Merrill Gardens at Gardnerville

19.2 miles from city center

Description

Step into the embrace of Merrill Gardens at Gardnerville, a Nevada gem that goes beyond mere residence and truly embodies the essence of senior living. Nestled within its walls is a harmonious blend of offerings that includes independent living for seniors, nursing home with memory care, and a commitment to assisted senior living.

Within this vibrant home, medical services take center stage, extending from psychiatry services to personal care assistance and vital medication support. Small pets find their place, ensuring companionship remains a vital part of the journey, while the acceptance of Medicare simplifies accessibility to the highest quality of care. With a steadfast 24-hour staff, Merrill Gardens is a haven of assurance, committed to residents’ needs at every hour. The allure of the outdoors beckons with an inviting garden, while the well-stocked library invites intellectual exploration. Landscaped grounds and resident parking complete the ensemble, forming a space that’s not just a residence, but a testament to attentive care and a vibrant senior living experience.

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What does this place offer?

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed

Housing Options 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Amenities

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Independent Living

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Nevada Seniors

Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Home and Community Based Waiver

Nevada Medicaid HCBW

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nevada resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NV Specifics: High urban demand (e.g., Las Vegas); rural challenges.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), meals ($6/meal).

Nevada Senior Services Program

NV SSP

General: Age 60+, Nevada resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits: ~$1,800/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
NV Specifics: Limited funding; rural focus.

Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).

Personal Care Services (PCS)

Nevada Personal Care Services

General: Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), Nevada resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.
Income Limits (2025): ~$967/month (individual); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NV Specifics: Self-directed (family can be paid); statewide via DHHS.

Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), limited homemaker services, respite (~200 hours/year).

Senior Rx Program

Nevada Senior Rx Program

General: Age 65+, Nevada resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D, income below limit.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (individual), ~$3,380/month (couple).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
NV Specifics: Covers up to $38.75/month premium; funded by tobacco settlement.

Services: Prescription drug premium assistance (~$465/year), reducing out-of-pocket costs.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nevada Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nevada resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NV Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

Nevada Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Nevada Caregiver Support Program

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Nevada resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
NV Specifics: 5 AAAs; prioritizes rural, low-income caregivers.

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Nevada VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Nevada resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
NV Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Nevada Seniors

Nevada Medicaid HCBW

Home and Community Based Waiver

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nevada resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NV Specifics: High urban demand (e.g., Las Vegas); rural challenges.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), meals ($6/meal).

NV SSP

Nevada Senior Services Program

Eligibility

General: Age 60+, Nevada resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits: ~$1,800/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
NV Specifics: Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits

Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).

Nevada Personal Care Services

Personal Care Services (PCS)

Eligibility

General: Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), Nevada resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.
Income Limits (2025): ~$967/month (individual); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NV Specifics: Self-directed (family can be paid); statewide via DHHS.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), limited homemaker services, respite (~200 hours/year).

Nevada Senior Rx Program

Senior Rx Program

Eligibility

General: Age 65+, Nevada resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D, income below limit.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (individual), ~$3,380/month (couple).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
NV Specifics: Covers up to $38.75/month premium; funded by tobacco settlement.

Benefits

Services: Prescription drug premium assistance (~$465/year), reducing out-of-pocket costs.

Nevada Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nevada resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NV Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

Nevada Caregiver Support Program

Nevada Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Eligibility

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Nevada resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
NV Specifics: 5 AAAs; prioritizes rural, low-income caregivers.

Benefits

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).

Nevada VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Nevada resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
NV Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.