The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community

About half an hour from Sacramento, you’ll find this lovely community next to a charming residential neighborhood in Rocklin. If you’re looking for a fun, dependable, and fulfilling environment for retirement, look no further. The traditional design and decor offer comfort and familiarity — helping residents feel at home immediately. Throughout the community, you’ll see touches of greenery intentionally placed to help provide a soothing ambiance. With exceptional care and services, every day will feel like paradise.

This peaceful community is a proud member of Merrill Gardens — a fifth-generation family company that understands the importance of providing a family-like atmosphere for retirement. The Pines is located near several parks, walking trails, and restaurants — offering several entertainment options for residents. There is also a medical center nearby, so residents can easily go to appointments. The Pines currently offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options.

Community Amenities and Services

First and foremost, the staff prioritizes each individual’s happiness and well-being by providing a comprehensive wellness program. To help all residents live worry-free, the community offers 24-hour staffing, a resident call system, weekly housekeeping, on-site maintenance, and scheduled transportation. The in-house culinary team also takes care of the cooking and offers nutritious meals daily. For assisted living residents, the compassionate care team happily offers assistance with daily living activities, medication management, safety checks, and more.

Exceptional care comes first, but keeping residents active and engaged is a close second. Through creative programming, the staff aims to help residents lead a life built around delights and hobbies. Take up yoga in the fitness center, relax by the fireplace, or partake in lively activities. Activities range from cooking classes and art classes to jazz concerts and bible studies. The full calendar is driven by residents’ requests and interests, so new activities are always being added.

The community’s shared spaces are designed to help residents build lasting connections. Residents are encouraged to accompany one another when looking to explore the community. Residents can read a book in the library, enjoy a drink at the bar, watch a movie in the theater, or get pampered in the salon. Residents can also gather around the piano, in the beautiful courtyard, or in the cozy living areas.

Living Arrangements

Finding a place to call home is a challenging task, so The Pines offers several floor plans to help accommodate each individual’s unique desires. Residents can currently choose from 134 apartments including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options. Some apartments feature kitchens, balconies, or patios and are tailored for assisted living and memory care. The community also offers private parking to enable residents to easily access their cars when looking to explore the city. Additionally, residents are encouraged to bring their pets and personal belongings along to help them feel truly at home.

Care Types Offered

The Pines 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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