Merrill Gardens at West Chester

11/22/2025

Our residents had a wonderful time at the Kind Kids Teddy Bear PJ Party! 📚🧸 They loved reading stories to children, creating joyful moments for everyone.

11/21/2025

Calling all Merrill Gardens at West Chester residents! Have you heard of our Good Friends Make Great Neighbors program? It’s the ultimate win/win — you refer a friend who moves in and the two of the split $2,000! Call (484) 401-9800 today to learn more.

11/20/2025

Congratulations to Shirley Temple for winning our Pumpkin Painting Showdown! 🎃✨ Thanks to everyone who participated—your creativity truly made this event special.

11/18/2025

While flu season starts in the fall, it typically lasts until May! Staying healthy during this time requires a bit of extra care, especially for older adults. The good news is that senior living communities are well prepared. Read our new blog to learn more:

Stay healthy this flu season in senior living communities with flu shots, hygiene practices, nutritious foods, exercise, and timely medical care.

11/11/2025

Today we pause to honor and thank all who have served our country with courage and dedication. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. 💙

11/06/2025

Guest blogger, Eric Johnson, is back by popular demand! Eric is a long-time broadcaster who recently retired after more than three decades of storytelling at KOMO TV in Seattle. His mom was a Merrill resident for seven years, and Eric is sharing his personal perspective with us in a series of blog posts.

Check out his most recent post by clicking here:

Finding friendship and support in a retirement community, Eric Johnson shares his mother's journey at Merrill Gardens, highlighting the profound connections and courage found among its residents.

11/04/2025

Our Garden House residents and team members had a howling good time dressing up as Dalmatians for Halloween! 🐾🎃 It was a fun-filled day celebrating community spirit and spooky season.

11/04/2025

Residents toasted to the fall season at our Annual Fall Fest! 🎃🍎 We enjoyed fresh donuts, apple cider, delicious pies, fall-scented sachets, and more.

11/03/2025

Our residents showcased their creativity with pumpkin painting during our Pumpkin Painting Showdown! 🎃✨ Community members are voting for their favorites, and the winner will be announced soon.

11/01/2025

The holiday season can be a joyful time of connection, but it can also bring loneliness—especially for older adults. With nearly one-third of people over 50 feeling isolated during the holidays, fostering strong social connections is essential for well-being, independence, and overall quality of life.

Check out this infographic for good tips on how you can help loved ones and yourself to avoid isolation during the holiday season: https://bit.ly/4nhYUOp

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Merrill Gardens at West Chester! 🎃👻 We are wishing you a safe and spooky day filled with treats, tricks and smiles. 🕸️🧡

10/30/2025

Our residents showed team spirit by crafting pom poms to cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles! 🦅🏈