |
| 2019-07-16 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-12 |
| 2019-07-16 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-12 |
| 2019-07-16 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-12 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $66,859 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-02 | Fine | $66,859 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Davidowitch, Nachum (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 24% | |
| Eisikowicz, Sam (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 15% | |
| Landa, David (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 26% | |
| Mayer, Andrea (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 12% | |
| Mayer, Giorgio (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 12% | |
| Ruben, Yosef (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 11% | |
| Gewirtz, Jonathan (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit?
Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in New York.
How many beds does Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit have?
It has 190 certified beds and cares for about 169 residents per day.
Has Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $66,859 in the last three years.
Who owns Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit?
It is part of The Mayer Family and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit?
(718) 549-1203. The facility is located at 666 Kappock Street, Riverdale, NY 10463.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.