Staffing & PBJ snapshot
Independence Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilit
666 Kappock Street, Riverdale, NY 10463 · CCN 335248 · 190 certified beds · Part of The Mayer Family
King & Co. ConsultingPrepared October 19, 2026
CMS data as of September 2026
CMS data as of September 2026
Staffing compared with averages
| Measure | Facility | NY | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.07 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident day | 3.54 | 3.18 | 3.42 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.36 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident day | 2.42 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 33.9% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
| RN turnover | 40.8% | 39.8% | 42.9% |
What stands out
- Reported nurse hours are 12% above the NY averageStrong reported staffing. The priority is keeping submissions accurate and on time so the rating reflects it.
- Weekend staffing drops 13% from the weekly averageCMS reports weekend staffing separately and surveyors look at it. Check whether weekend agency and per diem hours are making it into PBJ.
- Nursing turnover is 6 points below the NY averageRetention is a real strength. Keep onboarding and manager practices consistent as the team changes.
- $66,859 in federal fines on recordFines are tied to survey findings. Staffing documentation, training records and personnel files are frequently part of the review.
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Source: CMS Care Compare Provider Information and State and US Averages, processed 2026-09-01. Staffing hours are reported per resident per day from Payroll-Based Journal data. This snapshot summarizes public data for discussion and is not a CMS determination.