Merrill Gardens at Rockridge

About the community

About Merrill Gardens at Rockridge

This community understands that transitioning to a retirement community can be challenging — so Merrill Gardens at Rockridge is intentionally designed to offer residents a warm atmosphere with resort-like amenities. The stately, polished design has been recognized and awarded, so families can trust the Rockridge staff to maintain a well-kept environment. Large, bay windows welcome in the California sunshine and light up the interior, providing a cheerful ambiance. Within the prestigious neighborhood of Rockridge, the community’s location offers several off-site options for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Down the street, residents can enjoy global cuisines, visit fascinating local shops, or unwind at the country club. Merrill Gardens at Rockridge strives to accommodate every lifestyle. The community currently offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. Community Amenities and Services It is the goal to make sure each resident feels safe and cared for. The community provides 24-hour staffing and a resident call system to always help ensure security. To help residents lead a worry-free lifestyle, the courteous staff handles daily chores and caretaking by offering weekly housekeeping, on-site maintenance, scheduled transportation, and a wellness program. The community also offers anytime dining daily, so residents can savor delectable, nutritious meals at their liberty. The staff aims to provide comprehensive care through these services, so residents can spend their time relaxing or tending to hobbies. The assisted living lifestyle is ideal for residents who could use a lending hand. The supportive care team happily assists with daily living activities, medication management, safety checks, and other personal needs. Furthermore, the community offers Garden House, a secure memory care environment for residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory loss. The specialized programming enables staff to cater care and activities based on each individual’s unique abilities and needs. The top priority is providing exceptional care, but providing an engaging atmosphere is a close second. The staff strives to keep residents physically, mentally, and socially active through creative programming. Fitness enthusiasts can choose to participate in a variety of exercise programs in the fitness center. Curious minds can attend on-site lectures, art classes, and religious studies. Social butterflies can attend the community’s regularly hosted game nights, ice cream socials, and day trips that help them venture out. Additionally, residents in memory care can benefit from meaningful activities catered to their abilities. With the vast calendar, you will never find yourself growing weary of a boring routine. When residents are looking to wander the community on their own, they are urged to gather in the shared spaces. The community layout is designed to enable residents to build lasting connections and memories. They can choose to watch a movie in the theater, saunter to the rooftop terrace, enjoy a drink at the wine bar, cozy up by the fireplace, or read in the library. Residents can also utilize the grand piano, meeting spaces, and salon. Living Arrangements To make sure you feel as comfortable as possible, the community offers a wide variety of floor plans you can choose from to help accommodate your unique desires. There are 126 apartments total, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options. Each apartment features a full kitchen, washer and dryer, and a balcony or patio. The community also welcomes pet friends to help residents feel right at home. Care Types Offered Merrill Gardens at Rockridge 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 Rockridge Inspection Reports Related Articles Beyond Bingo: The 50+ Best Assisted Living Activities For Seniors Memory Care Activities: How Communities Engage Seniors With Dementia When Is It Time for Assisted Living?