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Merrill Gardens At Columbia

2205 Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29201

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care
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(800) 780-8101

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(803) 999-2866

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,818
One Bedroom
Estimated $3,550
Two Bedroom
Estimated $4,366

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,566
  • Average State Price: $3,674
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Merrill Gardens At Columbia Description

    Merrill Gardens At Columbia is a community that offers independent living, assisted living and memory care and is located in Columbia, South Carolina and is part of the Merrill Gardens network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and suite room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 31 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Community Reviews

    9.1
    Merrill Gardens At Columbia
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 47 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 31 communities in Columbia
  • Ranking in State: 91 out of 489 communities in SC
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities B

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A


    Employee Reviews

    6.9
    Merrill Gardens
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 703 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in South Carolina

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Residents are very active, with good food and plenty of activities available.
    • The facility is beautiful, with helpful and caring staff.
    • Located incredibly close to a baseball park and downtown Columbia, it's considered one of the nicest retirement facilities in the area.
    • Impressive place, making a positive impression on visitors and new residents alike.
    • The community is new, beautifully located with great staff and amenities including a large park and a dog park.
    • Exceptional care and attention from the staff, with a special mention of a tour guide who made the visit memorable. The facility is clean, and the staff is helpful and accommodating.
    • Amazing facility with great tours, delicious lunch, spacious apartments, modern amenities, friendly staff, and residents.

    Negative Review:

    • Despite its beautiful facility, the management team is criticized for being unprofessional and not treating residents, employees, or visitors with dignity or respect.


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    Health

    Medication Management

    Wellness Program

    In-House Care Agency

    Safety Checks


    Services

    Bathing

    Dressing

    Grooming

    On-Site Maintenance

    Weekly Housekeeping

    Concierge Services


    Activities

    Active Living Program

    Fitness Classes

    Games

    Outings

    Charity Work

    Daily Activities


    Community Amenities

    24-Hour Staffing

    Resident Call System

    Library

    Living Areas

    Meeting Spaces

    Salon


    Room Amenities

    Private Apartments

    Generous Living Spaces

    Choice of Floor Plans

    Central Air

    Patio/Balcony

    Washer/Dryer


    Dining

    Anytime Dining

    Restaurant-Style Dining Room

    Bistro


    Transportation

    Transportation Options

    Scheduled Transportation

    Parking


    Pet

    Pets Welcome

    Small Pets



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Columbia which is 1.4 miles away and has a population of 133,803 (small city).
    • The average income is $63,435, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 87
      • Low Temperature: 49
      • Average Temperature: 68.8
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 146 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 217 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 28.0 years old, very low compared to other cities.
    • 4.28% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 4.55% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 39% Black or African-American, 5% Hispanic or Latino, and 51% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 7.07 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.3 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 4.38 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.45 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    Food Lion
    1.3 miles away
    Bi-Lo
    1.4 miles away
    The Gourmet Shop
    1.6 miles away
    Publix
    1.7 miles away
    Kroger
    2.2 miles away

    Transportation

    Columbia
    1.9 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Devine Woodrow EB
    2.0 miles away
    1720
    11.2 miles away
    5706
    11.2 miles away
    1597
    11.3 miles away
    1596
    11.3 miles away

    Banks

    First Citizens Bank
    0.7 miles away
    South Carolina Community Bank
    0.9 miles away
    Security Finance
    1.0 miles away
    TD Bank
    1.1 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    1.1 miles away

    Hospitals

    Palmetto Health Richland
    0.4 miles away
    HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia
    0.5 miles away
    SC ENT Allergy & Sleep Medicine
    0.6 miles away
    Palmetto Health Baptist
    0.8 miles away
    ContinueCARE Hospital at Palmetto Health Baptist
    0.9 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.5 miles away
    Agapé Pharmacy
    0.9 miles away
    Walgreens
    2.3 miles away
    Rite Aid
    2.8 miles away
    Longs Drugs- Kilbourne
    2.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Capitol Dental Group
    0.8 miles away
    Dentix
    0.9 miles away
    Capital City Dentistry
    1.9 miles away
    Colubia Dental Care
    3.4 miles away
    Affordable Dentues
    3.8 miles away

    Parks

    Page Ellington Park
    0.0 miles away
    Drew Park
    0.3 miles away
    Columbia Historic District II
    0.6 miles away
    Benedict College Community Park
    0.7 miles away
    Benedict College Historic District
    0.7 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Trinity Cathedral
    1.3 miles away
    First Columbia Baptist Church
    2.5 miles away

    Shopping

    Richland Mall
    2.1 miles away
    Capitol Shopping Center
    2.3 miles away
    Dutch Square Mall
    3.6 miles away
    Two Notch Retail
    4.9 miles away
    Town and Country Shopping Center
    4.9 miles away

    Culture

    Township Auditorium
    0.7 miles away
    Town Theatre
    1.4 miles away
    Longstreet Theatre
    1.6 miles away
    Trustus
    1.7 miles away
    Koger Center for the Arts
    1.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    The War Mouth
    0.6 miles away
    Lamb's Bread Vegan Cafe
    0.6 miles away
    Island Grill
    0.8 miles away
    Pitas
    0.8 miles away
    Sushi & Hibachi To Go
    0.8 miles away

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