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Merrill Gardens at Auburn

18 1st St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
9.1
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25 reviews

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Anonymous - Resident/client
5.0
Happy with My Choice

The facility feels comfortable and welcoming with bright and airy common areas. The staff is friendly and helpful. I find apartments well laid out with studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units. Units have washer/dryer, ADA bathroom and shower. The 1 & 2 bedroom have kitchens.... Read more

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About the facility Merrill Gardens at Auburn

Merrill Gardens at Auburn boasts a modern design and features resort-style amenities. The exterior features stone accents while the interior contrasts with wooden elements, providing a refreshing environment, ideal for a vibrant retirement. Nearby, residents can easily access medical care at the MultiCare Auburn Medical Center. The community is also located among a variety of dining, shopping, and recreational options.

You can grab some coffee with a friend at Sun Break Cafe, gather for some food and drinks at the Spunky Monkey Bar & Grill, get some fresh produce from big-box grocery stores, browse your favorite shops at The Outlet Collection Seattle, stroll the scenic trails of Auburn Environmental Park, or hit the putting greens at Auburn Golf Course! Along with the surrounding activities, the beautiful community offers a wide range of on-site amenities and activities for you to enjoy. Come see how Merrill Gardens at Auburn can accommodate independent living, assisted living, and memory care lifestyles!

Merrill Gardens at Auburn Amenities and Services

If you wish, Merrill Gardens at Auburn enables you to retain maximum independence. The team members take care of the cooking, housekeeping, and maintenance, while you dedicate your time to favorite hobbies and beloved pastimes. Residents in...

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Senior Living Options Offered

Assisted Living
Assisted Living
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Memory Care
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Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Independent Living
Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Amenities at Merrill Gardens at Auburn

Health Care Services

Memory Care
Incontinence Care
High Acuity Care
Medication Management
Non-Ambulatory Care
Staffing & Ancillary Services

Meals & Dining

Low / No Sodium
No Sugar
Vegetarian
Anytime Dining

Room Amenities

Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Full kitchen
Kitchenette
Private patio, deck, or balcony
Handicap Accessible

Facility Amenities

Dining

Bar or Pub
Café or Bistro
Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

Complimentary Transportation
Covered Parking
Property Convenient to Public Transit
Resident Parking Available

Pets

Weight limit 41-50lbs
Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed

Common areas

Private Bath
Outdoor Common Areas
Indoor Common Areas
Main Street Shops

Recreational areas

Arts and Crafts Center
Billiards Lounge
Fitness Center
Game Room

Services

Housekeeping
Beautician
Grocery Shopping and Errands
Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Memory care

Secured Community
Designed Specifically to Accommodate Memory Loss
Enclosed Courtyard
Indoor Walking Paths

Languages spoken

English

Activities

Devotional Activities On-Site
Devotional Activities Offsite
Catholic Services
Other Religious Services

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9.1

Review Score

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25 reviews

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A Place for Mom has scored Merrill Gardens at Auburn with 9.1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Merrill Gardens at Auburn has 25 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.

How we score communities
Cleanliness

4.6

Friendliness

4.7

Meals & Dining

4.0

Care Services

4.3

Activities

4.2

Staff

4.5

Value for Cost

4.3

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5.0
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
October 15, 2024
Verified Review
Happy with My Choice

The facility feels comfortable and welcoming with bright and airy common areas. The staff is friendly and helpful. I find apartments well laid out with studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units. Units have washer/dryer, ADA bathroom and shower. The 1 & 2 bedroom have kitchens.

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Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

4

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4

Response from Merrill Gardens at Auburn

October 17, 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we are so pleased to hear you are happy with your choice in joining our community. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything.


3.0
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
September 5, 2024
Verified Review
Not a good fit.

We moved after 6 months to a rental on my son's property. We concluded we were not disabled enough to take full advantage of all the services. The facility was comfortable and quiet. Staff was helpful. The monthly fee at the upper limit of our budget and we really moved because we could meet our needs more economically with a little help from our family.

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Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

3

Activities

3

Staff

4

Value for Cost

3

Response from Merrill Gardens at Auburn

September 8, 2024

Hi There, thank you for taking the time to leave us this honest review. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.


