Merrill Gardens at Monterey

About the community

About Merrill Gardens at Monterey

Located on the California coast, you’ll find this community encompassed by stunning, forest green trees in the city of Monterey. Less than ten minutes from the local beaches, the community is a serene paradise for a relaxing retirement. The modern, stone exterior complements the classic, luxurious interior creating a refreshing ambiance. Merrill Gardens at Monterey aims to provide an exceptional retirement experience by offering exceptional care and resort-like amenities. This wonderful community is a proud member of Merrill Gardens — a family-owned company dedicated to providing freedom and flexibility in retirement. At Merrill Gardens at Monterey, every day holds a new adventure, so you’ll always be creating cherished memories. When residents are looking to explore the city, they can shop, dine, and more at the neighboring shopping center. The community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options to meet your unique requirements and desires. Community Amenities and Services Committed to making each resident’s day-to-day easier, the community staff personalizes care to their unique needs. The 24-hour staffing and resident call systems enable each resident to feel safe and lead a worry-free lifestyle. The staff handles the daily chores and caretaking, so that residents can spend their time relaxing or tending to their favorite pastimes. The team offers weekly housekeeping, on-site maintenance, and scheduled transportation. The supported assisted living lifestyle is ideal for residents requiring additional help. The compassionate care team is happy to provide assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, safety checks, and other personal needs. Furthermore, the community features a secure Garden House environment for residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory loss. Garden House offers unique memory care programming that enables staff to listen and learn from each individual to better cater services to their abilities and needs. At Merrill Gardens at Monterey, health and happiness come first, so residents are offered any-time dining and an incredible wellness program. Enjoy delicious, restaurant-style meals at your leisure or stay active by participating in the fitness programs. Although staying physically active is important for good health, staying socially and creatively active is just as important. The purposeful activities calendar is constantly growing to cater to residents’ interests and hobbies. Activities range from lectures and art classes to social gatherings and off-site trips! Additionally, residents in memory care can benefit from activities designed to enhance and maintain their current abilities. The staff does their best to help residents build strong, lasting connections by encouraging them to gather and utilize the shared spaces to bond and form lasting memories. Residents can read an inspiring story in the library, watch a movie in the theater, enjoy a drink at the wine bar, swim in the indoor pool, or stroll the expansive courtyard. Residents can also utilize the fitness area, salon, meeting spaces, and multiple living areas. Living Arrangements Merrill Gardens at Monterey recognizes the challenges that come with moving, so the community strives to make you feel confident when choosing to stay with them by offering a variety of floor plans. Residents can currently choose from 110 studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Some apartments feature a full kitchen or kitchenette and a patio or balcony. Private parking is also available, providing residents easy and safe access to their cars. Additionally, the community welcomes pets to help residents feel as comfortable as possible. Care Types Offered Merrill Gardens at Monterey is a residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE) , which in the state of California is a housing arrangement for persons 60 years or older where supervision and personal care is provided based on the needs of the residents. These facilities are also known as assisted living facilities and board and care facilities . A residential care facility may provide care for residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Merrill Gardens at Monterey Inspection Reports Related Articles Beyond Bingo: The 50+ Best Assisted Living Activities For Seniors 4 Reasons Why Independent or Assisted Living May Trump Living Alone Memory Care Activities: How Communities Engage Seniors With Dementia