Merrill Gardens

Mission Ridge has been extremely accommodating to my parents. Residents and staff are friendly, happy to assist, warm and welcoming. I recommend Mission Ridge for anyone that wants parents in safe friendly home

Beautiful community, all the staff (administration, maintenance, nurses, housekeeping & kitchen) care about each resident. I would recommend this community for anyone looking for that extra care beyond independent living.

I recently visited a family member/friend at the Pines of Newmarket and was very impressed with the facility so I wanted to leave my remarks. The facility was very clean and every staff member I encountered was very friendly starting with the administrator when I walked into the building.

My great Aunt was transferred to the Pines and I am very pleased with the cleanliness of the facility. Staff are very helpful and pleasant. Very refreshing to see her in a high quality facility compared to others l've visited.

We moved my Husband’s grandmother into the Pines 5 months ago. She was previously in a 55+ building. Management, nurses, maintenance all are amazing people. We love the activities throughout the day!

Truewood is a wonderful community that feels like home. The staff are all very friendly and the food is great. This facility seems secure and caring of their residents, and I would feel safe leaving my relative in their care.

If you’re looking for a home with the extra care for Mom, this is the place. The manager [name removed] & Staff are great with caring on the well being of their residents. This property is clean & a great kitchen set up.

I moved to Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place [date removed}- the best day of the rest of my life. Everyone, from residents to staff, makes you feel welcome and loved. I have made so many friends and acquaintances in such a short time. You can be as relaxed, or involved as you want - I chose to be involved - address/deliver birthday cards for residents, member of Safety Committee and Resident Association Board member, etc. Also enjoy fun times - shopping trips, Adult Coloring classes, Wii bowling (great exercise), all kinds of card games, on site food pantry for residents needing extra can of soup or fresh banana, Gardening Club, monthly Ladies Tea or Men's get together, several types of exercise classes, church services and transportation to various churches, on site Physical and Occupational Therapy Department and on and on. In my opinion, you can't go wrong moving here. As a Resident Ambassador, I look forward to meeting new residents - - hope to see you soon.

I love Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place. It just feels like home everyone is so nice and caring. All the staff is incredible and very sweet. The place is clean and inviting. The food is real good and tasty. There gatherings and events are so much fun. What a great place to live.

My parents, age 89, were reluctant to move to an assisted living facility and wanted to be in their own in an apartment. After visiting Merrill Gardens and seeing how clean and comfortable the facility is, they changed their minds. They've been there over a year and a half and love it! They socialize (which they never really did before), enjoy games and entertainment, participate in managing the library and worship services. They enjoy the meals and say the food is delicious. They used to dine out all the time but now they prefer to eat in the dining room and have a fresh cooked meal. During the hurricane season or bad weather, we, the family, are kept up-to-date via texts with any plans of whether to evacuate, or not. My sister lives close by and was able to be with them during the storms. My parents are happy, content, and engaged! We children (5 of us) are pleased and grateful to Merrill Gardens for making my parents living situation the best it can be!

Mission Ridge is a beautiful facility. Everyone is genuinely helpful and so kind. It was a difficult decision to move my 91year old mother from the home she loved. However, after a few short weeks of adjusting, her comments are, "everyone is so nice, I just love it here and the food is so good!" I would highly recommend Mission Ridge.

Love everything about Mission Ridge. The people and the food is amazing! The staff is very loving and respectful. The community is clean and well maintained. Wish we could give it more than 5 stars!!!!

My husband and I have been independent residents at Merrill Gardens/Wright Park for almost 2 years. As my husband's caregiver, I chose to move into MG for the availabilty of emergency assistance 24/7. It's about peace of mind for me, but it's also much more. The staff here are kind, patient, and compassionate. The chef, along with his dining staff, work hard to provide us with delicious meal options. The special occasion brunches (Mother's/Father's Day, Thanksgiving/Christmas, etc) are amazing. There are plenty of activities and events to enjoy. My disabled/Alzheimer's spouse especially appreciates the views across Commencement Bay, the Olympics, the Port of Tacoma. Mt Rainier, and the Stadium District including Wright Park (even on the lower floors). Precious pets are allowed. The building and decor are bright and welcoming. My car is protected from weather and harm in the parking garage. We are completely content here. What's not to love?

It's a nice community and mom likes it there. We picked this community because it was a new facility . Meals included in rent . No huge sign on cost

The staff truly care about residents and their safety and happiness. The care and planning that goes into community events is top notch. Merrill Gardens is a great edition to our community and resource for families.

Memory Care, activities that encourage more movement (vs. just sitting and watching TV) could use some improvement. This is probably difficult under the circumstances.

The Merrill Garden staff have truly gone above and beyond in their care and support of my mom over the last 2 years. Their dedication to not just meeting her physical needs but also engaging her mentally and emotionally is wonderful. They take the time to listen, talk, and keep her engaged in meaningful activities which I believe has given her a higher quality of life.

My dad moved into Truewood almost 1 yr ago. He was scheduled for another facility but seen truewood as we were driving by and when he walked in he knew it was home! The people living there were so kind and the staff was amazing. My dad knew it was meant to be! They continue to make him feel part of the family!

We have had about a 2 week experience...Dad is utilizing the a la carte services to help him dress, bathe, and eat. Most of the people working here have a long history of working at the facility.people are friendly and management listens to your concerns. The facility has had a recent renovation and is bright and modern looking. There are many trees and beautiful scenery. Take a tour..you will feel like you have come home!..[name removed] family .

We have been looking for an assisted living facility for my parents for quite some time. We looked at many places but knew we were at home when we walked into Merrill Gardens and were greeted by wonderful staff. We had to move my dad in earlier than my mom, and they provided the extra services he needed. The place is beautiful, and we love how they decorate for the holidays. We are excited that my parents have started to get to know other people, especially other couples, and that there are so many activities they can get involved in throughout the week. We strongly suggest you visit Merrill Gardens if you are searching for a friendly, bright environment whose staff truly cares for its residents.