Merrill Gardens at Monterey is an assisted living facility in Monterey, California. This community offers a memory care unit for residents with dementia and provides an independent living option. Care can be provided for Spanish-speaking residents.

Costs at this community start at $3,695 and range up to $4,700. The average price in the community is $4,198, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,277. The cost of assisted living in this area is less than the state average. Depending on the services the resident needs, additional services may increase the cost of care.

This community is pet-friendly. It's a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. Special diet meals are not always available, but some can accommodate residents' dietary requirements. This community provides no or low-sodium meals. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has a variety of activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.

The closest hospital within 25 miles of Merrill Gardens at Monterey is Watsonville Community Hospital, which is 24.2 miles away.

This community has above-average reviews for the area; click for detailed reviews on Merrill Gardens at Monterey Reviews.

Some of the key amenities available at Merrill Gardens at Monterey are:

Beauty & Barber
Fitness Programs
Pet Friendly
Pool
Social Outings

Welcome to Merrill Gardens at Monterey, an assisted living community located in Monterey, California. Merrill Gardens at Monterey also offers other services at this location including independent living and memory care.

Life is Brighter at Merrill Gardens at Monterey

The first thing you'll notice about Merrill Gardens at Monterey is the bright, beautiful spaces, which boast a modern, yet comfortable feel. They're welcoming in the way a five-star resort is; sculptures adorn the common spaces, plush furnishings are everywhere, and indoor and outdoor stone fireplaces provide a wonderful place to relax. Residents can take a dip in the indoor heated pool, get their hair done at the on-site salon, or gather for movie nights in the theater room.

The beauty is more than skin deep here, though. The compassionate caretakers see care as a way of life, not just a service. They get to know each resident personally to understand their life stories, passions, lifestyle preferences, and medical needs. They're around 24 hours a day to provide support, whether it's for medication management or assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and more. They also ensure there's always something fun to do — seniors take art classes, get together for live entertainment, do exercise sessions and play with visiting animals.

Merrill Gardens at Monterey: A Great Place to Call Home

Merrill Gardens at Monterey is ideally located along the California coast, which means warm sea breezes and easy access to beaches. It's right next to The Del Monte Center, which offers upscale shopping and dining, and just minutes from the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. Residents enjoy doing wine tastings on Cannery Row, heading to Old Fisherman's Wharf, and visiting the Colton Hall Museum, where the state of California was born.

When they're done exploring, seniors can retreat to their beautiful residences — Merrill Gardens at Monterey offers four: two roomy studios, a one-bedroom, and a 1,000-square-foot two-bedroom suite. These apartment homes offer decks with beautiful views of the coast, large walk-in closets, in-unit washer/dryers, and full kitchens for entertaining.

To learn more about Merrill Gardens at Monterey's independent living, assisted living and memory care options, use the links above to connect with an advisor.

There is a hospital, Watsonville Community Hospital, that is only 24.3 miles away from Merrill Gardens at Monterey.

Some of the key amenities available at Merrill Gardens at Monterey are: