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Merrill Gardens at Lafayette

1010 Second St, Lafayette, CA 94549

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Anonymous

Family/friend

5.0 out of 5 stars

Perfect Location

My wife and I are staying here and the location is great it's right downtown. We are in the independent living and they come clean our room once a week and do the linens. They have lots of daily activities that we'll start doing soon. The food is good and no set times for meals you can go down anytime. It is really clean in here. I would recommend this community.

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Merrill Gardens at Lafayette

About the facility

This state-of-the-art community is known for its spectacular, penthouse-style design and its exceptional services. Proud to have been awarded the Best of 50+ Silver Design Award and the Best of Assisted Living in 2017, the community works hard to uphold that standard — by constantly working to better cater to residents’ unique needs. The convenient location is near the local park, shopping center, and restaurants, so nothing is ever out of reach for residents who like to venture out.

This wonderful community is a proud member of Merrill Gardens — a family-owned company dedicated to providing freedom and flexibility in retirement. You’ve spent your life building friendships, pursuing hobbies, and accomplishing great things — join a community that strives to help you continue that path. Merrill Gardens at Lafayette offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options to help accommodate unique lifestyles.

Community Amenities and Services

Committed to making each resident feel safe and cared for, the community provides 24-hour staffing and a resident call system to always help ensure security. To help residents lead a worry-free, fulfilling lifestyle, the staff handles daily chores and caretaking. They offer weekly housekeeping, on-site transportation, scheduled transportation, and a wellness program....

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Independent Living

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Pricing

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*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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Amenities

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Healthcare Services

  • Incontinence Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Meals & Dining

  • Meals Provided
  • Vegetarian

Room Amenities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Full kitchen

Community Amenities

Transportation & parking

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

Pets

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

Common areas

  • Indoor Common Areas
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Services

  • Beautician

Activities

  • Activities Off-site
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
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1010 Second St,
Lafayette, CA 94549

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Pet friendly

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Care types offered

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Reviews

for Merrill Gardens at Lafayette

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Overall Experience
4.5
Cleanliness
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Care Services
4.6
Activities
4.6
Value for Cost
4.6

A Place for Mom has scored Merrill Gardens at Lafayette with 0 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 0 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Merrill Gardens at Lafayette has 10 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.

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Anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

May 5, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

This was a good community. They had large kitchens in the apartments but the living areas were smaller. The common areas were very nice and so with the dining room. It felt like a hotel.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

April 14, 2019

3.5 out of 5 stars

Lovely facilities and great activities but not enough attention to individual residents' needs

Lovely surroundings, both common areas and individual apartments. Activity directors are outstanding and they offer a variety of engaging activities and have frequent musicians, enjoyed by the residents. My mother was happy meeting the other residents and participating in activities until she couldn't remember to attend. The staff were not really attentive to reminding her to attend activities or using her walker. Their system of dispensing medications is antiquated causing many errors when prescriptions change and some of their med techs do not follow doctors' orders. There seems to be a high turnover rate, likely contributing to these issues.

Cleanliness
3.5
Friendliness
3.5
Value for Cost
3.5
Care Services
3.5
Activities
3.5

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

November 16, 2017

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Perfect Location

My wife and I are staying here and the location is great it's right downtown. We are in the independent living and they come clean our room once a week and do the linens. They have lots of daily activities that we'll start doing soon. The food is good and no set times for meals you can go down anytime. It is really clean in here. I would recommend this community.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

February 21, 2017

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

A good experience!

My mother in law is doing well since her move to the community. She has mentioned that the staff is having some turnover. She is enjoying the place as much as she can being away from her home. The meals are good, but they recently lost their chef and the food is not as good as it used to be. Other than that, they take good care of her.

Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0

Anonymous

Memory Care

Toured community

February 15, 2017

4.0 out of 5 stars

Pleasant surroundings, nice extras (washer/dryer in apt.), good location. Considering it at present.

Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

January 27, 2016

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Attentive staff

The staff here is very helpful and attentive to the residents. They have lots of activities that seem to keep the residents happy and engaged. The facility itself is clean and well kept. The food here is also pretty good.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Anonymous

Memory Care

Toured community

January 7, 2016

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

I like the fact that they keep their clients entertained. The food is okay, I had it once before and it's not fine cuisine but it is okay.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

December 25, 2015

5.0 out of 5 stars
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5 stars

5 stars

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

KEF

Memory Care

Family/friend

October 14, 2015

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Mom absolutely loves this place, and we love having her closet to us. The food is great, and you can eat anytime during the day and order from a menu. The staff are really great; always up beat and very accommodating. This is basically the only place we checked out, saw it and knew it was right.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

October 3, 2015

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Everything is going fine

Everything is going fine

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

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Tips for evaluating your community options

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for Assisted Living. To ensure that a community meets your needs and expectations, we recommend that seniors and family members:

  • Know California’s regulations for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Depending on your state, you may even be able to look up inspection reports for the communities you’re considering. Learn more about California’s regulations for memory care and download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports.

  • Tour the location. Touring allows you to speak to current residents and staff, and it helps you confirm the accuracy of the community description and photos. Use our touring checklist to help guide your visit.

  • Confirm the availability of required services. Before committing, make sure that the community offers all the services your loved one needs, and that those services can be provided within your budget.

Frequently Asked Questions about Merrill Gardens at Lafayette

  • Merrill Gardens at Lafayette offers Studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedrooms. Learn more.
  • Call (925) 299-6912 to reach a resident at Merrill Gardens at Lafayette.

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