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Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place

36 Barkley Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33907

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Child of resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

Overall would recommend

The staff is great and friendly but there are some inconsistencies with staff coming in every morning (like they're supposed to) to check on her and she has complained about the food but overall she loves being there. Her apartment size is great, she has the 1 bedroom. We were between that and the studio but the studio is very small.

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About the facility

Situated on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River, Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place offers plenty of outdoor activities. Within 20 minutes, residents can visit the nearby river to swim at the Yacht Club Public Beach, enjoy waterfront activities at the yacht & country club, or try out the area’s many golf courses! The community features a coastal exterior and is encompassed by gorgeous palm trees, offering a serene paradise perfect for retirement.

Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place prides itself on its exceptional amenities and services. The thoughtfully designed community enables you to enjoy the simple pleasures of retirement. From social and educational opportunities to creative and physical activities, you can have it all. Come enjoy the flexible services available within the independent and assisted living options!

Community Services and Amenities

At Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place, independent living doesn’t have to mean extra chores. The friendly staff handles many daily chores such as cooking, housekeeping, and home maintenance, so that you can dedicate your time to your favorite activities. Furthermore, you can rest assured that the care team is there to provide extra support, should you ever need it. If you do require additional support, you can benefit from the assisted...

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Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Medication Management

Meals & Dining

  • Vegetarian
  • Meals Provided

Room Amenities

  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Garden View
  • Full kitchen

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Bar or Pub
  • Café or Bistro

Transportation & parking

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

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)

Common areas

  • Private Bath
  • TV Lounge
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Outdoor Common Areas

Recreational areas

  • Swimming Pool
  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Billiards Lounge

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Activities

  • Bridge Club
  • Men's Club
  • Christian Services
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9.5 out of 10
Review Score1-20 of 85 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.4
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Care Services
4.4
Staff
4.7
Meals & Dining
4.3
Activities
4.7
Value for Cost
4.5

A Place for Mom has scored Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place has 85 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.

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Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 14, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Overall would recommend

The staff is great and friendly but there are some inconsistencies with staff coming in every morning (like they're supposed to) to check on her and she has complained about the food but overall she loves being there. Her apartment size is great, she has the 1 bedroom. We were between that and the studio but the studio is very small.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 2, 2026

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place

When mom moved in, the apartment was not clean. Caregivers were putting soiled clothes in her closet and not doing laundry. It appeared that they were hiding the soiled clothes. The biggest reason for the rating is that MG told me after 2 weeks that they recommended she move to another facility due to her use of a Pure Wick external catheter at night. We were very transparent about mom's needs. We spoke about the external catheter during the interview and intake process but after she moved in we were told they would not touch it. They wouldn't assist her nightly and wouldn't empty or clean it. Mom is a stroke survivor. She is in a wheelchair and has no use of her right arm and hand. She couldn't use the unit without assistance. I was extremely upset that they told us this after she moved in. I then had to find a new AL facility and move her again. I also had to pay a moving company twice.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

August 25, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

It's a fine, relaxing place to live!

In reference to my experience here at Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place, I'm so glad I selected this place to live. The staff is great, they genuinely care about us, and they publish an activity calendar monthly, which they give to each of us, showing by the hour what's available for each of the respondents. We are served two meals a day, and if we want something else to eat instead, or at a different time, they also offer a list of things available to eat on their "everyday menu." Our room are professionally cleaned each week, along with their changing our bedding and towels. I live in a one bedroom apartment, and there are several different other size rooms to choose from in other sections of our building. One thing's for sure, I made a great selection in where my new apartment should be located.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

July 17, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Overall would recommend

Overall 5 stars. The staff are attentive and respond quickly to requests. Food is good. The 2/2 apt is a good size for a couple. Plenty of activities and the overall cleanliness of the facility is very good. I think their pricing is very reasonable.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 13, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review after 6 months

The eating area is nice, decent food. It's a mix an assisted and senior living people, more of an atmosphere of like a [name removed] than just a quiet depressing assisted living dining area. He also has an option to eat in a smaller food area close to his room if not wanting to go to tge main area. They've had construction going on in the past year putting new windows in and re-do of the hallways. It's getting there. The workers are all nice, good and nursing. They have pt/ot there and he's been doing that lately but he's not interested in activities other than watching his tv.

Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Judy B

Independent Living

Resident/client

June 30, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars

I thank God every day He found this place for us!!

