Lafayette-Redeemer in Philadelphia, PA

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  • Interior

    A modern living room with a coffee table, TV, and stylish decor.

  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a bed, nightstands, and lamps.

  • Building

    An exterior view of a brick building with a circular driveway and landscaped greenery.

  • Lighting

    A cozy lobby interior with a stone fireplace and comfortable seating.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy balcony with comfortable seating and a floral arrangement overlooks a sunny view.

  • Conference Room

    A conference room with chairs arranged in rows facing a stage and a large projector screen.

Lafayette-Redeemer in Philadelphia, PA

Lafayette-Redeemer is an independent living community in Philadelphia, PA.

Information last verified:

8580 Verree Road, Philadelphia, PA 19111

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

3.6 from 66 reviews
5 stars
31
4 stars
13
3 stars
4
2 stars
1
1 stars
17

Overall Review of Lafayette-Redeemer

common 24 reviews mention this

Staff communication and care stand out

Residents and families frequently describe the staff as caring and responsive.

Across many reviews, residents and families highlight staff members who feel professional, friendly, and attentive to day-to-day needs. Several comments point to nursing staff and aides providing reassurance during rehab and longer-term stays, and others mention good communication when services are added or coordinated. A few reviews take the opposite view, describing issues with call buttons, acknowledgment, or follow-through, but even those reviews still focus on staffing and day-to-day care behavior.

differentiator 8 reviews mention this

Nursing support and safety systems

Residents describe frequent medical help and a safety-focused setup.

Some reviews mention nurses and care teams being available when help is needed, including during rehab and routine support. Others reference safety or emergency support features, like emergency pull options described by a reviewer, and they connect that setup with the ease of getting help. On the negative side, a couple of reviews raise concerns about staff response to call buttons and medication watching, which can make the experience feel inconsistent to certain families.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Dining quality is mixed overall

Dining gets mixed feedback, with some families very dissatisfied.

Dining appears in both very positive and very negative reviews. Several comments say the food is acceptable to decent, and one review praises soups and entrees plus a chef’s cooking variety during a rehab stay. At the same time, multiple reviews call out food problems such as being terrible, not edible, or serving cold or undercooked meals, and one review also suggests changes in dining leadership impacted results. Overall, the dining experience doesn’t land consistently for everyone.

common 10 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents busy, or struggle

Many reviews say the community offers regular activities and outings.

A strong number of reviews describe residents staying engaged through scheduled activities, entertainment, and group outings, including games and exercise classes. Some families also mention the community helping with transportation for shopping or doctor-related trips. Still, a few reviews express frustration about limited activity availability, including complaints about staffing for dining and activities or about activity levels changing over time, especially for independent living.

common 7 reviews mention this

Clean spaces and a home-like feel

Clean, well-kept spaces and a home-like atmosphere are frequently mentioned.

Reviews repeatedly mention cleanliness, fresh-feeling rooms, and a well-maintained facility. Some reviewers describe renovated apartment interiors and the layout of living spaces as comfortable, while others mention regular cleaning and housekeeping services. A few negative reviews focus on food or management concerns rather than cleanliness, so the strongest cleanliness feedback remains positive overall.

common 5 reviews mention this

Apartment size and renovations matter

Residents and families comment on apartment comfort and updates.

Several reviews describe independent living apartments as good-sized and comfortable, and some mention renovations such as updated kitchenette spaces. A reviewer also notes fully furnished options and the presence of in-apartment features like a refrigerator and microwave. While a few comments suggest some units can feel outdated, the more frequent experience is that the living spaces are pleasant and functional.

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • 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 (17 miles away) Philadelphia International (17 miles away)
  • Trenton-Mercer County (19 miles away) Trenton-Mercer County (19 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • 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
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

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Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Champion Park Playground (0.3 miles)
  • Womrath Park (5.4 miles)
  • Palmer Doggie Depot (8.3 miles)
  • Palmer Park Farmers Market (8.3 miles)
  • Homested Park (8.9 miles)
  • Piazza Dog Park (9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Url Pharma (1.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • ReAnimator Coffee (8.1 miles)
  • La Colombe Coffee Roasters (8.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.6 miles)
  • The Landing Kitchen (9.1 miles)
  • Pilgrim Roasters (9.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Fox Chase Cancer Center (1.6 miles)
  • Holy Redeemer Hospital (2 miles)
  • Abington Hospital, Widener Building (3.8 miles)
  • Abington Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles)
  • Jefferson Torresdale Hospital (4.5 miles)
  • Aria Health (4.5 miles)
  • Albert Einstein Employee Health Center (5.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (3.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (4.2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (4.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (5.2 miles)
  • Point After (5.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (5.3 miles)
  • Texas Chicken & Burgers (5.6 miles)

Transportation

  • SEPTA Jenkintown-Wyncote Station (3.8 miles)
  • Stenton Station (6.2 miles)
  • Septa Wayne Junction Station (6.5 miles)
  • Septa Warminster Train Stn (7.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Frankford Avenue Health Center (4.9 miles)
  • Simms Hank Md Albert Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia (5.3 miles)
  • Stoltz and Hahn Family Practice (5.7 miles)
  • AMS Cardiology (6.7 miles)
  • Hatboro Medical Associates (7.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Neshaminy 24 (7.1 miles)

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