Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Hillsboro, OR

Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Hillsboro, OR

Overview of Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro

Situated in the historic downtown area of Hillsboro, OR, Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro is a novel senior living community, offering both assisted living and independent living options, tailored to meet the individual needs of its residents. The community features studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, ensuring a comfortable living environment. Residents can take advantage of services such as scheduled transportation, 24-hour support, weekly housekeeping, and the Anytime Dining program with fresh, restaurant-style meals.

Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro strives to create a community that fosters connection and meets the unique needs of its residents. The community offers a range of amenities including a library, salon, fitness area, and rooftop deck with views of Mount Hood. Residents can enjoy socializing in the courtyard, bistro and wine bar, or private dining room. Additional services like a resident call system, on-site maintenance, and wellness programs ensure a safe and healthy living environment. Pets are welcome, and the community encourages interactions with families and people of all ages, enhancing the overall quality of life for seniors.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 141 Rank #14 / 285Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 285 homes we track in Oregon for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Oregon facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Oregon that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #317 / 317Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 317th out of 317 homes we track in Oregon for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Oregon facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Oregon that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
1 year
Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #10 / 396Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 396 homes we track in Oregon for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Oregon facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Oregon that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

Awards

Sensight Resident Satisfaction Award 2025
Great Place to Work 2024-2025

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 31, 2024
CountyWashington

Ownership & Operating Entity

Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro is legally operated by Merrill Garden At Hillsboro, LLC, and administered by Nick Coale.

Type Of Units

Total
141 units
Total beds
141 units

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Smoking not allowed
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Emergency Call System
Transportation
Dining
Housekeeping
Fitness Center
Pet Friendly
Wellness Center

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$3,495 per month

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Inspection History

In Oregon, the Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities performs unannounced surveys and regular inspections to ensure resident safety in all care settings.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Oregon state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. OR average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Oregon average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (66% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (75% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityOR Averagevs. OR Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 832 This facility has 75% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (8 vs. OR avg 32).↓ 75% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 8.04.81 This facility has 66% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (8 vs. OR avg 4.81).↑ 66% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityOR Averagevs. OR Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 17 This facility has had 86% fewer total inspections than the Oregon average (1 vs. OR avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 86% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 506 / 765 / 796 / 805 / 825 / 1185 / 1386 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro

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Address 0.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hillsboro's city center to Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.32 miles to nearest hospital (Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Hillsboro

Info below is compiled from the OR Dept. of Human Services (ODHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro
AL
IL
Hillsboro
141
Facility 141
OR AVG 63
Rank #14 / 285
Yes
93
Facility 93
OR AVG 55
Rank #10 / 396
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
OR AVG 23
Rank #317 / 317
-1
8
Facility 8
OR AVG 31
Rank #33 / 282
8.0
Facility 8.0
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #246 / 282
Merrill Garden At Hillsboro, LLCNick Coale
Rosewood Park Independent & Assisted Living Residence
AL
IL
RC
Hillsboro (Reedville)
95
Facility 95
OR AVG 63
Rank #41 / 285
Yes
61
Facility 61
OR AVG 55
Rank #170 / 396
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
OR AVG 23
Rank #76 / 317
-8
52
Facility 52
OR AVG 31
Rank #257 / 282
6.5
Facility 6.5
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #207 / 282
Rosewood Investors Group, L.l.cEric Bevins
HOLI Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Hillsboro (Quatama Gardens)
90
Facility 90
OR AVG 63
Rank #49 / 285
Yes
45
Facility 45
OR AVG 55
Rank #266 / 396
Studio
6
Facility 6
OR AVG 23
Rank #288 / 317
A+6
47
Facility 47
OR AVG 31
Rank #244 / 282
7.8
Facility 7.8
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #243 / 282
Mcp Holi Senior Living, LLCTamera Alexander
The Springs at Tanasbourne
AL
IL
MC
Hillsboro (Tanasbourne)
84
Facility 84
OR AVG 63
Rank #62 / 285
No
86
Facility 86
OR AVG 55
Rank #38 / 396
-
18
Facility 18
OR AVG 23
Rank #216 / 317
-3
29
Facility 29
OR AVG 31
Rank #160 / 282
9.7
Facility 9.7
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #268 / 282
Springs At Tanasbourne II, LLCDhrasti Patel
Rosewood Memory Care
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Hillsboro (Reedville)
48
Facility 48
OR AVG 63
Rank #177 / 285
No
75
Facility 75
OR AVG 55
Rank #92 / 396
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
25
Facility 25
OR AVG 23
Rank #151 / 317
A+2
22
Facility 22
OR AVG 31
Rank #125 / 282
11.0
Facility 11.0
OR AVG 4.4
Rank #279 / 282
Cdr Hillsboro Trs LLCMiriam Maciel Ramirez

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every OR community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Oregon

Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro is located in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Oregon.

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Oregon Project Independence (OPI)

OPI

Age 60+
General Oregon resident, at risk of nursing home but not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
OR

Cost-sharing required; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Oregon Medicaid Community-Based Care

OR Medicaid CBC

Age 65+ or disabled
General Oregon 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).
OR

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Portland).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Oregon PACE (e.g., Providence ElderPlace)

Age 55+
General OR resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
OR

Available in 11 counties (e.g., Multnomah, Washington); Providence ElderPlace dominant provider.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Oregon Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General OR 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).
OR

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Oregon Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OR resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
OR

15 regions; rural priority; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
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

Oregon VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General OR 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
OR

High veteran demand; Oregon Veterans’ Homes option.

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

Senior Property Tax Deferral Program

Oregon Property Tax Deferral for Disabled and Senior Citizens

Age 62+
General OR resident, homeowner 5+ years, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$58,000/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Home value < county median; equity > 15%.
OR

Deferred taxes accrue 6% interest; repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Tax deferral (~$1,000-$3,000/year avg., varies by county)

Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)

Oregon Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+
General OR resident (or spouse of any age); no income limit.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
OR

Includes Meals on Wheels; prioritizes homebound/low-income.

Benefits
Home-delivered or congregate meals (~$5-$7/meal value, 5 meals/week avg.)

Frequently Asked Questions about Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro

Who is the owner of Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro?

Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro is legally operated by Merrill Garden At Hillsboro, LLC, and administered by Nick Coale.

Is Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro in a walkable area?

Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro has a walk score of 93. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

How long has Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro been in business?

Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro?

Yes, Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro?

Nick Coale is the administrator of Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro.

How many beds does Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro have?

Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro has 141 beds.

How much does Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro cost per month?

Pricing at Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro starts at $3,495 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

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