Abington Township to Continue Public Hearing for Proposed Life Care Facility

The township will hold another public meeting on the planned nursing home development on April 14.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:03pm

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The Abington Township Board of Commissioners will resume a public hearing on Tuesday, April 14 regarding a proposed life care facility and nursing home at 1209 Rydal Road. The board will consider an application from Chaverim Realty Partners, LLC requesting Conditional Use approval to permit the development in the R-1 Low-Density Residential Zoning District.

Why it matters

This proposed senior living facility has been a topic of ongoing discussion and public hearings in Abington Township over the past several years, as officials weigh the benefits and potential impacts of such a development in a residential area.

The details

Chaverim Realty Partners, LLC purchased the 7.79-acre, 5,000 square foot property in 2019 for $600,000. The township has held multiple public hearings on the proposal since 2023, and Tuesday's meeting is a continuation of the most recent public hearing held in March.

  • The public hearing will take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30pm.
  • Previous public hearings were held in June 2023, January 2024, and July 2025.

The players

Abington Township Board of Commissioners

The local governing body that will consider the Conditional Use application for the proposed life care facility and nursing home.

Chaverim Realty Partners, LLC

The real estate company that purchased the 7.79-acre property in 2019 and is seeking approval to develop a life care facility and nursing home on the site.

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What’s next

The Abington Township Board of Commissioners will decide whether to approve Chaverim Realty Partners' Conditional Use application for the proposed life care facility and nursing home development at the April 14 public hearing.

The takeaway

This long-running proposal for a senior living facility in a residential area of Abington Township has sparked ongoing public debate, with officials weighing the potential benefits and drawbacks for the local community.