Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle

Q: What neighborhood is Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle in?

Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle is in the 263 neighborhood of Glen Riddle.

Q: Is Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle in a walkable area?

Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle has a walk score of 9. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Q: What is the license number of Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle?

According to PA state health department records, Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle's license number is 145820.

Q: When does Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle's license expires on February 8, 2027.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle?

Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle's occupancy is 56%.

Q: Are pets allowed at Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle?

Yes, Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle allows residents to bring their pets.

Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle

Set along Glen Riddle Road, Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle is a personal care home in Glen Riddle, Pennsylvania, that offers independent living, assisted living, and personal care. A secured memory care neighborhood known as Garden House is also offered, along with 153 beds in a variety of suites in a single-story setting. Its neighborhood is very car-dependent, although residents may benefit from its quieter environment.

Personalized assistance with bathing, grooming, medication management, and daily errands is provided, along with housekeeping, meal preparation, and maintenance. Meanwhile, Garden House offers a secure and familiar environment for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Additionally, wellness programs, recreational activities, and on-site physical and occupational therapy are offered. Shared amenities also include comfortable dining areas, a library, a beauty salon, walking paths, and outdoor seating areas for relaxation. Transportation services and a pet-friendly environment further support an enjoyable lifestyle and help residents stay connected with family and the surrounding community.

Recent state inspections have primarily evaluated documentation, medication management, sanitation, and maintenance practices. In response, corrective action plans have been submitted. Notably, the community has received fewer formal complaints than the state average, which indicates good communication with residents and their families.

Facility Direct Line (610) 312-2936

153-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

Walk Score: 9 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

56%

Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%

Occupied beds

86 / 153

Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes

IssuanceFebruary 8, 2026

ExpirationFebruary 8, 2027

CountyDelaware

License LevelFULL

License Number145820

Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle is legally operated by Mg Media Subtenant LLC.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Alzheimer's

41 units

Total beds

153 units

116 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9

87 Waking Staff

0 Resident Support Staff

86 Residents Served

4 Current Residents

41 Capacity

23 Residents Served

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 63 citations 1 complaint 11 inspections 1 waiver

Inspection Score

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

Waivers 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.
1
vs 0.9 avg
↑ 11% higher than PA avg

Data reflects the most recent 6 years (since 2020).

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 2020 vs. Pennsylvania state average

Overall vs. PA average

Latest Inspection June 3, 2025 Follow Up

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
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 Rank #342 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 342nd 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 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
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 Rank #356 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 356th 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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
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
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
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 Rank #299 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 299th 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 Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
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 Rank #107 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 107th 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 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

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The June 3, 2025 follow-up inspection found two deficiencies related to exterior handrails and fire extinguisher stickers, both corrected by August 5, 2025, with the plan of correction fully implemented.
The April 2, 2025 renewal inspection cited eight deficiencies involving medication management, medical evaluations, and sanitary conditions, indicating ongoing issues with resident care documentation and safety.
The facility showed improvement with no deficiencies found during the April 29, 2025 incident inspection, but prior renewal inspections revealed repeated sanitation and medication record problems.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Room Sizes: 284 / 321 / 371 / 384 sq. ft

Housing Options: Suite

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

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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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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

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).

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

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Benefits

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

What neighborhood is Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle in?

Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle is in the 263 neighborhood of Glen Riddle.

Who is the owner of Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle?

Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle is legally operated by Mg Media Subtenant LLC.

Is Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle in a walkable area?

Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle has a walk score of 9. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle?

According to PA state health department records, Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle's license number is 145820.

When does Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle's license expires on February 8, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle?

Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle's occupancy is 56%.

Are pets allowed at Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle?

Yes, Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle allows residents to bring their pets.

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