Merrill Gardens At West Chester
1201 Ward Avenue, West Chester, PA 19380
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Listing facts
- Address
- 1201 Ward Avenue, West Chester, PA 19380
- County
- Chester County
- Licensed capacity
- 94 residents · #6 of 9 in West Chester
- DHS classification
- Personal Care Homes
- PA DHS license #
- 149120 · Personal care home (Chapter 2600)
- Memory care
- Secure dementia care unit · 23 licensed beds · More PA memory care
- Phone
- (484) 401-9800
About Merrill Gardens At West Chester
Merrill Gardens At West Chester is an mid-sized PA DHS-licensed personal care home at 1201 Ward Avenue in West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380, licensed for up to 94 residents (Chester County). This listing comes from the statewide licensed personal care home dataset — it is a personal care home (PCH), not a skilled nursing facility.
PA DHS classifies this listing as Personal Care Homes. In Pennsylvania that license is issued under Chapter 2600 (personal care homes). Confirm the current license, inspection report, and which services this specific home offers with the administrator — we do not invent a care-level menu for Merrill Gardens At West Chester.
PA DHS lists Merrill Gardens At West Chester with a secure dementia care unit licensed for 23 residents — a locked memory-care area for people living with dementia. Ask how residents are assessed for the unit and whether there is a waitlist.
Among 9 licensed personal care homes in West Chester on PA Care Finder, Merrill Gardens At West Chester ranks #6 by licensed capacity among 9 homes. Above it by capacity: Barclay Friends.
Merrill Gardens At West Chester sits in Chester County: Chester County covers West Chester, Exton, Malvern, and the western Main Line.
Families considering Merrill Gardens At West Chester can call (484) 401-9800 to ask about current availability, pricing, accepted payment methods, and to schedule an in-person tour.
Comparing options? Browse licensed personal care homes in West Chester on PA Care Finder, or request a free shortlist of 3–5 homes near West Chester that are currently accepting residents.
Verify licensing & inspections
This listing is sourced from PA DHS personal care home license data. Before admission, ask the administrator for the most recent inspection report and any open citations — then compare answers on your tour.
PA DHS license #149120 · View DHS inspection summary ↗
Location
Open in Google Maps →West Chester · Chester County directory
Merrill Gardens At West Chester is one of 9 licensed personal care homes listed in West Chester. Browse homes in West Chester → · All of Chester County · How to choose a home
Paying for care near Chester County
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Chester County — each home sets its own price. Statewide, CareScout's 2025 survey puts Pennsylvania assisted living / personal care at a median $6,480/month, versus $11,954 for a semi-private nursing-home room. Families comparing options around Chester County can estimate how long private-pay savings last in the free PA nursing-home calculator, or review Oct 2026 Medicaid income and resource limits in the Medicaid planner.
Statewide figures as of Oct 2026. Not a quote for any home on this page.
Other personal care homes in West Chester
- The Hickman400 N Walnut Street · 125 residents
- Wellington Court At Hershey'S Mill1361 East Boot Road · 114 residents
- Sunrise Of Westtown1045 Wilmington Pike · 110 residents
- Arbor Terrace Willistown1713 West Chester Pike · 104 residents
- Barclay Friends700 North Franklin Street · 103 residents
- Bellingham At West Chester1615 East Boot Road · 80 residents
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- Is Merrill Gardens At West Chester licensed by the state of Pennsylvania?
- Yes. Merrill Gardens At West Chester appears in the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services licensed personal care home dataset used by PA Care Finder. It is listed as a personal care home, not a nursing home. Ask the administrator for the current license and latest inspection report before admission.
- How many residents can Merrill Gardens At West Chester accommodate?
- Merrill Gardens At West Chester is licensed for up to 94 residents — ranking #6 by capacity among 9 licensed homes in West Chester. Licensed capacity is not the same as open beds — contact the facility to ask about availability.
- What care level is Merrill Gardens At West Chester licensed for?
- The PA DHS dataset classifies Merrill Gardens At West Chester as Personal Care Homes. That is a personal care (Chapter 2600) license, not skilled nursing. DHS also lists a secure dementia care unit (memory care) licensed for 23 residents. We do not list nursing services — confirm what this home can support before you sign.
- How many personal care homes are in West Chester, PA?
- PA Care Finder lists 9 DHS-licensed personal care homes in West Chester. Open the West Chester directory to compare capacity and phone numbers, or request a free shortlist of homes accepting residents.
- How do I schedule a tour of Merrill Gardens At West Chester?
- Call Merrill Gardens At West Chester directly at (484) 401-9800 to schedule a visit. Tour at least two other licensed homes and bring a written checklist (staffing, rates, discharge policy, recent inspections).
- How much does Merrill Gardens At West Chester cost per month?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published monthly rate for Merrill Gardens At West Chester. Statewide personal care / assisted living medians are a planning benchmark only. Contact Merrill Gardens At West Chester at (484) 401-9800 for current rates and accepted payment methods.
- What should I ask when touring Merrill Gardens At West Chester?
- Ask about staff-to-resident ratios (day, evening, overnight), base monthly rate vs care-level fees, discharge policy if care needs increase, recent DHS inspection findings, and visitation rules. Bring a written checklist and tour at least two other homes before deciding.
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