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Discover an inviting senior living community at Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle in Glen Riddle, PA. The community offers independent living, personal care and memory care amidst 11.5 acres of the serene countryside. Residents can choose from 116 studio apartments with convenient access to a wealth of amenities and main services. With cooking, cleaning, and maintenance handled, residents have plenty of time to enjoy everything that the community has to offer.
Residents can maintain their independence while receiving just the right amount of care with personal care services, including assistance with bathing, medication, grooming, errands, and more. The community also offers a variety of wellness programs, stimulating activities and creative on-site physical and occupational therapy services to keep residents engaged and active. Amenities include lovely dining areas, well-stocked library, beauty salon, and beautiful walking paths and outdoor sitting areas for relaxation.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle is legally operated by Mg Media Subtenant 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. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical Pennsylvania score; higher is better.
Above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences.
Pennsylvania assisted living residences benchmark: C+ 77/100
Inspection score: 80 out of 100. Letter grade B-. Above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences.
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
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 63 | 63 | This facility has total citations in line with the Pennsylvania average (63 vs. PA avg 63).— At avg |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2020.
| 10.5 | 10.5 | This facility has citations per year in line with the Pennsylvania average (10.5 vs. PA avg 10.5).— At avg |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 5.7 | 5.7 | This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Pennsylvania average (5.7 vs. PA avg 5.7).— At avg |
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.
| 11 | 11 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Pennsylvania average (11 vs. PA avg 11).— At avg |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 8 | 8 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Pennsylvania average (8 vs. PA avg 8).— At avg |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 73% | 73% | This facility has inspection citation rate in line with the Pennsylvania average (73 vs. PA avg 73).— At avg |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2020.
| 0.2 | 0.7 | This facility has 71% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.2 vs. PA avg 0.7).↓ 71% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on June 3, 2025, identified two deficiencies related to incomplete handrails on an exterior ramp and missing inspection stickers on several fire extinguishers, both of which were corrected promptly. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies involving medication management, sanitary conditions, staff training, and safety issues, with plans of correction accepted and implemented each time. Prior reports included issues such as incomplete medical evaluations, improper food storage, and failure to provide positive interventions for resident behaviors. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, except for one substantiated incident involving resident abuse and incomplete discharge notice in April 2022. The facility has demonstrated a trend of addressing identified deficiencies through accepted plans of correction and follow-up inspections.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 284 / 321 / 371 / 384 sq. ft
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
0.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Glen Riddle's city center to Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 8.83 miles to nearest hospital (Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital)
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Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle is located in Glen Riddle, 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.
| Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle |
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 Riddle (263) | 153 | Yes | 9 | Mg Media Subtenant LLC | 11 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#111 / 481 | 72.7%
Facility
72.7%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#301 / 481 | 63
Facility
63
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#344 / 481 | 5.7
Facility
5.7
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#358 / 481 | Profit | 116
Facility
116
PA AVG
76.7
Rank
#53 / 361 | 1.35 |
56.2%
Facility
56.2%
PA AVG
67.8%
Rank
#377 / 495 | Suite | - |
| The 501 |
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. | Ambler (Willowmere) | 118 | Yes | 37 | Sblp Upper Dublin Opco LLC | 5 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#187 / 481 | 80%
Facility
80%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#366 / 481 | 27
Facility
27
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#173 / 481 | 5.4
Facility
5.4
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#339 / 481 | Profit | 129
Facility
129
PA AVG
76.7
Rank
#37 / 361 | 1.40 |
78.0%
Facility
78.0%
PA AVG
67.8%
Rank
#162 / 495 | 1 bed / 2 bed | - |
| Sunrise of Haverford |
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. | Haverford | 98 | Yes | 82 | Szr Haverford Al Opco LLC | 13 | 8
Facility
8
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#429 / 481 | 61.5%
Facility
61.5%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#184 / 481 | 61
Facility
61
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#333 / 481 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#296 / 481 | Profit | 84
Facility
84
PA AVG
76.7
Rank
#136 / 361 | 1.75 |
49.0%
Facility
49.0%
PA AVG
67.8%
Rank
#421 / 495 | Suite | A+ |
| Brightview Devon |
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. | Wayne | 95 | No | 74 | Bh Brightview Devon Opco, LLC | 13 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#187 / 481 | 76.9%
Facility
76.9%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#339 / 481 | 71
Facility
71
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#361 / 481 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#346 / 481 | Profit | 137
Facility
137
PA AVG
76.7
Rank
#27 / 361 | 1.88 |
73.7%
Facility
73.7%
PA AVG
67.8%
Rank
#209 / 495 | Suite | - |
| Allegria at the Oaks |
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. | Bensalem | 95 | Yes | 46 | Bensalem Pch LLC | 13 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#347 / 481 | 69.2%
Facility
69.2%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#269 / 481 | 134
Facility
134
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#429 / 481 | 10.3
Facility
10.3
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#439 / 481 | Profit | 117
Facility
117
PA AVG
76.7
Rank
#52 / 361 | 1.77 |
69.5%
Facility
69.5%
PA AVG
67.8%
Rank
#260 / 495 | 2 bed | - |
Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle is in the 263 neighborhood of Glen Riddle.
The legal owner and operator of Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle is Mg Media Subtenant Llc.
Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle has a walk score of 9. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to PA state health department records, Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle's license number is 145820.
According to PA state health department records, Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle's license expires on February 8, 2027.
Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle's occupancy is 56%.
Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle has 153 beds.
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