Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills is a senior living community located in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, offering a combination of independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The facility is designed to accommodate a range of resident needs, from those seeking an active, social environment to individuals requiring greater daily support. The community features restaurant-style dining, activity and wellness programs, and common spaces aimed at fostering engagement and comfort for residents. Merrill Gardens also provides amenities such as a barber and beauty salon, podiatry services, yoga and chair yoga sessions, as well as a calendar of social opportunities and clubs for residents.

Care services at Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills are built around individualized care plans tailored to accommodate residents’ needs. The facility offers ambulatory care, diabetes management, and specialized support for residents experiencing memory loss, including dedicated memory care programs and suites designed with enhanced safety and navigation in mind. Medication management is provided as part of resident care, and the staff is available to assist with incontinence care and a range of activities of daily living—such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting—for those who require full assistance. Support staff conduct routine wellness checks, and caregivers aim to provide consistent, attentive assistance to promote residents’ safety and wellbeing. The community language of communication is English.

Transportation services at Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills include both complimentary transport and transportation available at cost. These services are provided for medical appointments as well as non-medical purposes, such as shopping or attending community outings, to help residents maintain their independence and participate in off-site activities or planned excursions.

Feedback from residents and families generally highlights Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills as a modern, well-maintained facility with a vibrant atmosphere. Many appreciate the variety of amenities, the range of social and recreational activities, and the friendliness of the administrative and activities staff. Residents often report feeling safe and comfortable, and families value the efforts made by staff to facilitate smooth move-ins and open communication. However, recurring concerns have been reported about the reliability of hands-on care, particularly regarding delays and occasional errors in medication management, inconsistencies in personal care follow-through, and challenges with support for residents who have higher or more complex needs. These issues have sometimes been attributed to staffing levels, coordination among caregivers, and communication lapses within the care team. While the environment and staff friendliness receive regular praise, families seeking a setting for loved ones needing comprehensive or intensive care should carefully evaluate the facility’s ability to consistently manage and deliver these specific healthcare services.

Costs at this community start at $4,850 and range up to $5,700. The average price in the community is $5,275, which is less than the average price in the area of $6,334. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.