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Rydal Waters in Jenkintown, PA

Rydal Waters is an assisted living and memory care community in Jenkintown, PA.

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Rydal Waters in Jenkintown, PA

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  • Interior

    A well-furnished indoor space with multiple tables and chairs, a large cabinet, and soft lighting.
  • Decor

    A cozy lobby with comfortable seating and warm lighting.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with elegant furnishings and decor.
  • Building

    A modern hospital building with a prominent entrance.
  • Architecture

    A residential apartment building with multiple balconies and landscaped surroundings.
  • Kitchen

    Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
  • Outdoor

    A group of seniors enjoying a picnic under a tent with checkered tablecloth.

1515 The Fairway, Jenkintown, PA 19046

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4 from 119 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Overall Review of Rydal Waters

caveat 17 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness varies by unit

Residents and families describe very mixed responsiveness from caregivers.

Many reviewers say they felt supported and that nurses, therapists, and other team members were approachable and helpful when care needs came up. Other accounts are much harsher, describing long waits for call lights, limited nighttime presence, and difficulty getting answers or coordinated help. A few reviews also point to situations where families felt they had to advocate closely to get timely medical and practical support.

common 18 reviews mention this

Food is often a highlight

Food quality and choice come up repeatedly in reviews.

Several residents and families describe the meals positively, citing decent food, lots of choices, and room for special diets. Some reviews specifically mention dining being better than they expected or compare it favorably to other places they toured. At the same time, a smaller set of comments criticize food quality and mention that it needs improvement, including instances of cold meals when service took too long.

  • A cozy living room with elegant furnishings and decor.
common 13 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a frequent theme

Many reviewers emphasize that the building looks and feels clean.

A lot of reviewers describe the facility as clean, well maintained, immaculate, and comfortable—sometimes mentioning it as one of the first things they noticed. Some also tie cleanliness to how much easier it felt to settle in during rehab or long-term stays. However, there are recurring negative mentions too, including complaints about being dirty or having pests, and reports of unclean items or floors during visits.

common 15 reviews mention this

Activities and amenities keep busy

Residents mention frequent activities and on-site amenities.

Reviews commonly describe plenty happening on-site, including scheduled daily activities, fitness, and opportunities to socialize with other residents. Some families also mention support that helped during transition times and staying engaged over the long term. The review picture is strongest for lifestyle and community options, with a few concerns raised when specific rehab programs or units felt underpopulated or lacked engagement.

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Nearby hospitals and shopping

The location is convenient for getting out.

A couple of reviews highlight that the community is close to stores and transportation, which matters for residents who don’t drive. Nearby options in the listing’s area include hospitals and transit, which aligns with reviewers mentioning easy access to essentials.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 72 resident community capacity 72 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Philadelphia International (18 miles away) Philadelphia International (18 miles away)
  • Trenton-Mercer County (20 miles away) Trenton-Mercer County (20 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Renal Renal
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Abington Hospital, Widener Building (0.8 miles)
  • Abington Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles)
  • Holy Redeemer Hospital (1.7 miles)
  • Fox Chase Cancer Center (2.9 miles)
  • Albert Einstein Employee Health Center (5.1 miles)
  • Chestnut Hill Emergency Room (5.6 miles)
  • Aria Health (6.4 miles)

Transportation

  • SEPTA Jenkintown-Wyncote Station (1.6 miles)
  • Stenton Station (4.8 miles)
  • Septa Warminster Train Stn (6.1 miles)
  • Septa Wayne Junction Station (6.4 miles)
  • Ambler Station (6.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Backyard Beans Coffee (6.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.5 miles)
  • Pilgrim Roasters (8.1 miles)
  • The Landing Kitchen (8.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (8.6 miles)

Parks

  • Champion Park Playground (3.1 miles)
  • Homested Park (5.9 miles)
  • Womrath Park (7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (3.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (4 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (5.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (5.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (5.9 miles)
  • Brick & Barrel (6.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
  • Url Pharma (3.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)

Physicians

  • AMS Cardiology (4 miles)
  • Hatboro Medical Associates (5.2 miles)
  • Simms Hank Md Albert Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia (5.2 miles)
  • Frankford Avenue Health Center (6.7 miles)
  • Stoltz and Hahn Family Practice (6.9 miles)
  • Mid Atlantic Retina (8.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Warrington Crossing Screenx, 4Dx, Imax & RPX (7.6 miles)
  • AMC Plymouth Meeting Mall 12 (8.7 miles)
  • AMC Neshaminy 24 (8.7 miles)
  • AMC 309 Cinema 9 (9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Neshaminy Warwick Presbyterian Church (8.7 miles)

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