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Merrill Gardens at Columbia

2205 Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29201

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Star E - Loved one of resident/client
5.0
Highly recommend, 5 star review

Merrill Gardens at Columbia gets all 5 stars, they were the best. All of the staff were what really stuck out to us. The manager, cooks, cleaning staff, receptionist, everyone was absolutely wonderful and they offered our family a lot of support.... Read more

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About the facility Merrill Gardens at Columbia

Situated in the up and coming BullStreet District, Merrill Gardens at Columbia features a traditional exterior with a modern twist that offers residents a luxurious feel immediately. The incredible community offers resort-style amenities that help every day in retirement feel new and exciting. The goal is to help residents retain freedom by offering flexible services and options that can be altered, if needed. Currently, residents can choose from independent living and assisted living lifestyle options.

The beautiful community neighbors multiple parks where you can enjoy soaking up sunshine by the pond or strolling with your beloved pups. Further away, you can even enjoy hiking or biking the scenic trails at Finlay Park! The area also offers other activities such as shopping, dining, and entertainment options. You can visit the Soda City Market to shop locally, Main Course to enjoy delicious food, or the Columbia Museum of Art to view new exhibits! The community is also conveniently close to multiple medical centers to help ensure easy access to care.

Merrill Gardens at Columbia Amenities and Services

Whether you choose independent living or assisted living, Merrill Gardens at Columbia enables you to live a liberated life full of pleasures and delights. Both lifestyles...

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Senior Living Options Offered

Assisted Living
Assisted Living
Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living
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Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Merrill Gardens at Columbia is a community within Merrill Gardens properties. See all Merrill Gardens communities.

Pricing for Merrill Gardens at Columbia

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Amenities at Merrill Gardens at Columbia

Health Care Services

Memory Care
Diabetic Care
Incontinence Care
Medication Management
Staffing & Ancillary Services

Meals & Dining

Vegetarian
Anytime Dining
Guest Meals
International Cuisine

Room Amenities

Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Full kitchen
Kitchenette
Ground Floor Units
Private patio, deck, or balcony

Facility Amenities

Dining

Bar or Pub
Café or Bistro
Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

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

Pets

Weight limit 41-50lbs
Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed

Common areas

Outdoor Common Areas
Indoor Common Areas
Main Street Shops
Barber Shop

Recreational areas

Arts and Crafts Center
Fitness Center
Movie or Theater Room
Piano or Organ

Services

Housekeeping
Beautician
Grocery Shopping and Errands
Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

English

Activities

Devotional Activities On-Site
Devotional Activities Offsite
Visiting Chaplain or Priest
Protestant Services

Reviews

for Merrill Gardens at Columbia
4.5(21 reviews)
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Cleanliness

5.0

Friendliness

5.0

Meals & Dining

4.7

Care Services

4.4

Activities

5.0

Staff

4.8

Value for Cost

4.8

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4.0
Gary - Toured community
Assisted Living
February 9, 2023
Verified Review
My Tour Experience at Merrill Gardens at Columbia

Good community. It was more than we wanted to spend.

Response from Merrill Gardens at Columbia

February 15, 2023

Hi Gary, it's wonderful to see you had such a positive experience touring our community! Although our community was ultimately not the right fit for you, we appreciate you sharing your experience.


3.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Assisted Living
January 4, 2023
Verified Review
Lovely Place but Dissapointed with Loved ones Care

The food was okay. The place was not a good fit for my loved one. They did not live up to my expectations, and what they promised. The place is beautiful, and I loved it. They are very pricey, and a bit on the high scale. It's better for Independent Living.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

2

Activities

No data collected

Staff

3

Response from Merrill Gardens at Columbia

January 6, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are saddened to know we did not live up to your expectations and ultimately were not the right fit for your loved one but appreciate your feedback and have made sure to share it with our community team. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.


5.0
Bruce - Toured community
Independent Living
October 7, 2022
Verified Review

Our family had an in person tour experience and from everything we saw and all the staff members we spoke with it was a great tour experience

Response from Merrill Gardens at Columbia

October 7, 2022

Hi Bruce, it's so wonderful to see you had such a positive experience with us! We do our very best to provide top-notch service, so it's great to see we're living up to this goal.


5.0
Star E - Loved one of resident/client
Assisted Living
September 15, 2022
Verified Review
Highly recommend, 5 star review

Merrill Gardens at Columbia gets all 5 stars, they were the best. All of the staff were what really stuck out to us. The manager, cooks, cleaning staff, receptionist, everyone was absolutely wonderful and they offered our family a lot of support.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Merrill Gardens at Columbia

September 20, 2022

Hi Star, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! We do our very best to provide top-notch service, so it's great to see we're living up to this goal. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.


3.5
Monique - Resident/client
Independent Living
August 29, 2022
Verified Review
A place that wants to make money.

It's okay, but it's very regulated.

Response from Merrill Gardens at Columbia

September 2, 2022

Hi Monique, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.


5.0
anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
August 26, 2022
Verified Review
Mom loves it

They get all 5 stars except for the food. I'd put that at a 3 - but the friendliness of the dining staff takes the edge off. All the folks I've met here love it. I have nothing but praise for Merrill Gardens at Columbia.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
CP - Toured community
Assisted Living
August 9, 2022
Verified Review
Property Tour

Merrill Gardens was clean. The staff was extremely friendly. The residents I met were VERY happy. I met a group of them congregated around the mailbox chatting with each other while they waited for the mailman to come. There were snacks for the residents in the lobby. They had an on-call nurse 24 hours a day. They offered great activities. Assisted living was all on one floor, which was great. I have nothing but great things to say about them - they were absolutely amazing!

