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Premier Long-Term Care Serving Philadelphia, Abington, & Nearby Suburbs

Premier Long-Term Care Serving Philadelphia, Abington, & Nearby Suburbs

Tucked into a quiet residential neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia along the border of Abington Township, The Lafayette holds a 5-Star Medicare rating and has earned national recognition as a Best Nursing Home from both U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek. 

Nestled alongside the natural beauty of Pennypack Park, The Lafayette offers residents a calming, attractive setting where every day brings something meaningful—engaging activities, serene indoor and outdoor spaces for connection and rest, and a faith-centered community rooted in Catholic tradition that warmly welcomes people of all faiths. Here, exceptional care and a vibrant lifestyle come together to help residents and their families feel truly at home.

What Distinguishes Long-Term Care at The Lafayette

Our Approach to Individualized Long-Term Care

Our professional caregiving team gets to know each new resident personally, creating an individualized care plan designed to help them settle in comfortably and confidently. From the very first day, we focus on making everyone feel welcome, safe, and truly at home.

The well-being of our long-term care residents is guided by a dedicated team of medical professionals that gets to know each new resident personally, creating an individualized care plan designed to help them settle in comfortably and confidently. Residents receive attentive, coordinated care from an on-site medical director, physicians, and nurse practitioners.

This close-knit team works together to monitor each resident's health, respond quickly to changing needs, and give families the peace of mind they deserve.

On-Site Rehabilitation Services

When residents need extra support to regain strength or independence, our on-site rehabilitation services include:

  • Physical therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Occupational therapy

Specialist Care at the Bedside

Residents at The Lafayette also have access to a wide range of trusted specialists. These experts are available for consultation and can visit residents right at their bedside whenever the need arises, including care in:

  • Psychology
  • Psychiatry
  • Dermatology
  • Dentistry
  • Endocrinology
  • Podiatry
  • Ophthalmology
  • Cardiology

At The Lafayette, we believe that comfort and quality of life go hand in hand. Our long-term care residents enjoy thoughtfully designed spaces, attentive services, and a full range of amenities—all created to support daily well-being and a fulfilling routine.

Services and Amenities

  • Chef-prepared meals served fresh and made with care
  • Housekeeping services that keep living spaces tidy and comfortable
  • In-room phone and television for staying connected and entertained
  • Complimentary wireless internet throughout the community
  • Cultural and social events, recreational activities, and interest clubs to keep every day engaging
  • On-site chapel offering Mass Sunday through Thursday and Shabbat services every Friday, so faith and reflection are always close at hand
  • Pastoral care services that offer spiritual comfort and companionship
  • Beautiful outdoor patios perfect for quiet moments in nature
  • Covered balconies and porches where residents can enjoy fresh air in any season
  • Spacious common living areas that invite relaxation and easy conversation

Available Upon Request (additional fees apply)

  • Laundry service
  • On-site hairdresser and barber

Life at the Lafayette

Serene Spaces for Relaxation and Enjoyment
Serene indoor and outdoor spaces offer comfort, connection, and relaxation, with landscaped grounds, walking paths, covered balconies, and inviting common areas for quiet moments or socializing.
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The Lafayette offers daily opportunities for activity and connection, with bingo, gardening, gentle exercise, book club, sports events, and parties, balanced with time to rest.
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Rooted in Catholic tradition, The Lafayette welcomes all faiths with chapel access, Mass, prayer, and pastoral care in a respectful, inclusive community.