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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.
The residences are designed for comfort with stylish finishes and thoughtful features.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills is legally operated by Bh Glen Mills Management Pa 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.
Below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences.
Pennsylvania assisted living residences benchmark: C+ 77/100
Inspection score: 63 out of 100. Letter grade D. Below 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 125 | 63 | This facility has 98% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (125 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 98% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 25 | 12.6 | This facility has 98% more citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (25 vs. PA avg 12.6).↑ 98% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average 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 |
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.
| 15 | 11 | This facility has 36% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (15 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 36% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 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
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 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 |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 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 |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on August 7, 2025, found deficiencies related to posting resident emergency contact information, staff fire safety orientation timing, uncovered trash and water storage, and incomplete support plan revisions. Earlier inspections also identified issues with medication administration, staff training, contract signatures, sanitation, and documentation, with recurring themes around medication management, staff qualifications and training, and resident support plan accuracy. Complaint investigations did not result in substantiated findings in recent years, and enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. Plans of correction were consistently submitted and accepted, with follow-up inspections verifying implementation of required changes. While deficiencies have persisted over time, the facility has demonstrated ongoing efforts to address them, though some similar issues have recurred in successive inspections.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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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
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.
— 8.25 miles to nearest hospital (Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital)
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Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills is located in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania.
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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
| Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills |
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 Mills | 120 | Yes | 31 | Bh Glen Mills Management Pa LLC | 15 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#347 / 481 | 86.7%
Facility
86.7%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#432 / 481 | 125
Facility
125
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#422 / 481 | 8.3
Facility
8.3
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#411 / 481 | Profit | 127
Facility
127
PA AVG
76.7
Rank
#38 / 361 | 1.98 |
53.3%
Facility
53.3%
PA AVG
67.8%
Rank
#395 / 495 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Sunrise of Granite Run |
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. | Media | 115 | Yes | 42 | Szr Granite Run Al Opco LLC | 15 | 9
Facility
9
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#447 / 481 | 66.7%
Facility
66.7%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#222 / 481 | 82
Facility
82
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#384 / 481 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#346 / 481 | Profit | 151
Facility
151
PA AVG
76.7
Rank
#16 / 361 | 1.72 |
76.5%
Facility
76.5%
PA AVG
67.8%
Rank
#179 / 495 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Sunrise of Westtown |
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. | West Chester (Yearsleys Hill) | 110 | Yes | 25 | Al One Pa Investments Opco LLC | 18 | 8
Facility
8
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#429 / 481 | 83.3%
Facility
83.3%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#394 / 481 | 74
Facility
74
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#364 / 481 | 4.1
Facility
4.1
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#258 / 481 | Profit | 116
Facility
116
PA AVG
76.7
Rank
#53 / 361 | 1.59 |
66.4%
Facility
66.4%
PA AVG
67.8%
Rank
#284 / 495 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Sunrise of Newtown Square |
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. | Newtown Square | 104 | Yes | 14 | Welltower Opco Group LLC | 8 | 3
Facility
3
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#246 / 481 | 87.5%
Facility
87.5%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#437 / 481 | 48
Facility
48
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#288 / 481 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#369 / 481 | Profit | - | - |
63.5%
Facility
63.5%
PA AVG
67.8%
Rank
#305 / 495 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Glen Mills Senior Living |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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. | Glen Mills | 100 | No | 28 | Snh Penn Tenant LLC | 18 | 7
Facility
7
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#404 / 481 | 83.3%
Facility
83.3%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#394 / 481 | 167
Facility
167
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#443 / 481 | 9.3
Facility
9.3
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#427 / 481 | Profit | 67
Facility
67
PA AVG
76.7
Rank
#192 / 361 | 1.37 |
49.0%
Facility
49.0%
PA AVG
67.8%
Rank
#421 / 495 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills is in the Glen Mills neighborhood of Glen Mills.
The legal owner and operator of Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills is Bh Glen Mills Management Pa Llc.
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.
According to PA state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills's license number is 146700.
According to PA state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills's license expires on October 16, 2026.
Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills's occupancy is 53%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills on this page.
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