Merrill Gardens at Tacoma sits right across from Sunset Terrace Park on South 19th Street at 7290 Rosemount Circle in Tacoma, Washington, and you'll see it's a large community with lots of different living options, so folks can choose from independent living, assisted living, or memory care, all on one campus, and they offer progressive levels of care for people as their needs change, which can make things easier down the road. The apartments come in one- and two-bedroom floor plans and give you home-like touches like washers and dryers, cable TV, all utilities except the phone, and internet with a personal email account, so you don't need to fuss much about extra bills, plus every apartment has a modern security key system and a resident call system for safety, and if you've got a small pet, you can bring it along. They run a month-to-month rental program with no buy-in and have a moderate income program if you need it, plus there's garage parking, resident storage, and regular cleaning, linen, and maintenance.
You'll find cottages within the community, which gives a little choice for those wanting a separate space, and the campus has landscaped paths, gardens, and a courtyard, which means plenty of room to walk around, sit outside, or just enjoy the fresh air, and there's even an indoor garden area for folks who prefer to stay inside. They take care of chores and yard work, and the dining services have all sorts of tasty meal options with an Anytime Dining program served restaurant style, along with a bistro and spots for barbeques or evening gatherings under string lights. For people who like to stay active or social, there's a full activity calendar, a wellness center, a salon and barbershop, weekly transportation, and meeting rooms, plus things like a grand piano, game room, library, and open fireplace for residents and guests to enjoy, usually with natural wood and sunlight brightening the space.
For health help, Merrill Gardens at Tacoma is licensed for skilled nursing, so it can handle higher medical needs onsite, and there's memory care designed for people with Alzheimer's or other dementias, meaning extra staff and structure in those areas. Assisted living services help with daily tasks if you need it, but independent living residents can lean on the staff only when they want. Their team is on-site around the clock, and there are resources for caregivers, along with glossaries and planning tools if you want to learn more about care decisions. The community is close to stores and restaurants, so you've got the basics nearby, and it's operated by Merrill Gardens LLC, a family-owned company, and they focus on a setting where people can meet neighbors, build friendships, and stay as independent as possible, with comforts that mix some traditional charm with modern features.
