Last verified: October 2026 against the PA DHS Human Services Provider Directory.
Is Merrill Gardens at West Chester a licensed personal care home in West Chester?
Yes. Merrill Gardens at West Chester at 1201 Ward Avenue, West Chester, PA 19380 is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services as a Personal Care Home, license number 149120, for 94 residents, including a 23-bed Secure Dementia Care Unit for dementia care.
| State agency | Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) — 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 |
|---|---|
| License number | 149120 |
| License category | Personal Care Home |
| Status | Licensed · license type: Full |
| Licensed capacity (beds) | 94 |
| Secure Dementia Care Unit | 23 beds |
| Current certificate | November 14, 2026 to November 14, 2027 |
| Inspection summaries posted | 11 (latest July 28, 2026) |
| Enforcement / disciplinary record | None reported in the DHS directory (full license, no revocation or appeal) |
| Licensee | WEST CHESTER PA SENIOR PROPERTY LLC · For-profit |
| Address / phone | 1201 Ward Avenue, West Chester, PA 19380 · (484) 401-9800 |
| State record | Inspection history · Certificates |
What do DHS inspection records show for Merrill Gardens at West Chester?
DHS has posted 11 Licensing Inspection Summaries for Merrill Gardens at West Chester, the most recent dated July 28, 2026; 9 of them since January 2023, against a Chester County median of 8.
Each summary lists any violations and the plan of correction. Open the latest summary (PDF) or ask the home to show you the copy it must post on site.
How does Merrill Gardens at West Chester compare with other homes in Chester County?
Merrill Gardens at West Chester ranks number 22 by licensed capacity among the 50 DHS-licensed homes in Chester County, where the median home has 82.5 beds and 27 homes run a secured dementia unit.
Other licensed homes in West Chester: The Hickman, Wellington Court at Hershey's Mill, Sunrise of Westtown, Arbor Terrace Willistown, Barclay Friends, Bellingham at West Chester and more in the directory.
How much does Merrill Gardens at West Chester cost?
Pennsylvania does not publish prices for individual homes; typical Greater Philadelphia assisted living runs $4,800–$6,900/mo in 2026, so ask Merrill Gardens at West Chester for its written fee schedule and resident contract.
Before you tour, read our tour question checklist and ask the home for its latest posted inspection summary. Concerns go to the DHS complaint line, 1-877-401-8835.
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