Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Philadelphia, PA

Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Philadelphia, PA

Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle

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.

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Types of Care at Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care
Bed community size
153-bed community Rank #49 / 555Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 555 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 9 / 100 Rank #603 / 668Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 603rd out of 668 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Pennsylvania SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
56%
Rank #395 / 511Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 395th out of 511 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 511. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
86 / 153
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
StatusLicensed
IssuanceFebruary 8, 2026
ExpirationFebruary 8, 2027
CountyDelaware
License LevelFULL
License Number145820

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Profit StatusProfit

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's
41 units
Total beds
153 units

State Inspection Report (PA)

June 3, 2025
116 Total Daily Staff
87 Waking Staff
0 Resident Support Staff
86 Residents Served
4 Current Residents

Secured Dementia Care Unit (PA)

Garden HousernHospicernCurrent
41 Capacity
23 Residents Served

Resident Conditions (PA)

Age 60+ 86 (100%)
Mobility Need 30 (35%)
Physical Disability 1 (1%)

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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 2020 · 6 years of data 63 citations 1 complaint 11 inspections 1 waiver
Inspection Score Info 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.

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 2020 vs. Pennsylvania state average
Overall vs. PA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 At Avg Metrics at Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (at PA avg)
• Citations per year (at PA avg)
• Citations per inspection (at PA avg)
• Total inspections (at PA avg)
• Inspections with citations (at PA avg)
• Inspection citation rate (at PA avg)
2 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total complaints (75% below)
• Complaints per year (71% below)
Latest Inspection June 3, 2025 Follow Up

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. 6363 This facility has total citations in line with the Pennsylvania average (63 vs. PA avg 63).— At avg
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2020. 10.510.5 This facility has citations per year in line with the Pennsylvania average (10.5 vs. PA avg 10.5).— At avg
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 5.75.7 This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Pennsylvania average (5.7 vs. PA avg 5.7).— At avg

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1111 This facility has total inspections in line with the Pennsylvania average (11 vs. PA avg 11).— At avg
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 88 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Pennsylvania average (8 vs. PA avg 8).— At avg
Inspection citation rate Info 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 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. 14 This facility has 75% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 75% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2020. 0.20.7 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 Info 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.

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

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 0.3 miles from city center Info 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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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle is located in Glen Riddle, Pennsylvania.
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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).
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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle

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?

The legal owner and operator of Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle is 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%.

How many beds does Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle have?

Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle has 153 beds.

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