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The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community

500 West Ranchview Drive, Rocklin, CA 95765

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4.36

(22 reviews)

Offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living

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Reviews of The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community in Rocklin, California

4.36

(22 reviews)

  • Facility

    4.4

  • Staff

    4.6

  • Food

    4.2

  • Activities

    4.0

  • Value

    3.5

Karla

4

March 19, 2024

I visited this facility

The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community was nice. The building was just rundown. The maintenance was not up to par as far as the building goes. They've got great parking. The lady that gave us the tour was extremely nice. We liked her a lot. The memory care smelled very bad. The maintenance should have been better. It seemed like the whole building needed a do over. The dining area was very dungeon-like. It was not a pleasant place.

Rae J

5

February 4, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My parents are here in Memory Care. The Pines have made what is a difficult situation a whole lot better. The staff is amazing. They really go above and beyond to treat the patients with so much respect and dignity. I am so grateful for this facility. I would recommend it in a heartbeat. The food is wonderful, there are many activities for the residents including drumming, walks, country drives, magic shows, canine visitors, etc. Billy, Lacey, Andy, Ingrid, Debra, Rachel, and really everyone have all been amazing. Henry the Manager of MC is so approachable and John the GM really cares about the residents and their families.

William

4

October 9, 2021

I visited this facility

I looked at The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community in Rocklin which I liked but they have a waiting list. I'm looking for independent living at the moment, but I need the possibility of having to move into assisted care at some later date and they do it right at the same place in the same room. You just move over to the other type of care paying for the services that you use. It has nice accommodations inside and the building looks nice to me. I have a very strange eating schedule and their dining is from 7 to 7 or something like that so basically, no hours so that I can more closely meet my needs. In most of the other places, someone will serve breakfast from point A to point B, then lunch and dinner so you have prescribed times that you have to be there. I have to take certain medications that I can't eat or have any other medications for an hour afterward. Another one I have 3 hours before and three hours after so that's important for me. The person who assisted me was very knowledgeable, showed me around the place, and was very friendly and open. I had lunch there and it was very good. They're very accommodating that way. There's an open kitchen for 12 hours. We checked the calendar of activities and they have different things going on that seem quite interesting. It's a very nice place that's why they have a waiting list to get in.

Wade

5

August 20, 2021

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community is an excellent, caring, and attentive place. They are making sure my mom gets everything she needs, her meds, and her food. There are activities offered and they took all the precautions during COVID and got them all shots. I would give them a very, very high, high-grade review. It's very new looking, clean, and I was able to have many meals there before COVID hit. It has not been open since then for outside guests to eat there, but when I did eat there, the food had a great variety and wonderful quality. I would choose to eat there myself. They also have a theater, a salon, a game room, a dining room, a lobby for guests, a patio outside for guests, a patio with a fireplace outside, a balcony for viewing, a puzzle room, a library, laundry rooms, and a bistro for small gatherings and activities. I've also seen them having happy hours, music events, bingo, games, trivia nights, and crafts. They have quite a few activities. Also, they do travel days where they take people on rides around the area if they sign up for it. It's hard to find anything better than them.

Carrie

5

February 19, 2019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother moved into the Pines. They’re amazing and I have no complaints whatsoever. They’re a top of the line facility. They make her feel very warm and comfortable. They have studio apartments, 1-bedrooms, and 2-bedrooms in both memory care and assisted living. They have aerobics, outside activities like going to the casino, they go on outings, and they go out to dinner. They have movies on hand, card games, art classes, and they have a library, exercise room, and outdoor walking areas.

Tamara

5

January 19, 2019

I visited this facility

The Pines was a very nice facility and it's practically brand new. I did not like that it's out in the middle of nowhere. There are no shopping facilities around. You're going to either have to drive or take the bus. It's near a new housing development, but that's about it. The rooms were very nice, but they were a little bit smaller than what I wanted. If it was the only place available, I would not be ashamed to move in there. Their monthly rates were a little high.

Provider Response

Hi Tamara, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review after your tour. Best of luck in your search.

Julia

5

June 29, 2018

I visited this facility

The Pines was very good and very nice. The negative thing is that we're paying for skilled care that my mother did not need; because they are licensed, it's expensive. The staff members I met were all nice. I loved the place, everything about it is gorgeous. The apartments were small and didn't have a kitchen, just a microwave.

Provider Response

Hi Julia, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are happy to hear that you loved your time at Merrill Gardens.

