Merrill Gardens at West Chester

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! 🦅🏈

10/28/2025

Our team had a blast celebrating 'In our Spooky Era' at the West Goshen Trunk or Treat! 🎃👻 A few team members dressed up as different Taylor Swift eras, spreading festive fun in the community.

10/24/2025

Merrill Gardens at West Chester is a comforting community with a guarantee to match! If you are not completely satisfied with your new home, we will refund your rent for up to 60 days of your stay. So sit back with a cup of coffee and enjoy the peace of mind of the Merrill guarantee! Call today to learn more.

10/23/2025

Touring a senior living community is an exciting step toward planning your next chapter. From team member interactions to thoughtfully designed spaces, each visit helps you picture what life could look like in a new home. 🏠✨

In our latest blog we cover what to ask, what to notice, and how to find the community that feels like the right fit for you or your loved one.

Explore key questions to find the right senior living community, ensuring comfort, safety, and engagement for a smooth transition. Discover room options, dining, activities, healthcare, and more.

10/19/2025

Don't forget to vote for your favorite holiday card by October 22nd! We are so proud that one of our resident's works of art made the contest! We had a record-breaking amount of submissions, and after reviewing, we had the challenging task of narrowing down the options to 11 finalists. These pieces of art were created by residents across the Merrill family of senior living communities, and the top winners will be featured on our company-wide holiday cards.

Please vote for your favorite card by clicking on the "thumbs up" at the bottom of your selected image. You can vote once daily through October 22nd.

Click here to vote:

It is time for our annual holiday card contest! After reviewing a record number of submissions, we had the challenging task of narrowing down the options to 11 finalists – see below! These pieces of art were created by residents and the top winners will be featured on our company-wide holiday card...