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Merrill Gardens At Monterey
200 Iris Canyon Rd, Monterey, CA 93940
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Merrill Gardens At Monterey Description
Merrill Gardens At Monterey is a very large 150 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living and memory care and is located in the town of Monterey, California and is part of the Merrill Gardens network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and suite room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 9 communities. See more information on reviews.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- One resident describes their experience as highly positive, highlighting the beautiful amenities such as a living and dining room, bistro, activity room, theater with plush seats, indoor swimming pool, and exercise room. They appreciate their studio with a large window, full kitchen, and in-unit laundry. The variety of monthly activities and transportation to doctor appointments are also praised. The facility is described as expertly and safely run, making the resident feel content and socially connected.
- Staff is commended for being excellent, friendly, and going out of their way to ensure residents are comfortable. The homes and area are described as beautiful and clean.
- Med-Techs in the memory care unit, including Tania, are recognized for being nice and caring, earning the trust of a family member for the care of their Nana.
- The facility is likened to a 5-star resort by an impressed visitor.
- A family member expresses gratitude for the professional assistance received from a Senior Living Advisor in finding the right community for their loved one, highlighting the kindness, empathy, and professionalism encountered.
Negative Reviews:
- One review criticizes the management for not caring about employees or residents, describing the work environment as extremely short-staffed and the management as inflexible and inconsiderate of employees' health and well-being. The review also mentions poor pay and a high turnover rate.
- Another review, while not directly negative about the facility, raises questions about the necessity and use of certain medical treatments for residents.
Miscellaneous:
- A review contains a cryptic message likening the experience to a soap opera and requesting the removal of unspecified items.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Monterey which is 1.1 miles away and has a population of 28,338 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $103,509, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 68
- Low Temperature: 54
- Average Temperature: 61.0
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 68 days of rain and 296 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.8 inches a year
- The crime rate is 6.0 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.32 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.79 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.12 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.84 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 166.0, Moderate Days 16.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Whole Foods Market
0.5 miles awayTrader Joe's
0.8 miles awaySafeway
2.1 miles awayAndronico's
2.4 miles awaySafeway 2841
2.4 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
200 Iris Canyon Rd / Merrill Gardens
0.1 miles awayGlenwood Circle / Park Lane
0.2 miles awayGlenwood Circle / Monterey Pines
0.2 miles awayIris Canyon / Monterey Hospice
0.2 miles awayGlenwood Circle / Kimberly Place
0.3 miles awayBanks
Bank of the West
0.4 miles awayUnion Bank
0.6 miles awaySanta Clara County Bank
0.8 miles awayFidelity Bank
0.9 miles awayBank of America
1.0 miles awayHospitals
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
1.2 miles awaySalinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System
14.5 miles awayNatividad Medical Center
16.1 miles awayWatsonville Community Hospital
24.1 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
1.0 miles awayCVS
1.9 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
2.1 miles awayRite Aid
2.5 miles awayCarmel Drug Store
2.6 miles awayDentists
J Mark Bayless
0.5 miles awayAlta Mesa Family Dentistry
0.5 miles awayDavid Simonsen DDS
2.1 miles awayLackey Dental Building
2.9 miles awayAccu Dental & Orthodontics
3.0 miles awayParks
Monterey
0.3 miles awayDon Dahvee Park
0.4 miles awayWhispering Pines Park
0.5 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo
3.3 miles awayShopping
Steinbeck Plaza
2.2 miles awayMonterey Canning Company
2.2 miles awayAmerican Tin Cannery
2.4 miles awayValley Center
14.0 miles awayNorthridge Mall
15.8 miles awayCulture
Golden State Theatre
1.0 miles awayForest Theater
2.6 miles awayAmsterdam
2.6 miles awayCreason
2.6 miles awayWeston
2.6 miles awayRestaurants
LALLA Grill
0.2 miles awayDametra Fresh Mediterranean
0.2 miles awayCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
0.4 miles awayChopsti Restaurant
0.5 miles awayCrazy Horse Restaurant
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