This is really a retirement community, not assisted living. When you start needing assistance, they want you OUT. They only call it assisted living so they can charge the high prices and mandatory 3 meals a day. Find somewhere else.
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Merrill Gardens at Florence
Work
3275 COUNTY ROAD 47
FLORENCE
AL
35630
USA
Work
2567406999
Merrill Gardens at Florence - Florence, AL
Address
3275 County Road 47
Florence, AL 35630
Florence, AL 35630
Phone Number
Average Prices for Care Providers in
Florence, AL
Assisted Living Private:
$5,010/mo
Type of Care
for Merrill Gardens At Florence
- Assisted Living
- Senior Community
- Short Term Care: Respite
- Hospice
User Reviews
for Merrill Gardens at Florence in Florence, AL
Useful Resources for Merrill Gardens at Florence in FLORENCE, AL
Nearby Hospitals for Merrill Gardens At Florence in Florence, AL- Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital205 Marengo Street
Florence, AL 35631Distance: 1 mileTel: 256-768-8400Average Rating: %34.795:-87.6849Acute Care Hospitals
Heart Failure Care Rating: 92%
Heart Attack Care Rating: 80%
Pneumonia Care Rating: 91% - Shoals Hospital201 West Avalon Avenue
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661Distance: 4 milesTel: 256-386-1601Average Rating: %34.7451:-87.6764Acute Care Hospitals
Heart Failure Care Rating: 85%
Heart Attack Care Rating: 30%
Pneumonia Care Rating: 86% - Helen Keller Memorial Hospital1300 South Montgomery Avenue
Sheffield, AL 35660Distance: 4 milesTel: 256-386-4556Average Rating: %34.7464:-87.699Acute Care Hospitals
Heart Failure Care Rating: 96%
Heart Attack Care Rating: 70%
Pneumonia Care Rating: 92%
Description of Merrill Gardens At Florence in Florence, AL
Merrill Gardens at Florence is an assisted living facility. Assisted living facilities are an apartment-style habitat designed to focus on providing assistance with daily living activities. They provide a higher level of service for the elderly which can include preparing meals, housekeeping, medication assistance, laundry, and also do regular check-in's on the residents. Basically, they are designed to bridge the gap between independent living and nursing home facilities. When thinking about how to pay for care, assisted living facilities are generally less expensive than nursing homes, if assisted living is a viable option for your loved one.
Also, Merrill Gardens at Florence is a Senior Community. Senior communities are for seniors who can take care of themselves. It is often a set of apartments in a variety of sizes from studios to large two bedrooms, where seniors live independently, but may receive additional services like transportation, pools, a convenience store, bank, barber/beauty shop, resident laundry, housekeeping, and security, are all services and amenities that may be provided there.
Also, Merrill Gardens at Florence care provider provides hospice care. Hospice care is an infusion of home care and facility care provided to benefit terminally ill patients and support their families through their tough times.
More information from Merrill Gardens At Florence:
"Merrill Gardens at Florence is located just 15 minutes from downtown Florence. Our apartment-style community offers all of the amenities of a home without the work. Imagine a life without household chores, yard work or home maintenance. Invite guests to a meal, special event or social outing. With our on-site Active Living Director, scheduled transportation and Anytime Dining program ? there are opportunities to make new friends or entertain old ones right outside your front door. Welcome to Merrill Gardens!"
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User Reviews for Merrill Gardens at Florence in Florence, AL
On
Nov 18, 2006 09:36AM EDT,
a user
provided the following review of this care provider:
A user
Review of
Merrill Gardens at Florence
Nov 18, 2006 09:36AM EDT
This is really a retirement community, not assisted living. When you start needing assistance, they want you OUT. They only call it assisted living so they can charge the high prices and mandatory 3 meals a day. Find somewhere else.
Source: Yahoo Local
Source: Yahoo Local
Merrill Gardens At Florence Details
Facility Details
In Hospital:
No
Capacity:
83
Accommodations
Accommodation Types Available
Studio or Efficiency Apartment
1-Bedroom Apartment
2+ Bedroom Apartment
Parking Transportation
- Transportation Provided by Facility
- Resident Parking
- Guest Parking
Care Options
Outside Agencies:
Yes
Personal Assistance Types
- Activities of Daily Living (bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, etc.)
- Sitting, Standing, Walking
- Toileting
- Medication Management
Nursing Staff Level:
24 Hours
Community
Dietary Options
- Vegetarian
On Site Community Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
Languages Spoken
- English
Community Profile for 35630 in Florence, AL
Annual Crime Occurrences
| 35630 | Avg. | |
| Violent Crimes | 5 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Property Crimes | 6 | 3 |
Weather Conditions
| Average High Temperature | 91.7° F |
|---|---|
| Average Low Temperature | 30.3° F |
| Rainy Days | 33% |
| Average Rainfall | 54 inches |
| Average Snowfall | 4.4 inches |
Religions
| Percent Religious | 56.63% |
|---|---|
| Protestant | 37.26% |
| Baptist | 23.26% |
| Other Christian | 16.97% |
| Methodist | 9.39% |
| Catholic | 2.37% |
| All Other | 4.64% |
General Environment
| Provided By EPA; Closer to 100 is better | |
| Air Quality | 49 / 100 |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | 40 / 100 |
| Superfund Sites | 88 / 100 |
| Physicians per 100k | 186.3 |
People
| Male Population | 45.11% |
|---|---|
| Female Population | 54.89% |
| Median Age | 37.5 Years |
| Average Individual Income | $19,768 |
| Average Household Income | $26,862 |
| Population Change | 1.03% |
Cost of Living
| Compared to the National Average | |
| Overall | 31% Below |
|---|---|
| Cost of Food | 7% Below |
| Utilities | 14% Below |
| Miscellaneous | 2% Below |
Race
| White | 75.1% |
|---|---|
| Black | 21.5% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.5% |
| Multiracial | 1% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.1% |
Education
| High School Graduate | 75.99% |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 4.49% |
| Undergraduate Degree | 13.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 8.28% |
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