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Merrill Gardens at West Chester
Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · West Chester, PA
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Merrill Gardens at West Chester

Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · West Chester, PA
1201 Ward Ave, West Chester, PA 19380 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Merrill Gardens at West Chester

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Merrill Gardens at West Chester is an exquisite and upscale residence nestled in the heart of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This remarkable community offers a range of exceptional services, including independent living, personal care, and memory care. Step into a world of elegance as you enter their beautifully appointed interiors, surrounded by galleries, renowned restaurants, and esteemed healthcare facilities.

The home offers specialized memory care services in their dedicated and private homes. These memory care private homes provide a safe and nurturing environment for residents with memory impairments, allowing them to receive personalized attention and support tailored to their specific needs. With their memory care private homes and glowing reviews, Merrill Gardens at West Chester is a beacon of hope and support for individuals and families navigating the challenges of memory loss.

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Bed community size
94-bed community Rank #244 / 552Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 244th out of 552 homes in Pennsylvania for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 14 / 100 Rank #577 / 657Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 577th out of 657 homes in Pennsylvania for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
79%
Rank #165 / 506Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 165th out of 506 homes in Pennsylvania for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 506. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
74 / 94
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Awards

Reputation 800 Award
Business Rate
Seniorly
Great Place to Work

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
IssuanceNovember 14, 2025
ExpirationNovember 14, 2026
CountyChester
License LevelFULL
License Number149120

Ownership & Operating Entity

Merrill Gardens at West Chester is legally operated by West Chester Pa Senior Property LLC.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's
23 units
Total beds
94 units

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features24-hour Staffing, Resident Call System

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

State Inspection Report (PA)

August 25, 2025
112 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9 Rank #67 / 357 Total Daily Staff — State benchmarked This home is ranked 67th out of 357 homes in Pennsylvania for total daily staff. Shows this facility's total daily staff compared to the Pennsylvania average among 357 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.
84 Waking Staff
0 Resident Support Staff
74 Residents Served
4 Current Residents

Secured Dementia Care Unit (PA)

Garden House
23 Capacity
17 Residents Served

Resident Conditions (PA)

Age 60+ 74 (100%)
Mobility Need 38 (51%)
Mental Illness 21 (28%)
Physical Disability 1 (1%)

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Library
Salon
Spa
Dining
Courtyard
Garden
Movie Theater
Transportation
Housekeeping
Activities
Wellness Program
Specific ProgramsPersonal Care
Operating HoursMonday 00:00-23:59; Tuesday 00:00-23:59; Wednesday 00:00-23:59; Thursday 00:00-23:59; Friday 00:00-23:59; Saturday 00:00-23:59; Sunday 00:00-23:59

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$3,350 per month

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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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 51 citations 2 complaints 10 inspections 2 waivers
Inspection Score Info 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

2 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #275 / 468 in Pennsylvania Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 275th out of 468 homes in Pennsylvania for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Pennsylvania average among 468 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 81 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 2 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Waivers Info 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 Facility PA Average vs. PA Avg
  • Waivers are Pennsylvania Department of Health exemptions that let a facility operate outside required staffing ratios or staff credential rules. A higher count can signal that the facility regularly relies on exceptions — for example, fewer nursing hours per resident or staff who don't fully meet qualification standards — which may affect day-to-day care.
    2
    vs 0.9 avg
    ↑ 122% higher than PA avg
Data reflects the most recent 4 years (since 2022).

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2022 vs. Pennsylvania state average
Overall vs. PA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Inspections with citations (13% above)
• Inspection citation rate (23% above) 4 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (19% below)
• Citations per inspection (11% below)
• Total complaints (50% below)
• Complaints per year (50% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 5163 This facility has 19% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (51 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 19% better Rank #292 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 292nd 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 5.15.7 This facility has 11% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5.1 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 11% better Rank #321 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 321st 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1011 This facility has had 9% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (10 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 9% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 98 This facility has 13% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (9 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 13% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 90%73% This facility has 17 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (90% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 17% worse Rank #437 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 437th 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 Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 24 This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 50% better Rank #184 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 184th 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.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2022. 0.51 This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.5 vs. PA avg 1).↓ 50% better
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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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PA Medicaid CHC

Age 65+ or disabled
General Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
PA

Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

Age 60+
General Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $8,000 individual
PA

Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Age 55+
General PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
PA

16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
PA

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
PA

High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Supplies (~$2,000/year) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
PA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Age 65+
General PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
PA

Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Benefits
Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

Age 60+
General PA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
PA

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Merrill Gardens at West Chester

What neighborhood is Merrill Gardens at West Chester in?

Merrill Gardens at West Chester is in the Ward Avenue neighborhood of West Chester.

Who is the owner of Merrill Gardens at West Chester?

Merrill Gardens at West Chester is legally operated by West Chester Pa Senior Property LLC.

Is Merrill Gardens at West Chester in a walkable area?

Merrill Gardens at West Chester has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Merrill Gardens at West Chester?

According to PA state health department records, Merrill Gardens at West Chester's license number is 149120.

When does Merrill Gardens at West Chester's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Merrill Gardens at West Chester's license expires on November 14, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Merrill Gardens at West Chester?

Merrill Gardens at West Chester's occupancy is 79%.

Are pets allowed at Merrill Gardens at West Chester?

Yes, Merrill Gardens at West Chester allows residents to bring their pets.

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