Home / Pennsylvania / Rydal
1515 the Fairway, Rydal, PA 19046 · Montgomery County · (215) 885-6800
114 certified beds, about 102 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1974
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395321 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 6, 2025, inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
None of its 26 health citations since July 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.00 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.99 of those hours.
27.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Humangood, an affiliated group of 17 nursing homes.
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 26 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and interview with staff and resident, it was determined the facility failed to ensure pain medication was administered in accordance with the physician's order for one of six residents reviewed for pain management (Resident R1). Findings Include: Review of Resident R1's clinical record revealed that R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses of generalized abdominal pain, pain unspecified, hemorrhoids (rectal veins), interstitial pulmonary disease (lung fibrosis), bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome (wrist neuropathy), abrasion of the left breast, initial encounter (breast scrape), pruritus (itching), rheumatoid arthritis (inflammatory arthritis), and cervical spinal stenosis (neck stenosis). [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observation, clinical record review, review of facility documentation, and resident and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that call bells were answered in a timely manner for two of six residents reviewed (Resident R1 and R6).
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews with staff, and a review of facility procedures, it was determined that the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that that trash and recyclables were properly disposed of in the receiving and dumpster area.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy and procedure and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an effective infection control program related to the hand hygiene during medication administration, and wound treatment for two of two residents observed. (Resident R67 and Resident R57)
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents or their representatives were informed of treatment options, as well as the risks and benefits of the proposed care, for one of six residents reviewed for psychotropic medications (Residents R396).
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to determine the ability to self-administer medications for one of five residents reviewed for medication safety (Resident R80).
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of clinical records and interview with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the resident and the resident's representative(s) of the transfer to the hospital and the reasons for the transfer to the hospital in a timely manner, in writing and in a language and manner they understood for 3 of 4 residents reviewed for hospitalizations. (Resident R1, R59, and R246) Findings Include: Review of nursing note for Resident R1, dated August 24, 2024, revealed that the resident was discharged to the hospital for shortness of breath. Review of nursing note for Resident R59, dated October 27, 2024, revealed that the resident was discharged to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. Another nursing note for Resident R59, dated November 12, 2024, revealed that the resident was discharged to the hospital for shortness of breath. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the resident and resident representative receive written notice of the facility bed-hold policy at the time of a facility-initiated transfer to a hospital for 3 of 4 residents reviewed for hospitalizations. (Resident R1, R59, and R246)
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical record, review of facility documentation and review of facility policy, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident was transfer into bed timely as prefer by the resident for one of 21 residents sampled residents for activities of daily living (Resident R246). Findings Include: Review the policy title Activates of Daily Living (ADLs), supporting that was revised on March on 2018, revealed that on residents will be provided with care, treatment and services as appropriate to maintain or improve their ability to carry out activities of daily living (ADLs) Review of Resident R246's Minimum Data Set (MDS- assessment of resident's needs) dated January 6, 2025 revealed that the resident had a BIMS (Brief Interview of Mental Status) of 14, which indicated that the resident was cognitively intact. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on facility documentation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain clinical records that were accurate and complete for 21 of 21 sampled residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and interview with staff, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that appropriate discharge notices were provided to the State Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman for two of five months reviewed (June and July 2024).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, review of facilitypolicy and interview with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan related to respiratory care for one of 21 residents reviewed. (Resident R102)
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, review of facility policy and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to follow physician orders related to congestive heart failure protocol for one of eight sampled residents (Resident R 72) to monitor resident's daily weights and notify the medical doctor if any weight gain.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, facility documentation, review of clinical records, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident's wander guard was functioning for the resident who is at risk for elopement for one of the one resident reviewed (Resident R89 and failed to ensure hot beverage temperatures were monitored on one of three nursing units (3rd floor dining room).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, review of clinical records, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to monitor and modify interventions consistent with the resident's needs to maintain acceptable parameters of nutritional status for one four residents reviewed for nutritional status (Resident R39). Findings Include: Review of facility policy Weight Assessment and Intervention, revised March 2022, revealed undesirable weight change is evaluated by the treatment team whether or not the criteria for significant weight change have been met. The evaluation includes, but not limited to, the resident's target weight range, and the resident's calorie, protein, and other nutrient needs compared with the resident's current intake. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident's medication regimen was free from potential unnecessary medications for one of five residents reviewed. (Resident R 72).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility policy, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure all drugs and biologicals used in the facility were labeled in accordance with professional standards, and to discard expired medications in accordance with professional standards, for one of four medication carts observed (Middle Cart of Second Floor).
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an effective infection control program, related to the processing of linens.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, review of clinical records and facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a complete and accurate investigation to rule out abuse for two bruises of unknown origin for one out of 28 residents reviewed (Resident R43).
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews with facility staff, review of clinical records and facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that two bruises of unknown origin were reported to the State Survey Agency for one out of 28 residents reviewed (Resident R43).
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of the clinical record an interviews with staff it was determined that the facility failed to ensure complete and accurate resident assessments for one out of 28 residents reviewed (Resident R12) Findings Include: Review of the July 2023 physician orders for Resident R12 included the following diagnosis: irritable bowel syndrome; hypertension (high blood pressure); osteoporosis (a disease that weakens the bones), and depression (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest). During an observation on July 10, 2023, at 11:12 a.m. Resident R12 was observed in her room during an interview. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, review of clinical records, and interviews with residents and staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure residents received care and services to maintain or improve mobility for two of four residents reviewed for positioning/mobility (Resident R24 and R16). Findings Include: Review of facility policy Restorative Nursing Services revealed residents will receive restorative nursing care as needed to help promote optimal safety and independence. Review of Resident R24's comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], revealed the resident was cognitively intact and had diagnoses of arthritis (the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints) and difficulty in walking. Interview on July 11, 2023, at 10:55 a.m. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure foods were stored in accordance with professional standards for food service safety and that dishes were cleaned under sanitary conditions. Findings Include: Review of facility policy Food and Supply Storage revealed all food shall be stored in such a manner as to prevent contamination to maintain the safety and wholesomeness of the food for human consumption. Staff should cover, label, and date unused portions and open packages. Foods past the use-by date should be discarded. Further review of facility policy revealed foods should be stored in their original packages. Foods that must be opened must be stored in NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) approved containers that have tight fitting lids. Label both the bin and the lid and hang scoops. [...]
