Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills
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.
Community insights.
About this community
Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills is legally operated by Bh Glen Mills Management Pa LLC.
Inspection History
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.
Waivers
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This Facility
PA Average
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Inspection Scorecard
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.
• Total citations (98% above)
• Citations per inspection (64% above)
• Inspections with citations (63% above)
• Inspection citation rate (30% above)
• Total complaints (25% above)
• Complaints per year (25% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 125 | 63 | This facility has 98% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (125 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 98% worse Rank #420 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 420th out of 478 homes we track in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
| 8.3 | 5.05 | This facility has 64% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (8.3 vs. PA avg 5.05).↑ 64% worse Rank #408 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 408th out of 478 homes we track in Pennsylvania for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 15 | 11 | This facility has had 36% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (15 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 36% more |
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Inspections with citations
| 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
| 87% | 67% | This facility has 20 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (87% vs. PA avg 67%).↑ 20% worse Rank #423 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 423rd out of 478 homes we track in Pennsylvania for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 25% worse Rank #344 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 344th out of 478 homes we track in Pennsylvania for complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Complaints per year
| 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 |
What does this home offer?
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
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills
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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.
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Info below is compiled from the PA Depts. of Human Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total daily staff count from Pennsylvania inspection/licensing data (headcount snapshot), when reported.
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The total number of staff employed per resident. A number greater than or = to 1 is a positive care signal.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills | AL IL MC | Glen Mills | 120
Facility
120
PA AVG
94
Rank
#126 / 552 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
PA AVG
47
Rank
#456 / 657 | Bh Glen Mills Management Pa LLC | 15 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#344 / 478 | 87%
Facility
87%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#423 / 478 | 125
Facility
125
PA AVG
63
Rank
#420 / 478 | 8.3
Facility
8.3
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#408 / 478 | For-Profit | 127
Facility
127
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#38 / 357 | 1.98 |
53.3%
Facility
53.3%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#401 / 494 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Sunrise of Granite Run | AL MC PC RC | Media | 115
Facility
115
PA AVG
94
Rank
#151 / 552 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
PA AVG
47
Rank
#366 / 657 | Szr Granite Run Al Opco LLC | 15 | 9
Facility
9
PA AVG
4
Rank
#449 / 478 | 67%
Facility
67%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#214 / 478 | 82
Facility
82
PA AVG
63
Rank
#382 / 478 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#341 / 478 | For-Profit | 151
Facility
151
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#16 / 357 | 1.72 |
76.5%
Facility
76.5%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#196 / 494 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Sunrise of Westtown | AL HOS MC | West Chester (Yearsleys Hill) | 110
Facility
110
PA AVG
94
Rank
#164 / 552 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
PA AVG
47
Rank
#500 / 657 | Al One Pa Investments Opco LLC | 18 | 8
Facility
8
PA AVG
4
Rank
#430 / 478 | 83%
Facility
83%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#385 / 478 | 74
Facility
74
PA AVG
63
Rank
#361 / 478 | 4.1
Facility
4.1
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#250 / 478 | For-Profit | 116
Facility
116
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#53 / 357 | 1.59 |
66.4%
Facility
66.4%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#295 / 494 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| The Residence at Chadds Ford | AL IL MC RC | Glen Mills | 108
Facility
108
PA AVG
94
Rank
#175 / 552 | No |
59
Facility
59
PA AVG
47
Rank
#216 / 657 | Lcb Chadds Ford LLC | 16 | 7
Facility
7
PA AVG
4
Rank
#403 / 478 | 81%
Facility
81%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#377 / 478 | 185
Facility
185
PA AVG
63
Rank
#446 / 478 | 11.6
Facility
11.6
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#447 / 478 | For-Profit | 101
Facility
101
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#95 / 357 | 1.42 |
65.7%
Facility
65.7%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#298 / 494 | Studio / Companion / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A |
| Maris Grove | AL IL MC NH | Glen Mills | 65
Facility
65
PA AVG
94
Rank
#377 / 552 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
PA AVG
47
Rank
#539 / 657 | Maris Grove Inc | 20 | 0
Facility
0
PA AVG
4
Rank
#1 / 478 | 90%
Facility
90%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#437 / 478 | 66
Facility
66
PA AVG
63
Rank
#347 / 478 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#197 / 478 | Non-Profit | 94
Facility
94
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#118 / 357 | 1.88 |
76.9%
Facility
76.9%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#191 / 494 | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Pennsylvania
Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills is located in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills
Who is the owner of Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills?
Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills is legally operated by Bh Glen Mills Management Pa LLC.
Is Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills in a walkable area?
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.
What is the license number of Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills?
According to PA state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills's license number is 146700.
When does Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills's license expire?
According to PA state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills's license expires on October 16, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills?
Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills's occupancy is 53%.
Does Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills on this page.
Are pets allowed at Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills?
Yes, Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills allows residents to bring their pets.
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