4.0
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
August 15, 2024
Verified Review
Review for Merrill Gardens at Auburn

They are helpful and friendly. One reason I picked this community is because they have a washer and dryer.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4

Response from Merrill Gardens at Auburn

August 17, 2024

Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.


4.0
RJH - Child of resident/client
Assisted Living
June 26, 2024
Verified Review
Review for Merrill Gardens at Auburn

All homes for the elderly have problems...mainly finding and retaining good employees, including management. Merrill Gardens is not perfect, but is better than the rest overall and that's why I selected it for my friend. I would definitely recommend it to anyone in need of assisted living.

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Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

4

Value for Cost

5

Response from Merrill Gardens at Auburn

July 23, 2024

Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.


5.0
Anonymous - Child of resident/client
Assisted Living
June 26, 2024
Verified Review
Recommended

Merrill Gardens at Auburn is FANTASTIC!! The grading task was incredibly easy - so very happy Mom is in such a wonderful place. I would recommend Merrill Gardens at Auburn to others.

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Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Merrill Gardens at Auburn

July 23, 2024

Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.


5.0
Jan Klausing - Loved one of resident/client
Assisted Living
June 22, 2024
Dedicated staff who go above and beyond

The caring, cheerful, skilled and thoughtful staff at Merrill cannot be praised enough! They have helped my aunt and uncle through the pandemic, through physical changes and illnesses and through cognitive changes. The support and extra effort in making my family feel safe, well-cared for and loved is outstanding. Activities are designed with the happiness and enjoyment of the residents in mind. There are several activities for individuals and groups, a concierge service, shopping service, appointment driving and much more. The quality of health and personal care is equally outstanding with the caregivers being genuinely concerned with the well-being of my aunt and uncle. There have been several challenges over the years and the care staff have consistently met all of them with kindness, support and excellence in care quality.

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Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Merrill Gardens at Auburn

July 23, 2024

Hi Jan, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.


4.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
June 14, 2024
Verified Review
I recommend it for a social person with limited physical needs. Meaning. It's in the city and really no place safe....

Merrill Gardens is a very clean community and their staff members are great. The meals are ok, it seems to be the same bland items. However at least its by order and not a buffet. There are almost no physical activities. There is only chair aerobics which our loved ones scoffs at. It just seems to lack creativity. I recommend it for a social person with limited physical needs. Meaning. It's in the city and really no place safe to go for a walk.

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Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

4

Activities

1

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4

Response from Merrill Gardens at Auburn

June 28, 2024

Hi There, thank you for taking the time to leave us this honest feedback. It's great to hear that our team members are great, and we will look into the activities offered. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.


5.0
CP - Child of resident/client
Assisted Living
January 17, 2024
Verified Review
Safe and Happy Mom

I would recommend them for their loved ones as long as the cost is not prohibitive. The facility is very nice, great care and lots of activities and services for the residents are available. I picked this community because of the well maintained facility and focus on the health and safety of the residents. The location from my home is very convenient.The staff have been wonderful and very communicative with us. They are great at keeping Mom busy with games, conversation, and special outings. She started out in assisted living, and is now residing in the memory care unit.

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Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Merrill Gardens at Auburn

February 27, 2024

Hi CP, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.


1.0
Gary B - Friend of resident/client
Independent Living
January 11, 2024
Verified Review
would never recommend, stay far away, terrible experience

I wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy. I was the POA of the person who stayed there. He had a stroke They never contacted me. I got contacted by the hospital very [removed]. He ended up dying in the hospital. I probably should have got a lawyer to deal with this, but it was too hard on me.

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Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

1

Care Services

1

Activities

3

Staff

1

Value for Cost

1


5.0
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
September 28, 2023
Verified Review
Review for Merrill Gardens at Auburn

Satisfactory to excellent. We picked this community because of the availability and location near family were deciding factors.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Merrill Gardens at Auburn

October 3, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.


