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Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills is an assisted living facility in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, offering a memory care unit for residents with dementia and an independent living option. The community provides hospice services on-site for residents who need them. The costs at Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills start at $4,850 and range up to $5,700, with the average price being $5,275, which is less than the average price in the area. The community is pet-friendly, and while special diet meals are not always available, it can accommodate residents’ dietary requirements, including no or low-sodium meals.
Residents at Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills are required to have a scheduled, structured activity every day, and the community offers a variety of activities, including musical performances and social outings. The facility is located near 38 hospitals, with the two closest being Riddle Memorial Hospital and Crozer Chester Medical Center, and has above-average reviews for the area. Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills offers 173 apartments, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options, with services ranging from independent living to personal care and memory care. The community features a variety of amenities, including a library, game room, private dining room, full-service salon, fitness center, theater, and rooftop deck, allowing residents to choose how they want to spend their days.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills is legally operated by Bh Glen Mills Management Pa Llc.
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Pennsylvania state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
12 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #372 / 460 in Pennsylvania Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 372nd out of 460 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Pennsylvania average among 460 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 71 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 12 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)
A higher number of waivers may indicate the facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements. A lower number may suggest the facility meets staffing qualification standards without exemptions.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Pennsylvania state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 125 | 63 | This facility has 98% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (125 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 98% worse Rank #423 / 482 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 423rd out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 25 | 12.6 | This facility has 98% more citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (25 vs. PA avg 12.6).↑ 98% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 8.3 | 5.7 | This facility has 46% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (8.3 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 46% worse Rank #412 / 482 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 412th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 15 | 11 | This facility has 36% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (15 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 36% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 13 | 8 | This facility has 63% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (13 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 63% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 87% | 73% | This facility has 14 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (87% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 14% worse Rank #433 / 482 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 433rd out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 25% worse Rank #347 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 347th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 1 | 0.8 | This facility has 25% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 25% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 357 / 368 / 462 / 532 / 909 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
2.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Glen Mills's city center to Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 8.25 miles to nearest hospital (Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital)
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Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills is located in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Pennsylvania.
The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
| Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Glen Mills | 120
Facility
120
PA AVG
94
Rank
#127 / 555 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
PA AVG
46
Rank
#457 / 668 | Bh Glen Mills Management Pa LLC | 71
Facility
71
PA AVG
83
Rank
#372 / 460 | 15 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#347 / 482 | 86.7%
Facility
86.7%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#433 / 482 | 125
Facility
125
PA AVG
63
Rank
#423 / 482 | 8.3
Facility
8.3
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#412 / 482 | Profit | 127
Facility
127
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#38 / 361 | 1.98 |
53.3%
Facility
53.3%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#394 / 485 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Sunrise of Granite Run |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
PC Palliative Care
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Media | 115
Facility
115
PA AVG
94
Rank
#153 / 555 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
PA AVG
46
Rank
#367 / 668 | Szr Granite Run Al Opco LLC | 72
Facility
72
PA AVG
83
Rank
#362 / 460 | 15 | 9
Facility
9
PA AVG
4
Rank
#448 / 482 | 66.7%
Facility
66.7%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#223 / 482 | 82
Facility
82
PA AVG
63
Rank
#385 / 482 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#347 / 482 | Profit | 151
Facility
151
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#16 / 361 | 1.72 |
76.5%
Facility
76.5%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#178 / 485 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Sunrise of Westtown |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | West Chester (Yearsleys Hill) | 110
Facility
110
PA AVG
94
Rank
#166 / 555 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
PA AVG
46
Rank
#501 / 668 | Al One Pa Investments Opco LLC | 66
Facility
66
PA AVG
83
Rank
#410 / 460 | 18 | 8
Facility
8
PA AVG
4
Rank
#430 / 482 | 83.3%
Facility
83.3%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#395 / 482 | 74
Facility
74
PA AVG
63
Rank
#365 / 482 | 4.1
Facility
4.1
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#259 / 482 | Profit | 116
Facility
116
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#53 / 361 | 1.59 |
66.4%
Facility
66.4%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#283 / 485 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| The Residence at Chadds Ford |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Glen Mills | 108
Facility
108
PA AVG
94
Rank
#177 / 555 | No |
59
Facility
59
PA AVG
46
Rank
#217 / 668 | Lcb Chadds Ford LLC | 67
Facility
67
PA AVG
83
Rank
#400 / 460 | 16 | 7
Facility
7
PA AVG
4
Rank
#405 / 482 | 81.3%
Facility
81.3%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#388 / 482 | 185
Facility
185
PA AVG
63
Rank
#450 / 482 | 11.6
Facility
11.6
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#450 / 482 | Profit | 101
Facility
101
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#96 / 361 | 1.42 |
65.7%
Facility
65.7%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#287 / 485 | Studio / Companion / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A |
| Sunrise of Newtown Square |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Newtown Square | 104
Facility
104
PA AVG
94
Rank
#191 / 555 | Yes |
14
Facility
14
PA AVG
46
Rank
#578 / 668 | Welltower Opco Group LLC | 85
Facility
85
PA AVG
83
Rank
#206 / 460 | 8 | 3
Facility
3
PA AVG
4
Rank
#245 / 482 | 87.5%
Facility
87.5%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#438 / 482 | 48
Facility
48
PA AVG
63
Rank
#289 / 482 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#370 / 482 | Profit | - | - |
63.5%
Facility
63.5%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#304 / 485 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills is in the Glen Mills neighborhood of Glen Mills.
The legal owner and operator of Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills is Bh Glen Mills Management Pa Llc.
Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills has a walk score of 31. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to PA state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills's license number is 146700.
According to PA state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills's license expires on October 16, 2026.
Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills's occupancy is 53%.
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