Merrill Gardens at Vallejo sits on 350 Locust Drive in Vallejo, CA, right in Heather Ridge, and serves people mostly 60 and over, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays for older adults who want community and support. The community stays pet-friendly, so folks can bring their pets. Residents live in a three-story building with studio, one-bedroom, semi-private, and two-bedroom apartments, each with a balcony or patio, plus a call button for getting help in their room. On-site, you'll find air conditioning, a hairdresser and salon, a fitness room, a reading area, a movie night spot, a hot tub, sauna, gardens, and game spaces for things like puzzles and board games-some rooms overlook a pretty koi pond and there's a library for quiet reading.
The staff stays available 24/7 to help with bathing, dressing, medication management, mobility, transfers, and reminders for incontinence care or other health needs. For those with diabetes, staff can check blood sugar and assist with insulin if needed, and those with dementia, Alzheimer's, or memory issues get separate, safer spaces and supportive therapies like music and pet therapy. The meals come three times a day, made from healthy foods and tailored for people with special diets like low salt or diabetes, and snacks show up during the day. There's lots for folks to do, from arts and crafts, reading groups, garden walks, and music therapy to regular fitness checks, workout sessions, movie events, and game nights. A full staff helps with room cleaning, laundry, and arranging rides for appointments, errands, or religious services, and a free shuttle covers local transportation needs.
Community events run in the evenings, social programs try to keep everyone connected, and there's Wi-Fi and high-speed internet throughout, with spaces wheelchair accessible for those who need it. Merrill Gardens at Vallejo has 80 licensed beds and features several room layouts while charging a starting assisted living fee of about $3,000 per month, with extra one-time and daily fees for certain services. Residents can relax in the common rooms, enjoy the view or socialize in the lounge. The staff keeps a reputation for being kind and helpful, always around for support or a chat. Merrill Gardens at Vallejo is certified by California's Department of Social Services and belongs to the larger Merrill Gardens network, carrying a focus on supporting residents' health, safety, and daily enjoyment, without being too fancy or complicated about it.
