Merrill Gardens at Madison

Moving to Merrill Gardens is among the very best decisions I ever made. I toured several facilities but always left feeling underwhelmed. When I entered Merrill Gardens, I said aloud, "This is it." From the moment I stepped into the lobby, there was a buzz of activity among residents in several areas. People were playing cards or board games, having conversations in the living room, putting together puzzles, completing word searches, and reading near the library. There was laughter everywhere. I knew this would be my new home. Perks include a theater, wellness gym, activities room, bistro, outdoor walkways, beautiful landscaping, and a dining room, led by a chef, that is open to residents from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is not possible to participate in all the back-to-back daily activities, including painting classes, exercise, yoga, and Tai chi, book club, Red Hat club, Jeopardy, Trivia, gardening, crafts, and guest speakers. Monthly birthday parties and meet-and-greet opportunities, holiday celebrations, and fun competitions are always a hit, and outings to restaurants, shopping, museums, and more are very popular. At Happy Hour every Monday, live entertainment adds to the fun, and performing groups are regularly on the weekly schedule. New residents are welcomed from day one, and genuine, caring, lasting friendships are developed among new and old. Caregivers are attentive and always kind and helpful, and the administrative staff continually asks for feedback from the residents. I cannot say enough about the joy of living at Merrill Gardens. I encourage everyone to check it out before making a senior living decision.

My father-in-law was a resident of Merrill Gardens in Madison for four years. He loved the facility! All the staff were always so kind and helpful. My FIL was very happy with the care and attention that he received. All the residents seemed happy and cheerful. Our family would highly recommend Merrill Gardens to anyone considering an assisted living facility for their loved one!

I have been very blessed to have moved here. I have so many friends and we all have come from the same background- selling our homes and moving in. I am very blessed to be here now. Merrill Gardens does a good job entertaining us.

Merrill Gardens has been a great facility to call home for my mother this past year. She is loved on by the dining hall staff, medication attendants, and the administrative staff. The activity director goes above and beyond planning a variety of activities both on campus and off for the residents. After my father died residents and staff surrounded my mom with love, care and friendship.