The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community, offers three levels of residential care—Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care—allowing residents to move between services as needs change without leaving the community. Medical support is in place for residents who wander during the day or night, for those who use oxygen, and for individuals who require physician-directed special diets. Staff are trained to assist people living with moderate dementia so that safety and daily structure are maintained within the Memory Care program.
Around-the-clock care is backed by an on-site RN/LPN, routine background checks for all employees, and an awake night shift. Residents have access to a fenced rear area for secure outdoor time, and emergency pull cords and personal emergency response systems immediately alert staff. A visiting podiatrist helps manage foot health on campus. Direct hands-on help is available for full-assistance bathing, dressing, and toileting, while eating is supported for those who can self-feed. Transfer assistance ranges from simple standby and walker support to wheelchair help and one-person transfers, ensuring mobility needs are covered.
Apartments are designed to support varying preferences, with options that may feature a private bathroom, kitchenette, full refrigerator, independent temperature controls, and cable service. Residents can personalize their living space with paint or décor, and routine housekeeping and scheduled laundry services reduce day-to-day chores. Not every apartment includes every feature, so prospective residents should verify the exact layout and amenities during a tour.
Dining provides both structure and choice. A set daily menu is offered alongside an on-order option for residents who prefer to select meals. Snacks are available between meal times, and a private dining room can be reserved for family gatherings or special occasions. Mechanical-chop modifications and other physician-prescribed diet textures are accommodated to align with the community’s broader special-diet program.
Beyond direct care, The Pines supplies a wide range of amenities: resident parking, outdoor smoking areas, pet-friendly policies, wheelchair-accessible common spaces, a barber and beauty shop, exercise room, wellness center, internet access, on-site religious services, concierge desk, library, special interest clubs, bistro café, card room, outdoor fireplace, lobby piano, puzzle room, a Veterans Wall, landscaped walking paths, and scheduled transportation for errands and appointments. It’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.
