Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit
Riverdale, NY · 190 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 2, 2024
CMS Certification Number 335248 · first certified January 1968
Ownership
Operated by THE MAYER FAMILY · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within NY
14 citations — more than 52% of the 593 certified nursing homes in NY. Compared within NY rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 6 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 4. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Past the typical window (September 2025 to May 2026). Most NY facilities have been surveyed by October 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2024. Facilities in NY are typically surveyed 18–25 months after the last one (median 22), measured over 523 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
1 of the 14 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
4 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 14 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NY, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NY figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 14 |
| Median facility in NY | 13 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| July 16, 2019 | 2 |
| March 2, 2022 | 6 |
| April 2, 2024 | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2024-04-02 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2022-03-02 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2024-04-02 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2024-04-02 |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | 1 | 2022-03-02 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 1 | 2024-04-02 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 1 | 2019-07-16 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2024-04-02 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 7
- Egress Deficiencies 3
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 1
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 7 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 2, 2024 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 30, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 10, 2024) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 29, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 28, 2024) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 30, 2024) |
March 2, 2022 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 29, 2022) |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Waiver has been granted (August 15, 2022) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 29, 2022) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 29, 2022) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 29, 2022) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 29, 2022) |
July 16, 2019 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 12, 2019) |
| K-0227 | Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 12, 2019) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.