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Merrill Gardens At Rockridge

5238 Coronado Ave, Oakland, CA 94618

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $5,399
One Bedroom
Estimated $6,801
Two Bedroom
Estimated $8,365

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,459
  • Average State Price: $4,162
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Merrill Gardens At Rockridge Description

    Merrill Gardens At Rockridge is a very large 150 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living and memory care and is located in the town of Piedmont, 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, suite and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 9 out of 10 making it the 6th highest rated community in the city out of 34 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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    Community Reviews

    8.6
    Merrill Gardens At Rockridge
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 55 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 10 out of 35 communities in Oakland
  • Ranking in State: 1405 out of 3640 communities in CA
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    6.9
    Merrill Gardens
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 703 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in California

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Merrill Gardens offers a quiet, clean area for residents, with safe long walks and beautiful sceneries. A shopping center is conveniently located just one block away. The staff team is described as extremely nice, friendly, and attentive.
    • Residents appreciate the well-lit apartments with overhead lights and natural light, especially those with views of Oakland, San Francisco, and the Bay. The welcoming and professional staff, tasty meals, and the overall environment contribute to a positive living experience.
    • New residents find comfort and appreciate the thoughtful care provided by assigned caregivers, making the transition to Merrill Gardens smooth and welcoming.
    • For couples, especially where one partner requires dementia care, Merrill Gardens offers a supportive environment. The facility provides excellent care, engaging activities, and allows couples to dine together, maintaining a sense of home.
    • The facility is praised for its physical beauty, improvements in management and caregiving, and the variety of entertainment and food quality.
    • Tours led by staff are informative and welcoming, offering insights not only about Merrill Gardens but also about the process of finding a senior living facility. The facility impresses with its modern condition, natural light, and amenities like the rooftop outdoor patio.
    • The community is described as a place for growth, with caring staff, fun residents, and a variety of activities aimed at ensuring resident happiness.

    Negative Review:

    • Some visitors find the front desk staff to be unfriendly and rude.


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    Health

    Medication Management

    Wellness Program

    Safety Checks

    Bathing

    Dressing

    Grooming


    Services

    Concierge Services


    Activities

    Active Living Program

    Fitness Classes

    Charity Work

    Games

    Outings

    Enriching Activities


    Community Amenities

    24-Hour Staffing

    Resident Call System

    On-Site Maintenance

    Weekly Housekeeping

    Library

    Living Areas


    Room Amenities

    Private Apartments

    Generous Living Spaces

    Choice of Floor Plans

    Central Air

    Patio/Balcony

    Washer/Dryer


    Dining

    Anytime Dining

    Restaurant-Style Dining Room

    Bar

    Bistro

    Wine Bar


    Transportation

    Transportation Options

    Scheduled Transportation

    Parking Garage


    Pet

    Pets Welcome



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Piedmont which is 1.4 miles away and has a population of 11,376 (small town).
    • The average income is $267,908, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 71
      • Low Temperature: 53
      • Average Temperature: 63.0
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 73 days of rain and 291 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.5 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 35.7 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 2.9% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 27.16% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 15% Asian, 24% Black or African-American, 23% Hispanic or Latino, and 35% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.85 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 170.0, Moderate Days 72.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Safeway
    0.2 miles away
    Whole Foods Market
    0.6 miles away
    Piedmont Grocery
    0.7 miles away
    Monte Vista Food Center
    0.7 miles away
    Trader Joe's
    0.7 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Broadway & Pleasant Valley Avenue
    0.0 miles away
    51st Street & Desmond Street
    0.1 miles away
    51st Street & Broadway
    0.1 miles away
    Broadway & 51st Street
    0.1 miles away
    Broadway & College Avenue
    0.1 miles away

    Banks

    Chase
    0.2 miles away
    Citibank
    0.6 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    0.7 miles away
    First Federal Savings & Loan
    1.0 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Oakland Medical Center
    0.6 miles away
    Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
    0.8 miles away
    Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
    1.0 miles away
    Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus
    1.4 miles away
    Sutter Urgent Care - Berkeley
    2.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Wellspring
    0.6 miles away
    Walgreens
    0.6 miles away
    CVS
    0.6 miles away
    Pharmaca
    0.7 miles away
    Safeway Pharmacy
    1.3 miles away

    Dentists

    La Clínica Dental
    0.6 miles away
    Timothy D. Lee
    1.3 miles away
    Bell Dental Center
    1.4 miles away
    Oakland Eco Dental
    1.4 miles away
    Mack Jacob, DDS
    1.5 miles away

    Parks

    North Oakland Recreation Center
    0.3 miles away
    Ridgeway Plaza
    0.4 miles away
    Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt
    0.5 miles away
    Frog Park
    0.5 miles away
    Ayala Park
    0.6 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Saint George Serbian Orthodox Church
    2.7 miles away
    Saint Marys Roman Catholic Church
    2.7 miles away
    11th Avenue Buddha
    2.8 miles away
    Grace Cathedral
    9.3 miles away
    Misión San Francisco de Asís
    10.7 miles away

    Shopping

    Public Market
    2.3 miles away
    Epicurious Garden
    3.2 miles away
    El Cerrito Plaza
    5.0 miles away
    Alameda South Shore Center
    5.2 miles away
    Pacific East Mall
    5.3 miles away

    Culture

    College Avenue Galleries
    0.1 miles away
    Studio One Art Center
    0.3 miles away
    The Sound Room
    1.2 miles away
    Whosabird
    1.4 miles away
    Black Repertory Group
    1.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    Sabuy Sabuy
    0.1 miles away
    Christopher's
    0.2 miles away
    High Peaks
    0.2 miles away
    Sliver Pizzeria
    0.2 miles away
    Pizza Marica
    0.2 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of CA. It is a large-sized community with 150 total beds.

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