Response from Merrill Gardens at Columbia

August 9, 2022

Hi CP, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are happy to hear that you only have great things to say about Merrill Gardens at Columbia. Please let us know if you ever need anything else.


5.0
Ruth - Resident/client
Independent Living
July 21, 2022
Verified Review
A great place to live

I love it, and I think anyone else would like it here too. The main reasons I love living here are the friendliness and the participation of the other residents. I like the activities as well, which include bingo, cards, chair volleyball using a beachball, and exercise classes even though I don't normally participate in those. I have a 1 bedroom studio that has a little area with a microwave and a stovetop, but no oven. I've got four big windows in the living area, it's nice and it's all need. I would recommend Merrill Gardens at Columbia to others.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4

Response from Merrill Gardens at Columbia

July 26, 2022

Hi Ruth, we are so happy to hear that you have loved the fellow residents, activities and rooms at Merrill Gardens thus far. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.


4.0
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
June 16, 2022
Verified Review
Tour experience

If it were up to me, I actually would have preferred Merrill Gardens at Columbia for my mother. The facility is newer and very nice. They also had a lot of big windows that let in a ton of natural light which is something we were looking for. We did not choose this facility due to the location as well as the fact that they only had a studio available and we needed something bigger. Overall it looked like a great place that I would recommend to others.

Response from Merrill Gardens at Columbia

June 20, 2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! Though your family ultimately did not choose our community we greatly appreciate that you would recommend it to others. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.


5.0
Heidi - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
May 23, 2022
Verified Review
5 star review

The facility is very beautiful and brand new, well laid out and had easy access. The staff have all been extremely friendly. For one person the apartment size is perfect. They offer a nice variety of activities and she loves the food. The value for the money is great, you get exactly what you pay for. I would absolutely recommend Merrill Gardens at Columbia to others

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

No data collected

Value for Cost

5

Response from Merrill Gardens at Columbia

June 2, 2022

Hi Heidi, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! We greatly appreciate that you would recommend our community to others. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.


4.0
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
May 10, 2022
Verified Review
Tour experience

Merrill Gardens is a very nice and new facility. The only reason we did not go with them was because the eating area was on the basement level of the facility. My loved one has mobility issues which would have made that a real challenge for him to use the stairs or elevator each day to go and eat.

Response from Merrill Gardens at Columbia

May 10, 2022

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We appreciate it greatly and wish you the best in your search.


5.0
John H - Toured community
Independent Living
April 21, 2022
Verified Review
Strongly recommended

I would rate Merrill Gardens at Columbia way above a 5 if I could. I visited on New years Eve and it It seemed like an awesome place to live. I got to try the food and it was fantastic and you get a menu to choose from and the chef is great. The apartment sizes were very nice. The manager is sweet compassionate, and very intelligent. I have looked at other places and Merrill Gardens had the best people, staff, and value. It is an A+ facility and I am hoping to move in here soon.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

No data collected

Value for Cost

5

Response from Merrill Gardens at Columbia

June 3, 2022

Hi John, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We appreciate it greatly.


4.0
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
February 10, 2022
Verified Review
Community Tour

They had a mix-up with regard to scheduling our tour appointment. No one was there to help us, so we had to reschedule, which was difficult juggling our schedules. The tour was fine when we were able to make it happen. They just didn't make the best first impression.

Response from Merrill Gardens at Columbia

June 3, 2022

Hi there, sorry to hear about the mix up but we are glad to hear you were able to reschedule the tour.


3.0
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
February 3, 2022
Verified Review
Community Tour

On my tour at Merrill Gardens, I was not satisfied with their answer to some of my questions regarding their dementia care.

Response from Merrill Gardens at Columbia

February 7, 2022

Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave this review! We always appreciate feedback.


5.0
anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
January 19, 2022
Verified Review
Great place for mom

I am getting great feedback from my mom about Merrill Gardens. She absolutely loves the food and raves about it, the meals are chef prepared. It is month to month so you are not stuck in a long contract. I would definitely recommend to others looking.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

No data collected

Value for Cost

5


5.0
anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
January 4, 2022
Would recommend

We like that it is a newer facility and even though it is independent living here is accountability there with the staff to check on our loved one. They have an automated system so if the residents don't push a button by a certain time in the morning the staff come to check on them. Also our loved one was able to get an ADA apartment that is well suitable for her needs.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

No data collected

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4.5


5.0
anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 1, 2021
Verified Review
I would recommend

I enjoy everything here from the staff members, to how clean the community is and how well the food is prepared. The value for cost is excellent, I have a studio apartment with a full sized refrigerator, microwave, washer and dryer, a stove and a large patio. They are also a pet friendly community.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Robin - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
November 15, 2021
Verified Review
Too Good to Be True

I feel like it's too good to be true. Everything has been just perfect for my mother. I get that same feedback from the other residents who live there. The staff are friendly. The residents are friendly and welcoming. It's a well organized, new, and beautiful facility. The cost is a little bit high, but you get what you pay for. And I think it's worth every penny.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Merrill Gardens at Columbia

November 16, 2021

Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave this review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.


5.0
Tony - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
May 24, 2021
Verified Review
Peace of Mind

I would highly recommend the community for others loved ones. Out of all the communities my loved ones have tried, this is the most responsive. What is promised and delivered is right in line. The activities offered include: outdoor activities, trivia, other games, and more for the residents in independent living to take advantage of. The memory care activities include: gardening, games, arts and crafts, and more. I am impressed what they offer.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
March 2, 2021
Verified Review
a little piece of heaven

My loved one loves the community. They make sure there is an alert system in case of emergency. The food is amazing and they have lots of activities for all the residence. They get to know the residence and adapt to them.. The community is pet-friendly and the location is amazing. I would recommend this community to others

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

No data collected

Value for Cost

5


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