Pricing ranges from
    $2,495 – 4,495/month

    Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living

    300 Franklin Dr, Glen Mills, PA 19342
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Meal preparation and service

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.46·(84)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.8
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.4
    • Value

      3.8

    Pros

    • Friendly, compassionate, and responsive staff
    • On-site resident managers and around-the-clock management presence
    • Spacious apartments with varied layouts, balconies, and patios
    • Attractive, clean building and welcoming common areas
    • Three daily meals included with a range of menu options
    • Wide selection of activities, entertainment, and outings
    • Welcoming resident community and opportunities to build friendships
    • Convenient shuttle service and accessible location
    • On-site therapy and optional home-health support
    • Flexible monthly rental structure and inclusive amenities
    • Pet-friendly environment and accessible building features

    Cons

    • Leadership and frontline staffing turnover
    • Inconsistent meal quality, temperature, and dietary accommodation
    • Limited flexibility for delivered meals and in-apartment dining
    • Uneven housekeeping consistency
    • Variable apartment size and kitchen provisions
    • Limited capacity for residents who need ongoing higher-acuity care
    • Affordability concerns relative to monthly fees
    • Inconsistent service communication and professionalism

    Summary of reviews

    Ivy Creek is an independent-living community that families and residents often describe as attractive, clean, and socially welcoming. Apartments are available in different layouts, and many reviewers value their size, balconies, or patios. Common areas include a dining room, activity spaces, a movie theater, fitness amenities, a chapel, and outdoor areas. The building’s décor and presentation are frequently praised, though apartment size and kitchen features may vary and may not suit residents who want to cook regularly.

    Staff and management experiences are generally positive, with many accounts describing employees as kind, attentive, and helpful during move-in and adjustment. Residents and families also value having managers on site. However, management and dining-service turnover is a recurring concern in some accounts, with reviewers describing changes in leadership and inconsistent service continuity. Other comments describe recent improvements under new management. A family also raised concerns about communication and practical assistance following a resident’s death; this is an individual account and does not establish a broader pattern.

    Dining is a central part of the offering, with three meals included and reviewers often praising the food, chef, and dining-room experience. Other accounts describe uneven food quality, temperature, menu variety, and accommodation of dietary needs. Meal delivery may also be less flexible than some residents expect, and the ability to receive meals in an apartment should be clarified before move-in. Housekeeping and maintenance are praised in many accounts, while others describe inconsistent cleaning schedules or follow-through.

    Activities include games, classes, music, movies, seasonal events, outings, and transportation to local destinations. Reviewers often say these options support social connection and help residents settle in, although participation depends on individual interest. Ivy Creek is primarily designed for independent living; optional home-health assistance and therapy services may provide added support, but families should assess whether the available services match current and anticipated needs. Monthly pricing and the inclusive rental structure appeal to some residents, while others consider the cost high. Prospective residents may wish to confirm current fees, meal arrangements, apartment features, staffing stability, and the scope of care available.

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    Location

    Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living is located at 300 Franklin Dr, Glen Mills, PA, 19342.

    About Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living

    Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living sits at 300 Franklin Drive in Glen Mills, PA, and offers a range of living options like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and home care, so you'll find studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments in different sizes, with floor plans from about 390 square feet up to over 1000 square feet, many with private balconies or patios, and all apartments include kitchens or kitchenettes, cable, Wi-Fi, and emergency pull cords that connect you to staff at any time of day or night, which the management team, who also lives on site, monitors 24/7 for emergencies. Residents get three chef-prepared meals every day served in a bright dining room with chandeliers, and there's even a 24/7 fruit and snack bar for whenever you need a bite, and the staff does all the weekly housekeeping, laundry, linen services, and handles apartment maintenance, so you don't have to worry about day-to-day chores. The building also allows pets, offers guest parking, and lets residents have overnight guests.

    For getting around, the community has scheduled transportation on a comfortable bus for shopping, outings, medical appointments, trips to local restaurants, and special excursions to spots like museums or fishing areas on nearby nature trails, plus a Resident Travel Program lets residents stay for up to seven nights in a guest suite at another Hawthorn community with meals and activities included if space is available. Ivy Creek has plenty of gathering spaces, including a movie theater, card and billiards room, large activity rooms, a beauty salon and barber shop, a fitness center, and a library, so residents have lots of options for relaxing or staying active, and outside there are gardening plots, patios, and walking paths. Activities fill the calendar with creative writing classes, painting, chair yoga, holiday parties, religious services, live shows, and trips to city sights, while on-site staff also organize group shopping, gardening clubs, and regular games.

    Health and safety matter at Ivy Creek, which partners with Lively from Best Buy Health to offer emergency alert pendants, and there's always a caring staff on duty for help with personal care, medication reminders, therapy, and in-home health care when needed, including companion and hospice care, plus a secure memory care community supports people with dementia by using specialized features and home-like comforts. The team running the place is known for being helpful, friendly, and joining in on community activities, so people know the staff and feel part of things, and the entry fee is $2,965 with all-inclusive rent covering most living expenses like utilities and meals. The common areas are well-kept and decorated to feel warm and welcoming, with plenty of spots for conversation or quiet time. People here enjoy a relaxed, friendly environment where everything from meals to fitness and social life gets attention, and the staff and management try to make residents feel comfortable and connected in their daily life together.

    About Hawthorn Senior Living, LLC

    Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living is managed by Hawthorn Senior Living, LLC.

    Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Vancouver, WA, Hawthorn Senior Living operates 76+ communities across 20+ states. Specializing in independent living, assisted living, and memory care, they provide chef-prepared meals, transportation, housekeeping, and enrichment programs. Their philosophy "Enjoying Life, Enriching Lives, Living Well."

    People often ask...

    Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $2,495 per month.

    Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living offers independent living and assisted living.

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    The full address for this community is 300 Franklin Dr, Glen Mills, PA 19342.

    No, Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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