Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen

This ideal location enables residents to escape the city’s noise and enjoy the small-town feel of the charming neighborhood of Willow Glen. The community is surrounded by bright green trees, offering residents a vibrant, lively atmosphere. The classic interior is adorned with timeless furniture and decor, offering comfort and familiarity. Nearby, residents can visit boutiques, cafes, parks, or walk the trails along the babbling creek.

This 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 — why not join a home that helps you continue that path? At Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen, residents can choose from independent living, assisted living, and memory care options to accommodate their lifestyles.

Community Amenities and Services

To make residents feel at home, the community does its best to foster a friendly atmosphere. Being home often means taking care of daily tasks, but here, the staff aims to eliminate those worries by offering weekly housekeeping, on-site maintenance, scheduled transportation, and a comprehensive wellness program. They also take care of the cooking and provide nutritious, chef-prepared meals daily. Furthermore, the community provides 24-hour staffing and features a resident call system to help ensure each resident feels safe and cared for.

For residents requiring additional support, the assisted living option is ideal for its tailored services. You deserve your independence, so the compassionate staff works with you to provide the right level of care. They are readily available to assist with daily living activities, medication management, safety checks, and unique personal needs.

Although providing exceptional care comes first, keeping residents active and engaged is a close second, so the full-time program director is constantly filling up the calendar with new activities driven by residents’ interests and hobbies. Whether you prefer to stay fit and active or prefer to expand your knowledge, there is something in store for all interests. Activities include exercise classes, lectures, social gatherings, holiday celebrations, and much more. Each day holds a new adventure at Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen!

When residents are looking to kick back and relax, the shared spaces enable them to do so. Residents can spend time bonding and creating cherished memories in the common areas. They can spend time reading in the library, watching movies in the theater, exercising in the fitness center, strolling the courtyard, or getting pampered in the salon. Residents can also gather in the meeting spaces, living areas, or around the beautiful piano.

Living Arrangements

The community understands the struggles of finding a new place to call home, so they offer several floor plans to help you feel confident about making the right choice. Residents can choose from 95 spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Some apartments feature a full kitchen or kitchenette, and a patio or a balcony. Each apartment is also equipped with a washer and dryer. Furthermore, residents can benefit from the private parking garage to easily access their cars. Pets are also welcome!

Care Types Offered

Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen 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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