Merrill Gardens at Carolina Park

They kicked him out because staff and management didn't want to deal with his condition which wasn't bad at all. He had Lewy body dementia but at the time he was there he was fine. It hadn't progressed. Hope this helps it was a horrible experience for us with them not wanting to help or come up with solutions.

The amenities and apartments are great!! Social life is great. The older couple that is in independent but needs a little more help left us a little unhappy. The cleaning services would not Insist on cleaning each week. They need to insist and be stronger with the tenant. Although my mom was not in memory care a little more attention to older people leaving and walking two miles away, falling and no one knew she was gone was not good. I don't feel they were responsible for this, but a little better communication would have been great. Especially when an employee found my mom another time walking up the street without my dad.

I recently relocated my mom from another memory care facility to Merrill Gardens and the staff made sure the transition was as smooth as possible. The living space and common areas are extremely clean and have a calming effect. The program director is very caring and knows how to provide an enriching and enjoyable experience for that type resident. My mom is very happy there and that has given my family great peace of mind. Also, the restaurant style food is fabulous and also enjoy having meals there.

Merrill Gardens is a nice place for older independent people. For people that need a little more care but are not yet ready for a couple to live separate, because of different needs, it is not the place. Beautiful complex, nice units, but truly more for independent living with meals.

Did not take care of our loved one. He has a form of dementia and they didn't want to deal with it. The told us he has to leave. He is now at a different facility in memory care and doing great!

Th cleanliness is good. The grounds, and landscaping is not that great. They do have activities that people go to, we have not participated. It's too expensive. I picked this place because of, the people and friendliness-, and the staff is pretty nice.

There are so many selections on the menu here . The soup changes daily as well as the two daily specials. Some of my favorite anytime selections include shrimp and grits, the club sandwich and the anytime breakfast omelette .

The staff is great. We attend the fitness facility, events and activities. Others have said the food is good. I enjoy happy hour when they have horderves and live music, every Friday. They meet the needs of the residents, and make it a good place to live. Not the cheapest place, but we have great neighbors.

We have had a positive experience. Overall the community is very nice. The staff have been very, very nice and kind. The communication has been good with the staff if we have questions or concerns. The residents are served three meals a day and have anytime dining available.

We have had a couple of med errors. My loved one is very active, and they wanted to take their meds. The staff wouldn't allow my loved one to have their meds to take when my loved one was out with friends. This individual staff member ended up throwing my loved one's meds away and didn't give them to my loved one at all. The meds are thrown away if the meds are not given to the residents within a two hour window, one hour before and one hour after. According to the staff member this is the policy due to a state regulation, I don't find this appropriate. This has all taken place in the assisted living. My loved one has moved to a different care type within the community now, and is enjoying their time now. They have lots of activities for the residents to participate in. They have a theater, a pool, and a gym for the residents to use. If your loved one needs change the community is able to care for them in the same room.

This is a very nice place, and I would recommend you give it a try for yourself or a loved one. The staff are very attentive. The food is very good, and there are choices for entrees, and they have a set menu that is always available. The community is able to provide housekeeping and transportation. There is a kitchenette in the apartment along with a washer and dryer. There are three meals that are provided each day.

My husband and I have been living at Merrill Gardens for six months so far and look forward to many more. The staff is competent and caring; the residents are friendly and engage with each other in the various activities made available by the staff. The food is delicious and attractively presented. Our apartments are comfortable and cleaned regularly. When we have appointments outside of Merrill Gardens, rides are provided. I would compare life at Merrill Gardens to living at a beautiful resort. We are grateful to have such a lovely place available to us at this stage of our lives.

Merrill Gardens has been perfect in every way. Every bite of food we had had has been delicious, they are very healthy meals and healthy portions. The deserts made are to die for. The staff and the others residents are all very warm and friendly. It has been like living in a resort and I would highly recommend them.

So far we have had a wonderful experience with Merrill Gardens, the community is very clean and the staff members are very friendly. I have been able to eat quite a few meals with our friend that is there, and I think they are delicious but sometimes she says it is a hit or miss. The residents are always kept super busy with activities and the value for cost is definitely worth it.