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Merrill Gardens made it very easy to move in and integrate into the Memory care Community. It lowered my stress levels dramatically. My wife is happy, healthy, and safe. Best recession I ever made.... Read more
Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre is a classic community designed to help you lead a vibrant retirement. From incredible programming to flexible services, you get the freedom to plan your days. The community aims to offer the right level of support to each individual by offering four care options — independent living, assisted living, transitional care, and memory care.
Neighboring the Cedar River that leads into the nearby Lake Washington, Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre is surrounded by plenty of fun activities with a waterfront view. Renton is also only 20 minutes away from Seattle, enabling residents to enjoy the big city. Nearby, you can stroll scenic trails in numerous parks, go golfing at the local courses, explore the Pritchard Island Beach, or go boating on the lake. The surrounding area also offers a variety of shopping and dining options. With so much on-site and off-site entertainment, every day holds a new adventure!
First and foremost, the community prioritizes proper care. The 24-hour staff handles housekeeping, home maintenance, and cooking for all residents. The community even welcomes pets. Residents also have access to multiple transportation options and to a wellness program.
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Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
*Prices quoted are monthly rental charges and are provided by the communities themselves. Actual prices may differ due to one-time fees, timing and care services required. Speak with your Senior Living Advisor to learn more.
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A Place for Mom has scored Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre with 8.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre has 34 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.8 out of 5.
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Merrill Gardens made it very easy to move in and integrate into the Memory care Community. It lowered my stress levels dramatically. My wife is happy, healthy, and safe. Best recession I ever made.
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Would recommend to others! We picked this community because of the good vibes - attractive, location, clientele and staff/food.
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Response from Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre
December 4, 2024Hi 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.
Everything from move-in through integration into the community went smoothly. Everything they promised was delivered. They accommodated our special needs. It felt like moving into a luxury vacation property. The location in downtown Renton is perfect. Staff is knowledgeable and very friendly very welcoming.
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Response from Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre
November 3, 2024Hi Robert, 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.
My dad moved into Merrill Gardens after being hospitalized and we realized it was not safe for him to live by himself anymore. It was a huge change for everyone in our family, and a super stressful time, but the staff here were very helpful during the process. He has now been at Merrill Gardens for 6 months and we could not be happier. At first, Dad was still recovering and needed a lot of extra care. Now, he has really settled in and is gradually needing a little less. He will probably always need some extra care with multiple medications every day and help using the restroom and showering. But he is also able to have some independence. The care staff and the nurses here have been so conscienscious and helpful. I myself am a nurse, so I can tell that they are doing a good job. My dad feels comfortable with them, and they give me a lot of peace of mind that he is well cared-for. The staff has been communicative and kind, which I really appreciate.
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Response from Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre
September 20, 2024Hi Carol, as a former nurse your endorsement of our care for your dad means the world. We are very happy that we could be helpful during a stressful time for you and your family. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.
My loved one was previously a resident at this facility. We moved her to a different place that has been much better for her.
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March 11, 2024Hi Fred, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are happy to hear that your loved one is doing well at her new home.
My mother is currently a resident at Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre. Overall, our experience with this facility has been good. The cleanliness of the facility and the friendliness are great. The housekeeping is good. The communication with the family is good. The meals are also good and pretty good quality. The staff is good. I would recommend this facility to family and friends.
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Response from Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre
June 13, 2023Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Fred! We value your feedback and are happy to hear that your experience with Merrill Gardens has been good thus far. We greatly appreciate that you would recommend our community to others. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.
My dad is a resident at Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre. The staff are so very personable and caring! The housekeeping terrific. My Dad has laundry service, which he loves. Great food, the quality and variety is wonderful. Communication is great with family. My Dad is in good hands! He's very happy there. I would recommend this facility to others.
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Response from Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre
June 1, 2023Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Kate! Your recommendation of our community to others is greatly appreciated. We are so happy to hear that your father is enjoying Merrill Gardens thus far. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.
