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Lafayette

8580 Verree Road

3.7(60 ratings)· Philadelphia average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
120
Continuum of care on campus
Personal care and skilled nursing available as needs evolve
Cardiac care recognition
Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Certification from AHA
On-site professional services
On-site physician office, bank, and postal services

What Families Think

Reviews of The Lafayette are sharply mixed: many families praise the renovated apartments, friendly long-tenured staff, and rehab/PT support, while a notable number of reviewers raise serious concerns about food quality, staffing shortages, billing problems, and slow response to call buttons in the skilled nursing side. The independent living side generally draws more consistently positive feedback than the personal care/skilled nursing side.

The Good

  • Renovated apartments with modern kitchens and balconies
  • Friendly, long-tenured staff mentioned by multiple reviewers
  • Wooded, park-like setting near Pennypack Park
  • Active social calendar: crafts, bingo, book club
  • Strong PT/OT support noted in several rehab reviews

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of poor or inconsistent food quality
  • Several reviewers cite staffing shortages affecting dining and activities
  • One report of billing department errors and poor communication
  • One serious report of unresponsive call buttons and slow care response
  • One report of rude front-desk staff

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Lafayette is a senior living community in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania offering Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Fitness Center. Families rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 60 reviews.

About Lafayette

The Lafayette-Redeemer is a retirement community in Philadelphia, set amid parkland with views of Pennypack Park. It is located close to Abington, Jenkintown, Elkins Park, Huntingdon Valley, and other surrounding Northeast Philadelphia communities.

The community offers independent living with a maintenance-free lifestyle in a scenic, park-like setting. Residents can trade housekeeping, grocery shopping, cooking, and errands for happy hours, dining, coffee and conversation, and group fitness classes.

On-site amenities and services include a dining room, fitness area, Country Store, chapel, bank, and postal and physician services. Nearby, the Spark Transformation Center offers a cafe for a change of scenery.

Floor plans range from cozy studios to spacious two-bedroom residences with a den. Many apartment homes have been remodeled with modern kitchens, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and screened-in balconies overlooking Pennypack Park. Housekeeping and maintenance are handled by the community staff.

The Lafayette-Redeemer has earned Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Certification from the American Heart Association.

Types of Care at Lafayette

Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Kitchen
  • Multiple Floor Plans
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Fitness Center
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Salon / Barber
  • Security
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Lafayette

3.7overall · 60 ratings combined

3.7★ on Google (60)

Krystique

May 2026

via Google

Good evening Google Family. I visited this fine establishment for the first time yesterday. I am working for the polls. Yesterday was Election Day. I have never worked as a poll worker in my life and I was the Majority Inspector for the day. We were required to be in attendance at 6 am and I was there at 5 am. I should have scheduled a Lyft for later. I did not plan my time well yesterday. I interacted with the residents in the retirement facility. I met Kevin, a security professional, in the morning. Kevin kept me company since I was the only voting staff around.The other workers came in around 6 am. I met the Judge of Elections, Miss Nydia, plus the other workers. Everyone was so kind and nice. I had to kill time in the beginning since I was the only one there. The facility is so clean and neat. They had the voting machines in the community room. There were plenty of rest rooms available. I secured a Lyft since I knew that I would be here all day and that when I returned home, there would be no parking on my block. I looked around at my block when I returned home and there was not a single parking spot. There is plenty of parking available here plus several handicapped spaces. Have a good night, be active and mobile, fit and fabulous especially for people over the age of 50 years.

Phyllis MacKenzie

Jan 2026

via Google

Staff in personal care are kind and caring

Ronald Bohn

Jan 2026

via Google

My Aunt resides here. The staff seems friendly and helpful.

Domenic Cantarella

Oct 2025

via Google

Professional and caring staff, Anthony is fantastic. The rooms are clean and the facility always smells fresh

A10 Carsen Begley

Sep 2025

via Google

The woman who works the front desk is one of the rudest people I've ever had the misfortune of dealing with. She is so rude that she is infamous amongst the people at our transportation company for being a pain to deal with.

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 16 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Feb 14, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 10, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 10, 2025

  • Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 10, 2025

Apr 11, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2024

  • Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 15, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 15, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 15, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 15, 2024

  • Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 15, 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2024

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2024

Jun 22, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 5, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 2, 2023

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 5, 2023

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 5, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 5, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Lafayette offer?

Lafayette offers Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Lafayette located?

Lafayette is located at 8580 Verree Road in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What do families say about Lafayette?

Reviews of The Lafayette are sharply mixed: many families praise the renovated apartments, friendly long-tenured staff, and rehab/PT support, while a notable number of reviewers raise serious concerns about food quality, staffing shortages, billing problems, and slow response to call buttons in the skilled nursing side. The independent living side generally draws more consistently positive feedback than the personal care/skilled nursing side.

How did Lafayette do on recent health and safety inspections?

Lafayette had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 16 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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