Merrill Gardens

This facility is doing really well in taking care of my Mother-In-Law. She has a special service called the ridge program and the staff takes a little extra care of her and they check on her every 30 minutes. They look out for any special needs that she has and they are quick to communicate with me if anything is out of the ordinary. They are even really good at inviting her to join in on some of the activities like bingo, flower decorating, exercise classes, and field trips. This facility is meeting her needs very well and I would recommend them to other families.

My sister is doing well here and is happy. The staff is always friendly and willing to help. They are fed 3x a day and the food is excellent. It is always clean and kept nice. She enjoys some of daily activities the offer. I would recommend this community.

Things are going very well here and my family is very happy with the care our loved one is receiving. Everyone seems to be very proactive, open, and responsive to any feedback we have. They’re also good about being able to redirect her if she gets upset about something. She seems very happy anytime I see her, though. They have what’s called a Bridge Program which is geared towards residents with moderate dementia. They have specialized activities for them and they seem to be able to focus more of their attention towards those particular residents. The food’s pretty good and I think she’s happy with it. They’ve worked on seating her with people that she’s already known for a while so she’s comfortable in her surroundings but if she doesn’t feel like going to the dining room then they’ll bring her food to her. All in all, it’s been a good experience and I highly recommend them.

My Mother is very happy here and the staff is treating her wonderfully. It’s a very beautiful facility and it’s a great fit for her. The community has a lot of activities like singers who come in, a library upstairs, trips to go shopping, and bingo. A few of the amenities my mom likes is they have an in-house stylist, trips to the casino, and they are pet friendly! They also have a pretty dining room with white table cloths and she enjoys the food. I would recommend this community to other families

Mom is the memory care here and the staff is really good and they care. Housekeeping does a good at keeping things clean. They have lots of daily activities this is one of the reasons we chose this community. She has 3 good meals a day. It has a nice garden area.There is a bus that will take them shopping and on day trips. I would recommend this community.

I have been all over the place in Fresno looking at different properties for my loved ones. The price here couldn’t be beat and I believe it worth paying for. It is a great facility and I have no complaints. They provide activities for the residents and their food is great. Nothing is every out of sorts so their cleanliness is good. They have great Christmas decorations as well. They are really wonderful. I recommend this location to other families that are looking into their options.

Bright, cheerful and beautifully decorated for Christmas. I did not see many residents, but I liked the layout. I also liked the fact that you can eat your meals any time of the day from 7:00 to 7:00. Location is wonderful - near shopping and near medical (and it happens to be near my daughter).

This community feels like you are at a resort. The staff is friendly, great people. The grounds are beautiful with a nice patio that has water features. The dining room is open 7-7 They have good food and they have 2 main dishes for the day and different things to choose from if you want something else. This community opened in May so very new. They don't clean my mom's place as often as they could. They will do her linens 1x a week. I would recommend this place.

*Staff 5 *Cleanliness 5 *Activities 5 *Friendliness 5 *Food 5 Transition from home to Merrill Gardens was as smooth as one can expect with someone with cognitive impairment. The staff was very helpful during the transition, and continues to be so during these past few months. We are comforted in knowing that our mother is being well cared for.

Great tour....probably 1st choice at this time. Beautiful facility!

Legacy has been a Godsend to our family. When we visited, we immediately noticed that the staff and residents were happy, laughing and engaged. The staff at Legacy has made the transition from independent living to assisted living a very good experience. My mom is doing better than ever. Thank you, Legacy at Bear Creek.

Staff is always very helpful - thank you for loving and caring for my Mom. She is very happy here and that makes everything easier for my sister and I.

My grandmother lives here and I love getting to come visit here and being welcomed by such a loving and caring staff. I can leave here knowing she is being taken good care of.

My mother has been a resident here for almost two years. We couldn't ask for a more caring, loving staff. The atmosphere is always very welcoming. When we chose this place we made the right decision for our loved one.

Our loved one has only been here a short time, but the staff and residents have welcomed her into the community. The staff is very caring and attentive. We had choices, but we preferred Legacy.

Very friendly environment. Would like to see more activities associated with arts and literature.

Mom really loves Legacy! We have been so pleased with the staff and the facilities. Thank you !

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.

This is a beautiful facility to have your loved ones reside in. The staff is kind and wonderful, also very knowledgeable. However, I would only recommend this location depending on the amount of care that your loved one may need. I feel that there are not enough care takers and the medical services that they provided were, unfortunately, not the right fit to leave my loved one in. It was a shame because I love this place. It’s a nice location and they also have a swimming pool on site.

My friend is here currently and I think it’s a good place to go. They’ve been great. The staff is very nice and they try to accommodate him as much as possible. They have really good meals, they have an ambassador that tries to get you involved with the community and the other residents, they take trips to the casino, they help keep his room clean and make his bed, and the community is just really nice.