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Merrill Gardens at Rockridge
5238 Coronado Ave, Oakland, CA, 94618
Merrill Gardens at Rockridge
5238 Coronado Ave, Oakland, CA, 94618
Merrill Gardens at Rockridge is an assisted living facility in Oakland, California. This community offers a memory care unit for residents with dementia and provides an independent living option. Hospice services are available on-site for residents who need them. Merrill Gardens at Rockridge offers dental care to its residents.
Costs at this community start at $5,100 and range up to $8,695. The average price in the community is $6,898, which is higher than the average cost of assisted living in the area of $5,645. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. 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.
There are 34 hospitals within 25 miles of Merrill Gardens at Rockridge. The two closest hospitals are Children'S Hospital & Research Center Oakland which is 0.8 miles away and Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland/Richmond which is 0.9 miles away.
This community has above-average reviews for the area; click for detailed reviews on Merrill Gardens at Rockridge Reviews.
Some of the key amenities available at Merrill Gardens at Rockridge are:
- Clubs & Communities
- Pet Friendly
- Pool
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Social Outings
Services and Amenities
Accommodations
- Air Conditioned
- Beauty & Barber
- Beauty Salon
- Central Fireplace
- Deck
- Dogs Allowed
Dining & Nutrition
- Gluten-free
- Guest Meals
- International Cuisine
- Library & Computer Lounge
- Low / No Sodium
- Meals Provided
Care
- Ambulatory Care
- Dentist
- Designed Specifically To Accommodate Memory Loss
- Diabetic Care
- Hospice Available On-site
- Incontinence Care
Services
- Activity Center
- Complimentary Transportation
- English
- Housekeeping
- Nearby Shopping
- On-site Maintenance Personnel
Activities & Fitness
- All-day Dining
- Allowed Outdoors
- Birthday Parties
- Clubs & Communities
- Dances
- Fitness Programs
Neighborhood
- Outdoor Areas
- Piano Or Organ
- Raised Garden Beds
My mother lived at MGR for nearly 2.5 years, [dates removed] She thrived there. The social aspect alone really made her blossom: she never missed a meal, because sitting with her friends was so appealing to her. The food was always good. The restaurant staff were friendly, personable, and accommoda...
My mother lived at MGR for nearly 2.5 years, [dates removed] She thrived there. The social aspect alone really made her blossom: she never missed a meal, because sitting with her friends was so appealing to her. The food was always good. The restaurant staff were friendly, personable, and accommodating. There were issues with delays answering calls for aides. Each resident wears a lanyard with a call button, and there are call buttons installed in the rooms and bathrooms, but there can be a delay up to a few hours sometimes. That was discouraging. The monthly cost was not small: started out about [price removed] for the 1-br (a perfect size for her), and rose to [price removed]. On reading other reviews, it reminded me of the horror that was the move-out process after my mother passed. The manager at the time was incredibly unhelpful (e.g. didn't point out that I could use the trash bin on the first floor) and at no time did she offer condolences, either in person nor with a simple card. Shocking.
Read moreOur family had an in person tour and it was a really nice tour experience that staff were all very helpful with answering all the questions we had
They were very caring, everyone there. They truly cared about the people who lived there. The building was very nice and clean, which is one of the main reasons we put her there. It didn't feel like a facility. It felt like a home.
Our family had an in person tour and the lady who showed us around was not the most knowledgeable - but to her defense she was subbing in for the lady who was actually supposed to give us the tour. The finishes are more down scale which we were not very impressed with, but we absolutely loved the ro...
Our family had an in person tour and the lady who showed us around was not the most knowledgeable - but to her defense she was subbing in for the lady who was actually supposed to give us the tour. The finishes are more down scale which we were not very impressed with, but we absolutely loved the rooftop gardens. We were able to sit up there for awhile and actually speak with another residents. However the residents told us the meals were dreadful, and if you need assistance and call a staff member for help it could take hours for them to come.
Read moreWe chose Merrill Gardens because it was modern and bright, it is a dog friendly facility, and the overall atmosphere and the location as well for us. She has a very nice 1 room apartment that is large and spacious and she has a large patio off her apartment. The director and the community relations...
We chose Merrill Gardens because it was modern and bright, it is a dog friendly facility, and the overall atmosphere and the location as well for us. She has a very nice 1 room apartment that is large and spacious and she has a large patio off her apartment. The director and the community relations director are very personable and friendly. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are looking.
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