ByLincoln

1

January 14, 2018

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

The facility was shut down due to several cases of the flu. My mother is in the facility and the way the residents are treated during this shut down is terrible. They basically have to stay in their rooms all day, only cold meals delivered to them and the same cold meals every day. . Once a resident rings for a caregiver it takes so long for someone to respond. This place is so mismanaged. They just raised their prices too, definitely not worth the money they charge.

Provider Response

Thank you for sharing these concerns with us. We know it can be difficult for residents and families during these situations. Please contact our Vice President of Operations if you are willing to share more information.

William

5

September 19, 2017

I visited this facility

The Pines was very nice, but expensive. I visited a friend in hospice and the room was small. The dining area looked extremely nice. The place was clean, well-maintained, and brand new.

Margaret735271

5

November 24, 2016

I visited this facility

The Pines was really nice, and the people were great. It had a movie room and a nice, big dining room. They took the residents on trips.

Provider Response

Thank you for writing this positive review for The Pines. We are proud of our lifestyles program and we try to offer many different activity choices for residents.

Connie R

5

October 14, 2016

I visited this facility

I spent all day looking at Facilities all over town and nothing came close to what this facility had to offer. Probably the best service is the fact that the tenants can stay in their same room as their care level increases. So they can start out independent and move into assisted living in the exact same apartment. Everywhere else they would have to MOVE from one part of the facility to another. I loved that the dining room is open all day so they don't have to be there at a certain time for breakfast ...etc. And I also loved that they take and pick up from all doctors appointments provided they are scheduled on either a Tuesday or a Thursday. The facility is only a year old so it has the latest and greatest of everything. This is my #1 choice for my grandparents.

Provider Response

We are so happy that you had such a great experience visiting The Pines. We understand that the search for senior living can be daunting and time consuming, so we are pleased that we were able to provide what you were hoping to find! Please let us know if we can offer any additional information as you research options for your grandparents.

Penny658755

4

September 30, 2016

I am/was a resident of this facility

The Pines is like a combination of being in a lovely, spacious, bright and sunny hotel, but it's your home. It's nice as a nice hotel and the lovely lobby and things, but you can dress comfortably, sit in the lobby, and have your family there too. Its the environment. I'm in the dining room right now, and it is large. You can eat anytime you want. You don't have to come at a certain time to eat. They serve you restaurant style; you can pick off the menu and so on. They learn your name right away. They start calling you by your name. I'm almost like a celebrity. The caregivers have a pendant system where you press the button and they can tell who you are and where you are, and they'll come within about a couple of minutes to 5 minutes depending on the business, and they know you already. I just came from a lecture for problem sleeping, and it is going to be every week during the month of August, so I found that interesting. I've played some of the games like the current events. I am a joiner, so I tend to pick out things. I like the people. I like mixing with people.

Provider Response

We appreciate seeing all the detail about your positive experience! We are so pleased that you are enjoying The Pines.

Daniel865564

4

August 17, 2016

I visited this facility

The Pines was very nice, very clean, and the staff answered all of my questions. It was very new, so the rooms were clean and very accommodating. The dining area was very large. The price was comparable to the other facilities in the area. It was close to the freeway, so it was convenient to get there.

Provider Response

Thank you for writing us this review for The Pines. It is great to hear about the conveniences that our community offers. Please let us know if we can answer additional questions!

Kathy115318

5

August 16, 2016

I am a friend or relative of a resident

Merill Gardens was great and probably where we’ll place my mom because we liked it a lot. The dining area was open all day, and there aren’t set hours to eat. They had all kinds of activities, needlework, crafts, computers, and exercise classes. They had a hair salon where mom can go twice a week for $50 total to have her hair shampooed and set. They can stay in their room and do not have to move even if they require additional care.

Provider Response

Thanks for taking the time to write us this positive review! We really hope you and your mom choose our community, and we look forward to providing more great experiences.

Jim107726

4

July 28, 2016

I visited this facility

The Pines was a new building that had a very nice entrance and excellent outdoor spaces. Mobility for residents was really good. There weren't a lot of wheelchairs. It had very nice views. The rooms were on the small side. They had a library. The food was nice, hot, and good. The open spaces were nice, and the residents were participatory. The grounds were very well kept and nice.

Provider Response

We are happy to hear about your positive visit to The Pines. Our team works hard to provide a great environment for residents.

DickGYEUX

3

May 11, 2016

I visited this facility

All of meals at The Pines were part of the package. The dining room was fine. The apartments were too small and didn't have a kitchen. The staff was friendly, but it wasn’t what we were looking for.

