Merrill Gardens at Lafayette
1010 Second St Lafayette CA 94549
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This state-of-the-art community is known for its spectacular, penthouse-style design and its exceptional services. Proud to have been awarded the Best of 50+ Silver Design Award and the Best of Assisted Living in 2017, the community works hard to uphold that standard — by constantly working to better cater to residents’ unique needs. The convenient location is near the local park, shopping center, and restaurants, so nothing is ever out of reach for residents who like to venture out.
This wonderful community is a proud member of Merrill Gardens — a family-owned company dedicated to providing freedom and flexibility in retirement. You’ve spent your life building friendships, pursuing hobbies, and accomplishing great things — join a community that strives to help you continue that path. Merrill Gardens at Lafayette offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options to help accommodate unique lifestyles.
Community Amenities and Services
Committed to making each resident feel safe and cared for, the community provides 24-hour staffing and a resident call system to always help ensure security. To help residents lead a worry-free, fulfilling lifestyle, the staff handles daily chores and caretaking. They offer weekly housekeeping, on-site transportation, scheduled transportation, and a wellness program. The community also offers any-time dining daily, so residents can enjoy fresh-prepared, nutritious meals whenever they’d like. The team aims to provide comprehensive care through these services, so residents can spend their time relaxing or tending to hobbies.
The assisted living lifestyle accommodates residents who could use an extra hand. The supportive care team happily assists with daily living activities, medication management, safety checks, and other personal needs. Furthermore, the community offers Garden House, a secure memory care environment for residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory loss. The unique programming enables the staff to personalize care and activities based on each individual’s personal needs.
Keeping residents active and engaged is very important, so the staff works hard to maintain the activities calendar. And when they say active and engaged, they mean physically, socially, and mentally. To stay fit, residents can participate in fitness programs or utilize the fitness center. To keep creative juices flowing, residents can nourish their minds by attending TED talks, art classes, and lectures. For the social butterflies, the community regularly hosts bingo nights, ice cream socials, and day trips. The calendar is ever-changing and is driven by residents’ interests, so residents will never find themselves bored or without options.
When residents are looking to kick back and relax, they are encouraged to utilize the shared spaces to bond. They can choose to watch a movie in the theater, stroll the interior courtyard, enjoy a drink at the bistro, cozy up in the lounge, or read in the library. Residents can also utilize the grand piano, meeting spaces, and salon.
Living Arrangements
Finding a place to call home isn’t simple — so Merrill Gardens at Lafayette does its best to help make it easier by offering several floor plan options. Residents can choose from spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Some apartments feature kitchens, kitchenettes, patios, or balconies, while all apartments are equipped with a washer and dryer. Additionally, residents can utilize the private parking garage. Residents are also able to bring their pets along to live with them!
Care Types Offered
Merrill Gardens at Lafayette is a residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), which in the state of California is a housing arrangement for persons 60 years or older where supervision and personal care is provided based on the needs of the residents. These facilities are also known as assisted living facilities and board and care facilities. A residential care facility may provide care for residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s.
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*Prices quoted are monthly rental charges and are provided by the communities themselves. Actual prices may differ due to one-time fees, timing and care services required. Speak with your Senior Living Advisor to learn more.
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