Merrill Gardens

Mistywood is a friendly place in a really nice setting. My sister is very happy there, she feels like it is her new home. Food is not the best, residents say the food quality has gone down. I like the layout of the community. The room sizes are good. The staff is very friendly.

I am thrilled with the way they are handling the COVID lockdown. They bring her meals to her room. They have done a good job with the overall move in process. The food is exceptional, she loves it, it's delicious. It's a great place for my mom.

This is a very beautiful, clean facility. They offer assisted living and memory care units. We were impressed with the staff, as they seem to be very attentive to the residents-even when no one is looking, and the residents seem very happy. We would definitely "drop in" (without an appt.) at a few different times of the day, just to check up, but we would do that anywhere before making a decision.

Very inviting. Staff and residents are happy and positive! Beautiful place. Too bad their assisted living med techs can’t administer insulin due to the facilities licensing.

Larger studio, current open one is on a corner w/2 windows so it would be an extra $100/month, $5600. Level of care 1-$450, 2-$900, 3-$1300, 4-$1800, 5-$2250. Has 2 closets, pretty spacious. Residents can leave doors open or closed. Not a lock down, alarm goes off on exit doors not key card access. Has been open for 20 years, added onto so some differences in rooms. Smelt a little stale (like urine) in the first section. Assisted living and Memory Care are combined together. Have a private dining room for patients who need lots of assistance for privacy. (She said she never charges the $2,250 so the max would be $7,400 plus purchase incontanace products.)

this is a very active hands on assisted living operation which also offers independent living which I am currently a participant in. The activity room and recreation services dept are excellent. There is transportation to and from appointments available but only on tuesdays and thursdays They have entertainment 2 or 3 times a week and the same with moves although they don't have a theater, it's just shown in the Grand Room. The meals are OK but menus are limited. This is a very Happy, Bright place. Everyone including the Operation manager are readily available and great you by name when they see you. They one short fall is the lack of an RN after 4 pm and weekends.

The staff members I interacted with were very friendly. The front office personnel knew the residents by name and their different personalities. The Memory Care areas had a closed in feel. Lots small rooms which felt a bit like a maze. I did notice a urine smell in the halls. The semi-private rooms had a feel of some separation as the beds were not set up right next to each other. This was comfortable. The shared bathroom area was small and didn't lend itself to much personal space. The staff was very knowledgeable about dementia and Alzheimer's. They strive to accommodate the different personalities of the residents. There are even monthly informational meetings on caregiving and aging that family can attend.

New structure. Friendly staff that tries hard. Good location with shopping, walking trails, restaurants all easily accessible.

This facility was beautiful but $1500 for a studios is ridiculous to me.

This is a beautiful facility with everything that you could want in a care facility. The big drawback is it it is way out in distance, but the price is in line with almond height so it is more reasonable. There is a great selection of activities memory Care was very active the rooms were very nice in large enough for [name removed] and [name removed], with high ceilings in granite counters in bathrooms. The food was great. It is open dining from 7 to 7 and you can either order either one of two meals of the day or order anything off a regular menu, even breakfast. Transportation to doctors is provided but no Bible study or on site church services. But transportation is provided to local churches. This is a great facility just wish it was closer. We will bring [name removed] and [name removed] here to check it out as this is one of two choices in the final running.

The staff was friendly. We went at 3 p.m. so the residents were out and about with various activities. The rooms were clean. This was my first tour so I am not sure how to rate the facility.

Way to expensive. A really nice place though. It deserves 5 stars, wish we could afford it. So I only gave it a 4. Tour was [date removed].

The Ackerly is a very nice facility. We were looking for a home for our mom, that would allow a simple transfer from assisted living to memory care and they could definitely do that. They have a good memory care program and the layout of that unit is really nice. We did find it to be more expensive, and they don’t accept Medicaid if you spend down your funds. Lovely facility and caring staff.

Toured facility; beautiful facility but mom felt rooms were too small for her.

So warm and friendly. Definitely a comfortable feeling and homelike atmosphere.

Upscale retirement community. Lots of intellectual pursuits and services, modern, clean design & fantastic activities will keep seniors busy and occupied. I'd give it 4 stars but it's at the high end of the price range for the area. But if it's in your budget..... it's a great place

Loved it!

Really liked this place, a little far out there.

Toured without an appointment. Staff were friendly and allowed us to tour on our own. Residents seemed happy and content.

My mom has been there for 6 months. It was a big move for her but she is all settled in and very happy. She enjoys the food and the activities. She has made new friends. Thanks to a Place For Mom for making this transition seemless.