I've lived at Merrill Gardens for 11 months. Loved it from the first day, although I didn't get to enjoy all the activities for many months due to having a back injury. But the first great thing I found was how friendly and helpful the staff is. This goes for the residents as well. For the past several months since my back has healed, I've been enjoying so many fun things regularly. Weekly I enjoy water aerobics, karaoke, Bible study, Sunday church service and watercolor workshop. Monthly I love the Ladies tea and going out to lunch. They have talented musical entertainment every couple of weeks. The food here is superb! It's like having a restaurant in your home since you can eat anytime you want. The evening meals are like a Sunday dinner, always special & the desserts are to die for! There are many other activities I hope to do in time. It is so peaceful to sit in the lovely gardens. My only regret is that we didn't move here 10 years ago so we would have had more years to enjoy it!

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 23, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place

[Name removed] spent four hours with us when we toured the property and took the time to introduce [name removed] to everyone we met. By the end of the visit, he felt completely comfortable and ready to move in. The maintenance staff is also excellent, and both the maintenance person and the tech specialist have been very helpful and responsive.

Evelyn

Independent Living

Resident/client

March 5, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Carrying Staff

I wonder give them a 5 in all the categories. I'm very pleased that I selected Merrill Gardens. I like the staff, the food, and I've met some very nice residents. I'm also getting excellent rehab for my balance issue, which is very much appreciated. Also, the staff, who cleans my room, is very good. I would definitely recommend Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place as a place to live.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

February 25, 2026

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place

Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place wasn't what we thought it would be. The apartments were dark and not very cheery. The restaurant served the same meals each week, many barely warm. Also, the cleaning crew was lacking.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 5, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place

The rent was lower but the care $$ is higher. Still lower overall. Lower cost. Small nice room. I think it's a good place, nice people, good food, decent price

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 30, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Our experience

The quality of the provided room cleaning. The very nice common areas, dining room, and meals. Yes I would recommend.

Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Gina S

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 13, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Amazing staff

My father was only there for about a week. Before he passed. But I would rate all the categories five for categories one through five. The food is probably a four.. we didn't get to experience the activities. As far as value for the money. I looked at a lot of places and this one did seem the most reasonable The entire staff is absolutely fantastic. From the initial intake to the daily CNAs and nurses and the director who had to call me and tell me about my dad's passing. Everyone was absolutely wonderful. My father was really starting to settle in. I would be happy to talk to anyone that is considering Merrill gardens. I looked at so many places over a 6-month period

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Staff
5.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 19, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place

The complex is lovely with an interior courtyard, lots of greenery, dining excellent, receptionist team wonderful, limited assistance but good support. Only drawback is once folks required more care, had to move. Great place for seniors! Residents were friendly and welcoming. The residents helped parents get to know their way around.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

July 14, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

I spent 6 mos there. In that time I met 1 person who was in my age bracket that lived as an independent who was blind. I became somewhat of a caretaker than just friends. There were more women then men but None my age. Entertainment consisted of board games and random speakers. A movie once a week sitting on hard chairs. Thursday thru Friday was a 2 drink happy hour followed by a 4pm dinner. While I was there many people were hospitalized with severe abdominal infections. They allowed people with Covid to rejoin the dining room as soon as they were discharged from the hospital. Multiple people required EMS every day from falls and such. I don't know if I mentioned my medication was taken from my apartment the day I moved in and later recovered

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

June 26, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place review

The people that work here seem to like their jobs ! Very friendly, happy, and caring. If you have a question they will find you the answer. Everyone LOVES the food ! Great tasting, nutritious meals. It is clean and well maintained.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

June 26, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Stay here at MG!

I would recommend to others. The food is not fried with olive or avocado oil.

Anna May

Assisted Living

Toured community

June 11, 2025

1.0 out of 5 stars

My brother was ready to move in , flights were booked, hotel was booked, rental car was booked all left was to order furniture then I got a call saying they could not take my brother he needed to much care. My brother is doing amazing, he is self sufficient and making friends. He gets his meds twice a day and that’s all. I will say [name removed] was fantastic, she made you feel like moving into Merrill Gardens, they are lucky to have her.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

June 2, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

my experience

It is too expensive for what you get. Food was cold often. Cleaning crew was not the best. And maintenance was slow to respond due to being short handed.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Brenda

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 30, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Highly recommend

[name removed] ,at the front desk has been extremely helpful. [name removed] also. Apartment sizes seem good! Amenities are too, mom just does not take advantage of them quite yet.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

May 21, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Would not recommend

Roach infested. Poor nursing staff. Poor management - manager left and staff continued. Food was poor at best and always served cold. It was ridiculously overpriced.

Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
4.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place

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