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.
About this community
Occupancy
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
vs. PA Avg-
0vs 0.9 avg↓ 100% fewer than PA avg
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.
Since 2021 vs. Pennsylvania state average• Total citations (98% above)
• Citations per inspection (46% above)
• Inspections with citations (63% above)
• Inspection citation rate (19% 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 in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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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 #409 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 409th out of 478 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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% | 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 #430 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 430th out of 478 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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 #343 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 343rd out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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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 |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The August 7, 2025 follow-up inspection found the facility fully implemented corrections for fire safety, food protection, record confidentiality, and support plan revisions.
- The February 25, 2025 renewal inspection cited 20 deficiencies including medication errors, incomplete staff training, and unsafe resident care practices.
- Multiple inspections from 2021 to 2024 repeatedly found unsigned resident contracts, insufficient staffing hours, medication administration errors, and incomplete cognitive screenings for dementia unit admissions.
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
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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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Compare Assisted Living around Glen Mills
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.
| Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills | AL IL MC | Glen Mills | 120
Facility
120
PA AVG
94
Rank
#126 / 553 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
PA AVG
46
Rank
#456 / 667 | Bh Glen Mills Management Pa LLC | 71
Facility
71
PA AVG
83
Rank
#372 / 460 | 15 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#343 / 478 | 86.7%
Facility
86.7%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#430 / 478 | 125
Facility
125
PA AVG
63
Rank
#420 / 478 | 8.3
Facility
8.3
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#409 / 478 | Profit | 127
Facility
127
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#38 / 356 | 1.98 | 53.3% | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Sunrise of Granite Run | AL MC PC RC | Media | 115
Facility
115
PA AVG
94
Rank
#151 / 553 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
PA AVG
46
Rank
#366 / 667 | Szr Granite Run Al Opco LLC | 72
Facility
72
PA AVG
83
Rank
#362 / 460 | 15 | 9
Facility
9
PA AVG
4
Rank
#444 / 478 | 66.7%
Facility
66.7%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#222 / 478 | 82
Facility
82
PA AVG
63
Rank
#382 / 478 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#345 / 478 | Profit | 151
Facility
151
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#16 / 356 | 1.72 | 76.5% | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Sunrise of Westtown | AL HOS MC | West Chester (Yearsleys Hill) | 110
Facility
110
PA AVG
94
Rank
#164 / 553 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
PA AVG
46
Rank
#500 / 667 | Al One Pa Investments Opco LLC | 66
Facility
66
PA AVG
83
Rank
#410 / 460 | 18 | 8
Facility
8
PA AVG
4
Rank
#426 / 478 | 83.3%
Facility
83.3%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#392 / 478 | 74
Facility
74
PA AVG
63
Rank
#362 / 478 | 4.1
Facility
4.1
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#256 / 478 | Profit | 116
Facility
116
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#53 / 356 | 1.59 | 66.4% | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| The Residence at Chadds Ford | AL IL MC RC | Glen Mills | 108
Facility
108
PA AVG
94
Rank
#175 / 553 | No |
59
Facility
59
PA AVG
46
Rank
#216 / 667 | Lcb Chadds Ford LLC | 67
Facility
67
PA AVG
83
Rank
#400 / 460 | 16 | 7
Facility
7
PA AVG
4
Rank
#401 / 478 | 81.3%
Facility
81.3%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#385 / 478 | 185
Facility
185
PA AVG
63
Rank
#446 / 478 | 11.6
Facility
11.6
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#447 / 478 | Profit | 101
Facility
101
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#95 / 356 | 1.42 | 65.7% | Studio / Companion / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A |
| Maris Grove | AL IL MC NH | Glen Mills | 65
Facility
65
PA AVG
94
Rank
#377 / 553 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
PA AVG
46
Rank
#539 / 667 | Maris Grove Inc | 77
Facility
77
PA AVG
83
Rank
#315 / 460 | 20 | 0
Facility
0
PA AVG
4
Rank
#1 / 478 | 90%
Facility
90%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#444 / 478 | 66
Facility
66
PA AVG
63
Rank
#349 / 478 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#205 / 478 | Non-Profit | 94
Facility
94
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#118 / 356 | 1.88 | 76.9% | - | - |
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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