Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle.
Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle is Ranked in the top 35% of Pennsylvania memory care with 25 PA DHS citations on record; last inspected Jun 2025.




A large home, reviewed on public record.

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Compared to 150 Pennsylvania facilities with a similar number of beds.
ALF memory care · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better performance on inspection record. Source: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Long-Term Living.
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Rankings based on 36-month PA DHS inspection data. Severity and frequency: fewer citations = higher percentile. Repeat rate: lower repeat citation share = higher percentile.
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Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle has 25 citations on record. Know the moment anything changes.
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Citation history, plotted month by month.
25 deficiencies on record. Each bar is a month with a citation.
Finding distribution
25 total · 36 monthsScope × Severity (CMS A–L)
Every inspection visit, verbatim.
5 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.
2025-06-03Annual Compliance VisitCitation · 2 findings
“The pathway and ramp outside Fire Tower H has a handrail covering only a portion of the pathway and ramp. The pathway is elevated approximately one step above surrounding ground, and the handrail on the ramp covers only a portion of the ramp. The pathway and ramp need the railing to be extended from the door to the driveway.”
“Approximately five fire extinguishers (2 in the dining room, 1 each on the Memory Care patio, in the TV Room, and by Fire Tower F) that were replaced following an annual fire extinguisher inspection did not have an inspection sticker or current inspection date.”
2025-04-29Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
2025-04-02Annual Compliance VisitCitation · 7 findings
“Uncovered garbage cans full of garbage were found in an unlocked trash room on the first floor, creating an unsanitary condition.”
“The door to the attic in the stairwell next to the activities room was open with bags of insulation materials placed precariously near the opening, creating a hazard.”
“Resident #1's medical evaluation did not indicate the resident's ability to self-administer medications, missing a required component of the medical evaluation form.”
“Resident #1, who was self-administering medications, was unable to identify which pills were which or the purpose/diagnosis for each medication, indicating the resident was not capable to self-administer.”
“Resident #1's medication record did not include a current list of all medications; the record was missing current prescriptions for 50-mcg vitamin D capsules, 20-mg Furosemide tablets, 500-mg Acetaminophen, and a PRN prescription for MiraLAX.”
“Blood glucose readings for Resident #2 were not logged on the medication administration record in a timely manner; readings taken at specific times were documented hours later (e.g., reading at 7:11 am logged at 9:35 am, reading at 4:49 pm logged at 6:28 pm), and one reading of 559 at 7:20 pm on 4/1/2025 was not logged at all.”
“Medication administration records for Residents #2, #3, and #4 did not indicate the diagnoses or purposes for their prescribed medications, missing required documentation.”
2024-05-15Annual Compliance VisitCitation · 9 findings
“The ice cream freezer temperature was measured at 2 degrees Fahrenheit instead of the required below 0°F. Additionally, an opened jar of capers requiring refrigeration after opening was found stored in dry food storage instead of the refrigerator.”
“No signage was posted to indicate smoking was prohibited or designated to specific areas only, as required by the Clean Indoor Air Act regulations. The home allows smoking in designated areas but failed to post required notices.”
“Sanitary conditions were not maintained in the memory care kitchen refrigerator, which contained crumbs, spills, food particles, debris, and splashed food particles and liquids in the bins. Additionally, the gas grill in the main kitchen was covered with old food particles and excessive grime and buildup.”
“The bathroom sink in Resident 1's room was clogged and would not drain, indicating equipment that was not in good repair and free of hazards.”
“The first aid kit in the personal care nurse station did not include a breathing shield, which is a required component of a complete first aid kit.”
“Multiple 5-gallon emergency water bottles were stored on the floor in the shed located outside the building instead of on elevated storage. This was a repeat violation from a prior inspection date of 3/6/23.”
“A bag of toasted pearl couscous in the dry food storage area of the main kitchen was opened and unsealed, violating the requirement that food be stored in closed or sealed containers.”
“Two white laundry baskets full of clothes in the first-floor laundry room were not labeled with residents' names or room numbers, creating a risk that clothing could be lost or misplaced during laundering.”
“A cat present in a resident's room did not have a current certificate of rabies vaccination from a licensed veterinarian; the rabies certificate on file had expired on 5/8/24.”
2023-07-11Annual Compliance VisitCitation · 7 findings
“Staff persons A and B did not have a record of training that included the trainer, date, source, content, length of each course, and copies of any certificates received.”
“Direct care staff person A does not have at least 12 hours of annual training related to their job duties.”
“Direct care staff person A did not receive training in medication self-administration, instructions on meeting resident needs, care for residents with dementia and cognitive impairments, infection control and hygiene principles, prevention of immobility-related issues, and safe management techniques during the 2021-2022 training year.”
“Staff person A did not receive training in emergency preparedness procedures, recognition and response to crises and emergency situations, resident rights, the Older Adult Protective Services Act, falls prevention, or accident prevention during the 2021-2022 training year.”
“Ants were observed crawling on the sink and wall in resident 1's bedroom, indicating evidence of insect infestation in the home.”
“At 2:30 pm, there was a full, uncovered, unattended trash can in the kitchen, which failed to prevent the penetration of insects and rodents.”
“The dumpster station outside the building was open, failing to keep trash in covered receptacles that prevent the penetration of insects and rodents.”
7 older inspections from 2002 are not shown in the free view.
7 older inspections from 2002 are not shown in the free view.
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