Rydal Park of Philadelphia Presbytery Homes, INC

Name: Rydal Park of Philadelphia Presbytery Homes, INC
Address: 1515 THE FAIRWAY, Rydal, PA, 19046, US
Telephone: 2158856800

1515 the Fairway, Rydal, PA 19046 · Montgomery County · 114 certified beds · avg 102 residents/day · certified since Oct 25, 1974

Part of chain: HUMANGOOD (17 facilities, chain avg rating 4.5★)

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

5.17

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (24)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Mar 6, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Mar 6, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Mar 6, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Mar 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make sure residents were fully informed about their own health, care, and treatments in a way they could understand.
Mar 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate.
Mar 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal.
Mar 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give the resident or their representative written notice of how long it would hold the resident's bed during a hospital stay or approved leave.
Mar 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Mar 6, 2025	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Sep 24, 2024	B · Minimal risk, repeated	The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal. · from a complaint
May 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
May 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
May 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
May 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration.
May 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.
May 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
May 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Jul 13, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do.
Jul 13, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.
Jul 13, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Jul 13, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline.
Jul 13, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Jul 13, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Jul 13, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (7 → 9).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	7	E
2024	8	D
2025	9	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Pennsylvania avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	5.17	3.94	3.95	top 11% in Pennsylvania; top 11% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.02	0.80	0.69	top 19% in Pennsylvania; top 15% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.64	3.58	3.50	top 11% in Pennsylvania; top 10% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.72	0.56	0.48	top 21% in Pennsylvania; top 15% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	27.2	44.5	45.8	top 10% in Pennsylvania; top 10% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	34.5	39.9	42.9	top 43% in Pennsylvania; top 38% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 5.00, RN 0.99, weekend 4.49. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Humangood	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	—	06/30/2019
Humangood Cornerstone	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	—	06/30/2019
Humangood East	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	—	08/11/1966
Humangood Pennsylvania	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	06/30/2019
Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/21/2025
Baker Tilly Us LLP	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/15/2024
Baker, Judith	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2016
Baker, Judith	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2016
Bankert, Susan	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	09/12/2024
Barge, Randy	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	06/30/2019
Barge, Randy	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	06/30/2019
Battison, William	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2016
Battison, William	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2016
Brown, Herman	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	06/30/2019
Brown, Herman	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	06/30/2019
Brown, Herman	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	06/30/2019
Cochrane, John	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	08/10/2009
Cochrane, John	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	06/30/2019
Dittman, Harry	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	06/30/2019
Dittman, Harry	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	06/30/2019

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Can I see where garbage is stored and how often it's removed?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"How do you explain health changes and treatment options to residents and their families?"
"If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
"If you ever planned to discharge or transfer my family member, how much written notice would we receive and how could we appeal?"
"If my family member goes to the hospital, how long will you hold their bed, and will we get that in writing?"
"How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Wyncote Care Center	1.9 mi	Wyncote, PA	★★★☆☆	3/5
Hopkins Center	2.0 mi	Wyncote, PA	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Brookside Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	2.1 mi	Roslyn, PA	★★★☆☆	3/5
Hillcrest Center	2.3 mi	Wyncote, PA	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Edgehill Nursing and Rehab Cen	2.5 mi	Glenside, PA	★★☆☆☆	3/5
Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center	2.6 mi	Elkins Park, PA	★★★☆☆	3/5
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Pennypack Rehab and Care Center	3.4 mi	Philadelphia, PA	★★★★☆	4/5
Garden Spring Rehab and Care Center	3.4 mi	Willow Grove, PA	★★☆☆☆	2/5
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 395321.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Rydal Park of Philadelphia Presbytery Homes, INC

1515 the Fairway, Rydal, PA 19046 · 2158856800

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Can I see where garbage is stored and how often it's removed?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "How do you explain health changes and treatment options to residents and their families?"
☐ "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
☐ "If you ever planned to discharge or transfer my family member, how much written notice would we receive and how could we appeal?"
☐ "If my family member goes to the hospital, how long will you hold their bed, and will we get that in writing?"
☐ "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 395321 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)