Rydal Park of Philadelphia Presbytery Homes, Inc
1515 the Fairway · Rydal, PA · 19046 · 2158856800
114 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Humangood Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.06 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.10 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C March 6, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B September 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected June 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024
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 June 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 13, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 13, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 13, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 13, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 13, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 13, 2023
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E July 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395321 · certified since October 25, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.