I visited Merill Garden. They have many different sized rooms. The food was OK, and the place seemed very nice. The meal room was very nicely appointed and the staff was helpful.
Merrill Gardens at Lafayette
Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care
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Assisted Living Reviews for Merrill Gardens at Lafayette
April 30, 2018
I visited this facility
August 30, 2017
I visited this facility
Merrill Gardens at Lafayette was new, clean, and well-maintained. The person that assisted me during the tour was very nice. They have a beauty-parlor, exercise rooms, dining room, and they provide transportation.
March 27, 2017
I visited this facility
I had a chance tour Merrill Gardens at Lafayette. The place was very nice, clean, and fresh looking. Their dining room was very clean and nice and easy to get to.
Provider Response
Thank you for taking the time to write us this review for Merrill Gardens. We are pleased to hear that the community looked fresh.
May 10, 2016
I visited this facility
I really like Merrill Gardens at Lafayette. They had a lot of activities. The dining area was like a restaurant and everything seemed very new. They also would be able to accommodate special diet. It was the most active community out of the ones I visited. It's very fun with nice music and all kinds of things going on there. The fact that they don't have the highest level of care for the wheelchair bound senior citizens is something to think about. They should have that in a place like that. Otherwise, I really liked it. That seemed like a very nice place.
Provider Response
We are happy to hear about your positive experience at Merrill Gardens at Lafayette. We strive to provide an environment with many options for people to choose from. Please reach back out to us with any questions!
May 10, 2016
I visited this facility
My father is on a waiting list at Merrill Gardens. I was able to see everything firsthand, and it was the best I’ve ever seen. From what I saw, the staff was excellent. There are single and shared rooms with a mini wall in between and a separate bathroom. There are activities, like somebody was playing a guitar there and everybody was singing along. They’re very happy. I was very impressed.
Provider Response
Thank you for writing us this great review. We are so happy to hear about your positive experience with Merrill Gardens, and we look forward to welcoming your father to our community. Please reach out to us if you have any questions.
March 27, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Merrill Gardens is cheerful, bright, and seems to be a more active community. The décor, colors, and lighting are all very nice and bright. It seemed to be a friendly place with residents on the younger side. They have a movie room, library, open spaces, and a roof deck, which is very nice.
Provider Response
We are so pleased to hear this positive feedback for Merrill Gardens at Lafayette. Thank you for taking your time to tell us about your experience, and don't hesitate to reach back out with any questions.
February 29, 2016
I visited this facility
My visit at Merrill Gardens at Lafayette was really nice. However, I didn’t see as many staff people or they were not as easily identified. The memory care we went through was very nice. We saw the living quarters, which were like studios and quite nice and spacious. There were nice outdoor areas. The food was quite good, too.
Provider Response
Thank you for taking the time to write us this review. We are happy to hear your positive feedback regarding memory care. Please don't hesitate to reach back out to us with additional comments or any questions.
September 16, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
I find a room for my mom at Merrill Gardens Lafayette. Normally, it is out of her price range, but they are having a special that brings it within her price range. It is brand new. It was built last November. It is beautiful. It is the best find, and it is close to me. The staff there is absolutely wonderful. They are so accommodating and nice. I have nothing but good things to say about Merrill Gardens. They have an activity coordinator that plans things all throughout the week and on the weekends, and they would even call the residents before an activity starts to see if they want to participate. They are really engaging, and they are really trying to keep people engaged. The food is excellent. They really pride themselves in their food. I eat there with her all the time. It is really good, and that is important.
July 15, 2015
I visited this facility
Merrill Gardens at Lafayette was the best. It was clean, new, and lovely. The staff was friendly and professional. The dining room was a beautiful open space with dark furniture and lots of windows and light. I like the overall impression of professionalism.
Provider Response
Thank you so much for giving us this glowing review! We are so appreciative of your feedback and we are happy to hear about your positive experience at Merrill Gardens. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions.
June 18, 2015
I visited this facility
I really liked Merrill Gardens. It was beautiful, but it was very expensive. It was a new facility. They had a very large eating area, a game area, and a bar. It was also a large and open facility. The memory care area was secure, but it felt homey and warm. The size of the rooms were very good, and they had nice sized windows. I had a really good feeling about it. They had nice menus and activities.
Provider Response
Thank you for taking the time to write us this review. We appreciate hearing that you thought our community was beautiful and had a homey memory care area. If you have any additional feedback or questions, don't hesitate to reach back out to us directly.
June 11, 2015
I visited this facility
The overall atmosphere at Merrill Gardens is very pleasant and very inviting. The place that I was showed was a two bedroom. It is basically an apartment room with two beds. It is way too small for our needs. But the place is otherwise very nice. If the two small bedrooms would have met our needs, I thought I'd probably be a lot more interested, but right now, I couldn't care less. For the appearance, it is a five. However, it is way too small, and it didn't meet our needs. So I had no interest whatsoever when I saw the size of the apartment. Otherwise, it was a very nice place.
Provider Response
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us this review. Your feedback is very helpful and we are glad to hear that you found Merrill Gardens to be pleasant and inviting. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have additional feedback or questions!
October 24, 2014
I visited this facility
Merrill Gardens at Lafayette is a beautiful place, and its brand new, but they are just very expensive. What I also find is that a lot of these facilities do not have covered parking, and the rooms are small. It's a nice place, but I didn’t think the carpeting was in good taste. The manager is very good as well as the nurse is very good. They are highly intelligent and very professional.
Services and Amenities of Merrill Gardens at Lafayette
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Do Not Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
Cleaning services
- Housekeeping
Health services
- Medication Management
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Fitness Room
Guest services
- Guests At Mealtime
Languages
- English
General
- Minimum Age: 65
- Pets: Yes
Types of care
- Meal Preparation
Licenses
- State Licenses: 79200597
About Merrill Gardens at Lafayette
Merrill Gardens at Lafayette is located between Berkeley and Walnut Creek in Contra Costa County. The apartment-style community offers all of the amenities of a home without the work. Imagine a life without household chores, yard work or home maintenance. Invite guests to a meal, special event or social outing. With an on-site Active Living Director, scheduled transportation and Anytime Dining program - there are opportunities to make new friends or entertain old ones right outside your front door.
Merrill Gardens at Lafayette offers independent living, assisted living and respite care and Alzheimer's and dementia care.
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