Inspectors wroteased on observation, review of policies and procedures, review of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an effective infection control program related to the appropriate hand hygiene techniques and cleaning techniques for medical equipment on three of the five Medication Administration Reviews (R26, R34, and R44).
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, and staff and resident interview, it was determined facility did not maintain an effective pest control program so that the facility is free of pests and rodents one one of four units observed (unit 2 East)
5 fire safety citations on file: 2 on March 6, 2025, 2 on May 6, 2024, 1 on July 13, 2023.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.00 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.99 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.49 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.86 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.15 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 27.2% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 34.5% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.71 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.20 on weekdays and 4.49 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 5.5% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.87 in April to June 2025 to 5.00 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.00 | 0.99 | 5.20 | 4.49 | 5.5% | 0 of 90 | 102 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.06 | 1.10 | 5.26 | 4.54 | 7.3% | 0 of 92 | 100 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.89 | 1.10 | 5.12 | 4.29 | 7.6% | 0 of 92 | 97 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.87 | 1.01 | 5.11 | 4.28 | 3.4% | 0 of 91 | 99 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Pennsylvania, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.69 | 0.65 | 3.82 | 3.34 | 11.3% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $21.44 | $18.88 to $22.52 | 67,740 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $30.74 | $29.02 to $35.01 | 38,260 |
| Registered nurses | $46.36 | $38.75 to $50.35 | 146,520 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.1 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.2 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.1 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 22.9 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 5.3 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Rydal Park of Philadelphia Presbytery Homes, Inc's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it better than the national rate (65.6% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
65.6% this home
Better than the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · Pennsylvania: 100 better, 108 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 486 eligible stays.
10.3% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · Pennsylvania: 3 better, 9 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 454 eligible stays.
6.1% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · Pennsylvania: 7 better, 5 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 321 eligible stays.
40.9% this home
Median of homes: Pennsylvania54.4% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 274 residents counted.
0.3% this home
Median of homes: Pennsylvania0.0% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 331 residents counted.
1.6% this home
Median of homes: Pennsylvania2.0% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 331 residents counted.
100.0% this home
Median of homes: Pennsylvania100.0% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 52 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: HUMANGOOD PENNSYLVANIA. CMS links this home to Humangood, a group of 17 nursing homes averaging 4.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humangood Pennsylvania | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 06/30/2019 |
| Humangood | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 06/30/2019 | |
| Humangood Cornerstone | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 06/30/2019 | |
| Humangood East | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 08/11/1966 | |
| The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 10/01/2017 | |
| Baker, Judith | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2016 | |
| Barge, Randy | Corporate director | Individual | 06/30/2019 | |
| Battison, William | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2016 | |
| Brown, Herman | Corporate director | Individual | 06/30/2019 | |
| Dittman, Harry | Corporate director | Individual | 06/30/2019 | |
| Griffith, Alan | Corporate director | Individual | 06/30/2019 | |
| Holmes, Michelle | Corporate director | Individual | 06/30/2019 | |
| Kelley, Albert | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2016 | |
| McKeown, Kenneth | Corporate director | Individual | 06/30/2019 | |
| Muth, Nancy | Corporate director | Individual | 11/05/2019 | |
| Overhiser, George | Corporate director | Individual | 06/30/2019 | |
| Brown, Herman | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/30/2019 | |
| Cochrane, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/10/2009 | |
| Ghassemi, Bethany | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/28/2019 | |
| McDonald, Andrew | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Ogus, Daniel | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/30/2019 | |
| Humangood Norcal | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/2019 | |
| Humangood Pennsylvania | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/06/2010 | |
| Baker, Judith | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2016 | |
| Barge, Randy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/30/2019 | |
| Battison, William | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2016 | |
| Brown, Herman | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/30/2019 | |
| Cochrane, John | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/30/2019 | |
| Dittman, Harry | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/30/2019 | |
| Ghassemi, Bethany | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/30/2019 | |
| Griffith, Alan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/30/2019 | |
| Hockfield, Hal | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2010 | |
| Holmes, Michelle | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/30/2019 | |
| Kelley, Albert | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2016 | |
| Livingston, Carisa | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/18/2025 | |
| Lohoefer, Robert | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/05/2026 | |
| McDonald, Andrew | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| McKeown, Kenneth | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/30/2019 | |
| Muth, Nancy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/05/2019 | |
| Ogus, Daniel | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/30/2019 | |
| Overhiser, George | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/30/2019 | |
| Vangelisto, Gwen | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/30/2021 | |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/21/2025 | |
| Baker Tilly Us LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/15/2024 | |
| Humangood | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/30/2019 | |
| Humangood Cornerstone | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/30/2019 | |
| Humangood East | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/11/1966 | |
| Humangood Norcal | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2019 | |
| Humangood Pennsylvania | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/06/2010 | |
| The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2017 | |
| Bankert, Susan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/12/2024 | |
| Hockfield, Hal | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2010 | |
| Livingston, Carisa | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/18/2025 | |
| Lohoefer, Robert | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/05/2026 | |
| Vangelisto, Gwen | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/30/2021 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
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