Merrill Gardens at Madison offers three levels of residential support: Independent Living for residents who remain largely self-reliant, Assisted Living for those who need routine help with daily tasks, and a dedicated Memory Care program designed for individuals living with cognitive changes. Each care type is structured to adapt as needs evolve, drawing on an established Levels of Care model and supported by onsite physicians and nurses experienced in diabetes monitoring, medication oversight, and overall wellness coordination. Residents can transition between care types without relocating inside the community, which helps maintain continuity of routines and social connections.
Clinical resources extend beyond standard nursing. The secured community houses a wellness program that brings in occupational, physical, and speech therapists, along with podiatry services and hospice coordination. Staff are trained to deliver full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, and they can manage incontinence care when required. Transfers are accommodated whether a resident uses a walker, a wheelchair, or needs standby supervision. Medication management is available around the clock, and the Memory Care neighborhood is purpose-built to reduce confusion and support safe navigation for residents with memory loss.
Apartments vary in layout but may include a private bathroom, individual climate controls, cable service, regular housekeeping, and scheduled laundry. Not every unit has each feature, so prospective residents should confirm specific inclusions during a tour. The secured design minimizes outside disruptions while allowing residents to personalize their spaces to feel at home.
Dining follows a flexible plan. A set menu is published daily, but on-order options accommodate changing appetites, and snacks are accessible throughout the day. In-room dining can be arranged for recovery periods or personal preference, and a private dining room is available for family gatherings. The culinary team can modify textures, portion sizes, and nutritional content to meet physician-directed diets such as low sodium, diabetic-friendly, or high-protein selections.
Residents have access to an exercise room, a movie room for scheduled screenings, a wellness center for ongoing health checks, concierge services that handle appointments and transportation arrangements, and a library stocked with periodicals and large-print books. Routine activities use these spaces to encourage participation and social engagement without requiring residents to leave the secured campus.
