Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria
1220 Suey Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria offers a vibrant lifestyle for seniors looking for independent, assisted, and memory care living options in Santa Maria, California. It provides an environment tailored to individual needs, ensuring that residents can enjoy their freedom with access to care as required. The community has been recognized for its excellent memory care programming, receiving an annual Inspire Connection Award. The senior living community boasts various amenities and activities to engage residents, from an outdoor pool and spa to cozy common areas and an onsite wellness center. Living options include private cottage homes and apartments, with services such as Anytime Dining and scheduled transportation made available to enhance the quality of life for its residents.
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Community Details
Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria is a community designed to meet individual senior living needs while offering the freedom of lifestyle choices. With an attentive team, residents are assured security, support, and independence. Nestled between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara, the prime location provides easy access to local amenities, including shopping, dining, entertainment, and medical facilities. The grounds are expansive, contributing to the sense of openness and opportunity for leisurely walks or refreshing swims. Residents and visitors can enjoy the well-maintained outdoor areas as well as the thoughtfully designed indoor spaces that cater to both privacy and community engagement.
Details
- Security
- Support
- Accessibility
- Location
- Outdoor Pool
- Spa
- Walking Paths
- Well-Maintained Areas
Food and Dining
Dining at Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria is a cornerstone of the living experience. The Anytime Dining program provides residents with flexibility similar to that of home, with restaurant-style meals served from morning until evening daily. This approach to dining allows residents to maintain their schedules while enjoying fresh meals tailored to their preferences. The community's emphasis on hospitality and choice ensures that residents can savor their dining experience at their convenience, fostering a culture of independence and satisfaction when it comes to mealtime.
Dining
- Anytime Dining
- Restaurant-Style Meals
- Fresh Meals
- Flexibility
- Hospitality
- Independence
Amenities
Residents at Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria have access to a range of amenities that enable a luxurious and comfortable lifestyle. The community features a library, salon, and meeting spaces, ensuring that residents have places to read, socialize, and engage in activities. Central air conditioning ensures comfort within the facility, while landscaped courtyards and a bistro provide ideal spaces for outdoor dining and relaxation. An emphasis on wellness is seen through the inclusion of a greenhouse, swimming pool, and onsite wellness center. The addition of a piano, patio, or balcony in some living spaces enriches the living experience, allowing residents to enjoy their private quarters fully.
Amenities
- Security
- Support
- Accessibility
- Location
- Outdoor Pool
- Spa
- Walking Paths
- Well-Maintained Areas
- Library
- Salon
- Meeting Spaces
- Central Air
- Courtyard
- Bistro
- Greenhouse
- Swimming Pool
- Wellness Center
- Piano
- Patio
- Balcony
Activities
Activities
Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria places a strong emphasis on providing an active and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents. Winery tours, access to golf courses, and walking paths encourage residents to explore and enjoy the local area. Inside the community, a full calendar of activities awaits, driven by resident interests and including fitness classes, social events, creative projects, and games. The Active Living Program Director's achievement in receiving the Excellence in Service Award further highlights the community's commitment to enriching residents' lives through a diverse range of activities designed to promote social interaction, physical well-being, and mental stimulation.
Amenities
- Winery Tours
- Golf Courses
- Walking Paths
- Fitness Classes
- Social Events
- Creative Projects
- Games
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