Provider Response

Thank you for taking the time to write us this review. We hope that you had a pleasant experience with our team members during your visit. Please don't hesitate to reach back out with any questions.

CarlIOUXY

5

May 11, 2016

I visited this facility

I visited Merrill Gardens probably once every two or three months. My daughter lived in close proximity, so I spent time with her, then went to Merill Gardens to have a meal and meet with my lady friend. The dining area was very good. The food was well presented with a really balanced menu throughout the week. It had good service.

Shirley121987250

5

March 18, 2016

I am a friend or relative of a resident

The Pines is a brand-new facility that looks like a gorgeous, five-star hotel. They have lovely dinners there. As for the staff, you couldn’t ask for them to be more personable. They’re very good with my dad and keep the rooms clean. His room is small, but he did insist on having his queen-size bed, so that’s his fault. I definitely recommend this community.

Provider Response

We are so pleased to hear about your experience at The Pines. Our team strives to provide a great environment for everyone so this feedback is wonderful to receive.

retreatgirl

5

January 18, 2016

I visited this facility

After visiting 7 places, we decided on this one for our Mom. We loved the 7-7 dining, and the warm and beautiful atmosphere. I think the main reason for us was that they had a nurse on duty at all times. The desk reservationists was So nice. Lots of activities and the shuttle service were a real plus.

Provider Response

We are so happy to receive this positive feedback. We look forward to providing a great environment for your mom at The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community.

Toni The Red Tiger

2

November 16, 2015

I visited this facility

I didn’t meet any of the staff at The Pines -- just the representative that showed us around. The place was kind of cold. It really wasn’t as good as the other facilities I have visited. Plus, it was too expensive. They have meals all day, so you are never going to meet anyone unless you go at the same time. I just really didn’t like the whole atmosphere.

Provider Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We would be happy to talk with you to get additional feedback. Please don't hesitate to contact us directly.

TJ6

5

November 11, 2015

I am a friend or relative of a resident

My father-in-law is in The Pines. It just opened, so it is a brand-new facility, and it's place where you can walk away and feel good about it after. We have been pleased. It was a work in progress in the beginning for him being in a facility for the very first time. We needed one with memory care because that will be needed in the future. They have sitting areas outside, but the trees and landscaping are not fully developed yet because it is brand new. The room itself is a very nice room. He has a nice sitting area, a bedroom, a full size fridge, a little counter, and a bathroom with easy access in and out of the shower. He loves the food; it's delicious, and the presentation is really nice, like a restaurant. They have a lot of activities that he participates in, like outings.

Provider Response

Thank you for writing us this review for The Pines. We are so pleased that your father-in-law loves the food! Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions.

Anonymous113134850

5

September 30, 2015

I visited this facility

The Pines was brand new, and nobody has moved in yet, so everything was perfect. There were no residents when I went, and its furniture hasn’t even been delivered. There was one woman that helped me, and she was very friendly and very helpful. They had the dining room, the piano was supposed to be delivered -- so they had that common area -- and I think there was a beauty shop there too. It seemed they have movie nights and transportation if you need to go some place.

Provider Response

We appreciate you taking your time to write us this review. We would love to invite you back for another visit now that our community is open! Please reach out to us with any questions in the meantime.

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Costs for The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community in Rocklin, California

Assisted Living

This level of care provides support for those who need help with personal care needs such as cleaning, bathing, and dressing. Residents selecting this level of care are treated to many amenities in a home-like atmosphere, while getting support in their daily lives.

$3,600

Starting Price

Memory Care

Memory Care is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Specially trained staff members assist with activities of daily living (such as bathing and dressing) and provide therapies to slow further loss of cognitive abilities.

$2,795

Starting Price

Independent Living

Independent Living is for those who desire the feel of a private residence with the amenities and activities available in a planned community, such as fitness classes, game nights, and group excursions. Services such as cleaning and groundskeeping are often available.

$3,600

Starting Price

Services and Amenities of The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community in Rocklin, California

Costs

  • Rent Plus Care Fees
  • Entry Fee
  • Fee Structure Extra: We offer a month-to-month rental

Room and housing options

  • 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments
  • Companion Suites: We offer companion suites

Dining options

  • In Room Kitchenette
  • In Room Kitchens
  • Dining Room Shared Meals

About The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community in Rocklin, California

The Pines, a Merrill Gardens Community in Rocklin offers Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care. It's an idyllic senior community nestled among the rolling hills of Placer County.

The community will feature beautiful walking paths and landscaped grounds. Enjoy the daily activities program. Team members will be available 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

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