Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle sits on 11.5 acres in the countryside, surrounded by colorful trees and park-like grounds with walkways and sitting areas, giving it a peaceful, nostalgic feel. The facility offers independent living, personal care, assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, and nursing home services, so residents can move between care levels as their needs change. There's a variety of indoor spaces like the lobby, TV room, main dining room, private dining room, living room, comfortable lounge areas, and recreational spaces including a billiards room. Outdoor areas invite walks and visits with friends. The community provides meal services with restaurant-style and anytime dining, guest meals, a professional chef, and options for private dining.
Staff at Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle include nurses, licensed practical nurses, and a full-time activity director, along with visiting health professionals such as podiatrists, therapists, and registered nurses. Care services include help with bathing, dressing, managing medicines, and diabetic care including checking blood sugar and giving insulin shots, plus support for those with bowel or bladder incontinence. The memory care area, located in its own building with security features like bracelets with alarms, is designed to help residents who may wander or act out. The team is trained to assist with behavioral needs and can support residents who require one-person or two-person transfers.
Residents can take part in all kinds of activities, such as yoga, art classes, educational lectures, brain fitness, karaoke, Wii bowling, trivia, trips and outings, and Live Well programs. There's a beautician onsite, as well as hospice and respite care available. The property welcomes pets like dogs or cats, has devotional services, and staff are onsite and awake 24 hours a day. The staff is known for being caring and having long tenure, making the community feel friendly and close-knit. Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle also offers virtual tours and has different floor plans so families can find the right fit. Residents can enjoy outings to dining, shopping, and nearby scenic trails along Chester Creek. The community is a place that focuses on meeting individual needs with tailored service plans and makes efforts to adapt as residents' health and preferences change, creating a family-like environment with both classic design and thoughtful care.
