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Community Information
Merrill Gardens at Citrus Heights is an assisted living facility in Citrus Heights, CA. Merrill Gardens at Citrus Heights offers activities at their location for residents. These activities generally allow residents to maintain healthy lifestyles by encouraging movement and socializing with their peers.
Being able to chat with other residents becomes an important part of many peoples' lives and Merrill Gardens at Citrus Heights offers common spaces indoors to support that need. The benefit of living in an assisted living community is that making meals can be costly and time consuming process so Merrill Gardens at Citrus Heights provides meals for residents.
Staff is awake and available 24 hours a day so if any emergencies occur no matter the time, there will be someone ready to help. If a resident needs assistance moving from a bed to a wheelchair, this facility has staff who can help. Merrill Gardens at Citrus Heights is operated by Brookdale.
Unique Features
* Anytime Dining
* Overnight trips to Lake Tahoe and Monterey just hint of events offered each month
* Dogs under 50 pounds welcome (strict weight limit)
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Residents
MaleFemaleThe minimum age that a resident may be is 62 years old.
Staffing
Nurses on Staff24-Hour Awake StaffVisiting NurseHomecare OnsiteVisiting PodiatristVisiting Physical TherapistVisiting Occupational TherapistVisiting Speech Therapist
Facility Care Level
Care Level Percentage Light Care 57% Medium Care 42% Heavy Care 0% Merrill Gardens at Citrus Heights prefers that residents need: light care, medium care
Additional Services
Diabetic Care
Diabetic residents must be able to manage their own care, including blood sugar tests and insulin injections.
Incontinence Care
Incontinent residents must be able to manage incontinence themselves. This staff at this community can remind incontinent residents to use the restroom. This community can care for residents with bowel incontinence. This community can care for residents with bladder incontinence.
Non Ambulatory Care
This community can provide standby assistance for residents who need help transferring, for example, from a bed into a wheelchair.
Other Care
This community provides multiple levels of care allowing residents to remain at the community while receiving increasing care.
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Transportation
Resident Parking AvailableComplimentary TransportationTransportation at CostProperty Convenient to BuslineSmoking
Allowed OutdoorsAdditional Amenities
Activities OnsiteActivities OffsiteDevotional Services OnsiteDevotional Services OffsiteOutdoor Common AreasIndoor Common AreasBeautician OnsiteOther Services
Hospice AvailableRespite OfferedAging in PlaceMeals
Meals ProvidedVegetarianActivities Provided
Prayer and Fellowship, Sing-a-Long, Weight Lifting, Tai Chi, Chair Aerobics, Bingo, Happy Hours live music & dancing, Poker, Black Jack, Mexican Train, Classic Movies & Popcorn, Fact or Fiction, WII bowling, Pinochle, Holy Communion & Rosary, Computer classes, Bible study -
Average Room Pricing at Merrill Gardens at Citrus Heights
Room Type Assisted Living Studio 2875.00 Monthly 1 Bedroom 3395.00 Monthly Semi-Private 2 Bedrooms 4550.00 Monthly Disclaimer: The prices, amenities, features and care offered at senior communities are all subject to change; therefore information on this community profile may be out of date. Please note the costs per community are rough estimates; actual costs may vary depending on special offers and discounts, additional fees for services and care, and availability.
Estimated Fees at Merrill Gardens at Citrus Heights
Fee Type Assisted Living Community Fee Respite Fee 150.00 Daily Buy-In Fee 0.00 One-time High Care Needs Fee 1325.00 Monthly Medium Care Needs Fee 875.00 Monthly Low Care Needs Fee 425.00 Monthly 2nd Person Fee 800.00 Monthly Disclaimer: The prices, amenities, features and care offered at senior communities are all subject to change; therefore information on this community profile may be out of date. Please note the costs per community are rough estimates; actual costs may vary depending on special offers and discounts, additional fees for services and care, and availability.
Paying for care
Commercial InsurancePrivate paySocial SecuritySeparate pricing structure for careVeteran's benefits
Nearby Communities
If Merrill Gardens at Citrus Heights isn't quite what you're looking for, take a look at a few other nearby communities that might be a better match.
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Number of Facilities | Average CostAverage Cost for 1 Bedroom |
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| Citrus Heights | 0 miles | 2 | $3,400 |
| Carmichael | 3 miles | 4 | $4,250 |
| Orangevale | 3 miles | 4 | $3,700 |
| Fair Oaks | 4 miles | 1 | $5,700 |
| Gold River | 4 miles | 1 | $4,500 |
| Roseville | 4 miles | 3 | $3,990 |
General Pricing Information for Citrus Heights Assisted Living
| Room Type | Minimum Cost | Average Cost | Maximum Cost |
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| 1 Bedroom | $3,395 | $3,395 | $3,395 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $4,550 | $4,550 | $4,550 |
| Semi-Private | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Studio | $2,875 | $3,565 | $4,600 |
Community Reviews
Going very well
reviewed on: 01/27/2016 by AnonymousThings are very well at Brookdale. There are no major complaints with staff or the facility. We are just trying to get used to their procedures and processes. It is a learning curve for all that... Read the full review.
Very, Very Friendly
reviewed on: 01/07/2016 by AnonymousThey are very, very friendly. The dining room is very nice and that is father's favorite place. We haven't gotten him involved in many of the activities, but it is nice to know that they are there... Read the full review.
I'm very satisfied with the services ...
reviewed on: 09/09/2014 by BRI'm very satisfied with the services at Emeritus at Citrus Heights. Most importantly, my loved one is happy there. I'm pleased with the friendliness of the staff and the care they provide,... Read the full review.
Review of Emeritus at Citrus Gardens Assisted Living in Citrus Heights, CA
reviewed on: 09/28/2014 by AnonymousVery nice! Felt very welcome and was invited for lunch. The food was excellent and the service wonderful. We saw the studio which was very nice and offered plenty of space for mom.
Comfortable living!
reviewed on: 12/15/2016 by AnonymousThe main thing we wish they could improve on is the meals. I have dined a couple of time with my mother, and the food is bland. I had ribs, and it was mostly fat, it leaves a lot to be desired.... Read the full review.