5.0
Tracey - Child of resident/client
Assisted Living
August 17, 2023
Verified Review
Peace of mind for the entire family

My loved one is currently a resident at Merrill Gardens at Auburn. The staff is incredibly helpful, super nice and very knowledgeable. The logistics were well coordinated for the move in process. I recommend bringing an extra hand truck. All of the hallways are wide. Communication with the family is excellent! The staff is very proactive and responsive. The entire staff is over the top nice. The food is fantastic; fine dining. The chef does a wonderful job with the menu and there's many options to choose from for all meals. I personally enjoy the wine selections. They have daily activities (Mom especially enjoys the daily movies, bingo and a visit every couple months or so to get her hair and nails done). There's always something to do and plenty of companionship. This facility is a fantastic place and is the perfect home for mom! I would recommend this facility to others.

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Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
August 10, 2023
Verified Review
Merrill Gardens at Auburn review

What we like the most about the Merrill Gardens at Auburn is the staff, they are very nice and professional. The residents living there seem happy which helps her during the adjustment period. The community is also very clean!

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Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

3

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4

Response from Merrill Gardens at Auburn

August 21, 2023

Hi There, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.


5.0
Roger - Friend of resident/client
Assisted Living
January 23, 2023
Verified Review

This is a wonderful community for our loved one. Our family is pleased with the care our loved one is receiving from the caring staff. The communication with the staff has been wonderful. There are three meals a day served to the residents, and they have choices for the residents to choose from. Overall, this is a community I would recommend to friends for their loved ones.

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Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Merrill Gardens at Auburn

January 26, 2023

Hi Roger, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! It is wonderful to hear that you have had a positive experience with us. Your recommendation of our community is greatly appreciated. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
January 12, 2023
Verified Review

I toured this facility, it was wonderful! Had my loved one's care needs not have changed, we would have definitely moved her into this facility.


5.0
anonymous - Child of resident/client
Assisted Living
October 11, 2022
Verified Review
Merrill Gardens review

The meals seem to be the only area lacking. Our mother feels they over salt most things. She is enjoying most aspects considering she did not want to go to assisted living. The staff is outstanding and the facility is well appointed

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Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Merrill Gardens at Auburn

October 15, 2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! We appreciate your feedback. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.


5.0
Donald - Toured community
Memory Care
February 21, 2022
Verified Review
My Tour Experience at Merrill Gardens at Auburn

Good community, too far from family.


5.0
Eric - Child of resident/client
Assisted Living
February 3, 2022
Verified Review
Happy with my choice

We are very happy with Merrill Gardens. It is not a depressing environment, it is more bright and cheery. We have had other experiences with facilities where it is depressing right when you walk in the door. When we walk in the door here, there is a lot of things happening and just feels more positive. I would recommend to other families.

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Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

No data collected

Care Services

5

Activities

No data collected

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
Mom’s son - Loved one of resident/client
Memory Care
November 5, 2018
Nice but...

Staff and residents are quite friendly. The facility is new and well designed. Meals are a bit of a problem. From the time you sit down it can sometimes take up to 2 hours to get a meal. Often the food is cold to boot. Not exactly the “gourmet meals” they promote. My mother has basically given up on regular meals at the dining area. She subsists instead on sandwiches and breakfast cereal. Disappointing to us because that was one of the primary reasons to move to assisted living.

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Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Care Services

3

Activities

3

Value for Cost

3

Response from Merrill Gardens at Auburn

November 7, 2018

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are happy to hear that the team has been friendly. We take issues with our dining program seriously so please contact our Vice President of Operations at [removed] if you are willing to discuss these issues further.


4.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Memory Care
January 25, 2018
Verified Review
I'm happy I placed my loved one here

I ended up picking this facility for my loved one because it’s a new facility and she would be close to me. In the beginning, there were a few small problems but those have been corrected. The staff members are very friendly and helpful. I am very happy that I placed my loved one here. The food here is excellent and they serve a variety of things like prime rib, stew, and BBQ. I would recommend this facility to other families.

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Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4

Response from Merrill Gardens at Auburn

January 29, 2018

We are so glad to hear that the staff members are friendly and helpful, and that you would recommend our community to other families.


5.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Memory Care
July 27, 2017
Verified Review
Peace of Mind

Merrill Gardens at Auburn is a nice and clean facility. The staff is very friendly and attentive to my mom's needs. She likes the food that they offer. They do offer activities that my mom likes and participates in, such as Bingo and she enjoys the singing. They have a nice courtyard there for them to be able to sit or walk around and enjoy the outdoors. I feel she is in a safe and secure environment.

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Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


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