Some staff are great but constantly say we don't have time for you. We found our Mother laying down unable to move or even reach her water. After we came in and started feeding her and giving her water she got better. They said we don't feed the residents. We understand that but they knew she hadn't eaten for 3 days and didn't notify any family members that she couldn't feed herself. they bullied and intimidated a 91 year old lady then lied to the manager about when we reported them. The only thing they care about is the $ [removed]per month that they get. Most of the food sucks, looks like road kill with gravy on it. Will be filing a complaint with the state DOH
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Response from Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre
March 24, 2023Thank you for reaching out regarding these concerns, Marie. We take these issues very seriously and would like to speak to you about your experience. Please email us at kyler@merrillgardens.com with your preferred contact information and we’ll reach out to you.
The food was okay, but the service could have been better. The value for the money was pretty good. Overall, I would recommed to other families.
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Response from Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre
January 6, 2023Hi Sara, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review! We appreciate your feedback and have made sure to share it with our community team. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.
My dad seems to be happy there for the most part. The food is pretty good. The staff are really friendly and attentive. The facility is always very clean, and the décor is nice.
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Response from Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre
October 21, 2022Hi Christine, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! We are glad to hear your Dad has been happy at our community. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.
We had a great tour experience with Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre. This facility was actually my mothers favorite out of all of the ones we visited. The price and what they offered was pretty comparable to the the one we ended up choosing. Unfortunately when we came back to this facility to put a deposit down, there were no more units available at the time so we had to choose another place.
Response from Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre
September 21, 2022Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We appreciate it greatly.
What really stood out to us and ultimately was the deciding factor was the community outreach person, they made a great first impression. It is expensive but it is worth it and based on the experience we would recommend the community to other families.
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September 12, 2022Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We appreciate it greatly.
Our loved one absolutely loves the meals and dining service, but there could be more activities for those who are more active. Even just taking them out on a walk to get some cardio and circulation going - have a little more stimulation. We do think the overall value is really good and based on our experience so far with Merrill Gardens we would recommend them to other families.
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Response from Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre
August 24, 2022Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! We appreciate your feedback and have shared it with our team. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.
Merrill gardens is definitely a nice place to bring your loved one. a nice, clean environment with friendly staff who are very welcoming to visiting families. they could benefit from bringing in more engaging activities for the residents, but still overall a good community. the best out of the other places we toured.
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The staff are the best part of the community. They are very responsive to questions or concerns that the family may have.. My loved one enjoys the food. The activities are restricted due to the pandemic.
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We chose Merrill Gardens because of the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff members that we met with, and it just gave us a good feeling when we walked in. The room sizes were good, he had a 1 bedroom and it worked out great for his needs. I felt like they really tried to give personalized attention and always knew us and my dad by name. They were fantastic and I would recommend them to others looking.
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I would tell others to watch out for the General Manager and their protocols and their pushbacks. Due to the incident with the General Manager this was not the best way to get our loved one settled into the community. I wish things would have gone smoother for the transition with the move in. The community is beautiful and great. I wish visiting hours would be later for us to visit our loved ones. The communication with the staff could be better.
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My mother has lived at MG Renton for over 5 years. During that time she has transitioned from being fully independent to needing quite a bit of assistance with tasks of daily living. Throughout all the staff has been very caring and helpful. When things do come up, they are very responsive to my questions and concerns. It's a very welcoming place and I really feel that all the staff have the welfare of residents at the forefront of their approach.
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Dining -- Decent food, slow service, but wait staff is excellent. Had no idea you could find young people this personable, courteous, patient and fun. Menu is primarily meat and sauces, sorely lacks fresh fibrous vegetables (spinach, broccoli, sprouts, etc.) that aren't boiled out. Iceberg lettuce salads are mostly water. Seniors need fiber more than high-sodium soups and heavy sauce. Living Space -- Nice, modern, clean, fully functional, quiet. Weekly service available for cleaning large linens. A tavern across the street gets a little loud sometimes, but what can you do. Living Services -- No category here but would give 1.5 stars. While courteous and personable, unnecessarily slow and mildly inattentive regarding repairs and installations, to the point you wonder if you're being disregarded. Overall, staff seems to host many events and activities for residents to enjoy, and my mother is happy with her living environment, which is the most important thing.
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Response from Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre
July 27, 2018Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are happy to hear that your mother is happy. We will also make sure to communicate your concerns with the team.
We had a tour and they were a great place and it could have been fine for my In-Law. There were a large number of Asians for him to speak Cantonese and they were close to our home. I felt he would have been comfortable but it was not the right fit for him.
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