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Merrill Gardens at Madison
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Madison, AL
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Merrill Gardens at Madison

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Madison, AL
121 Brookridge Dr, Madison, AL 35758 View map
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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Madison

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Merrill Gardens at Madison is an assisted living facility in Madison, Alabama, offering a memory care unit for residents with dementia and an independent living option. The community provides hospice services on-site for residents who need them. The costs at Merrill Gardens at Madison start at $1,835 and range up to $6,631, with the average price being $4,233, which is less than the average price in the area. The community is pet-friendly, and while special diet meals are not always available, it can accommodate residents’ dietary requirements, including no or low-sodium meals.

Residents at Merrill Gardens at Madison are required to have a scheduled, structured activity every day, and the community offers a variety of activities, including musical performances and social outings. The facility is located near two hospitals, Huntsville Hospital and Crestwood Medical Center, and has above-average reviews for the area. Merrill Gardens at Madison offers 175 studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, with concierge services, scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing, and weekly housekeeping. The community’s Anytime Dining program provides fresh, restaurant-style meals served from 7 am to 7 pm, seven days a week, allowing residents to live a full and happy life built around their delights and hobbies.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 160 Rank #5 / 124Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 5th out of 124 assisted living communities we track in Alabama for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Alabama 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #18 / 50Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 18th out of 50 assisted living communities we track in Alabama for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Alabama facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
30 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #40 / 144Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 40th out of 144 assisted living communities we track in Alabama for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Alabama facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

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Starting Price
$2,995/Month

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusRegular
CountyMadison
Business TypeLimited Liability Company

Awards

Reputation 800 Award 2025
Great Place to Work 2024-2025

Ownership & Operating Entity

Merrill Gardens at Madison is administered by Stacey Henley.

Additional Services

2 services
TransportationListed as: Transportation options
Maintenance

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Emergency Call System

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Merrill Gardens at Madison.

Anytime / all-day dining.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Sizes
472 sq. ft 530 sq. ft 665 sq. ft 740 sq. ft 1046 sq. ft
Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

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Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Madison's city center to Merrill Gardens at Madison's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.26 miles to nearest hospital (Madison Hospital)

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Compare Assisted Living around Huntsville

Info below is compiled from the AL Dept. of Public Health (ADPH), 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Brookdale Jones Farm
AL
IL
Huntsville (Jones Valley Estates)
60
Facility 60
AL AVG 62
Rank #46 / 124
Yes
25
Facility 25
AL AVG 33
Rank #91 / 144
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Heather Brandt
Lynridge of Huntsville
AL
MC
Huntsville (Piedmont)
58
Facility 58
AL AVG 62
Rank #55 / 124
No
58
Facility 58
AL AVG 33
Rank #13 / 144
Studio / Suite / 1 BedALashawna Springer
Merrill Gardens at Madison
AL
IL
MC
Madison (The Shoppes Of Madison)
160
Facility 160
AL AVG 62
Rank #5 / 124
Yes
46
Facility 46
AL AVG 33
Rank #40 / 144
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Stacey Henley
Windsor House
AL
HOS
Huntsville
117
Facility 117
AL AVG 62
Rank #9 / 124
No
37
Facility 37
AL AVG 33
Rank #57 / 144
--Bennie Susan Henderson
Redstone Village
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Huntsville (Redstone Village)
56
Facility 56
AL AVG 62
Rank #56 / 124
Yes
17
Facility 17
AL AVG 33
Rank #111 / 144
SNF (Skilled Nursing) (56)-Amy Reynolds

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in Alabama

Merrill Gardens at Madison is in Madison, Alabama. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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In-home & community support

Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Income limit
2026 · Up to $2,982/month for an individual under the 2026 waiver standard. Trust and spousal rules require individual review.
Asset limit
$2,000 in countable resources for the individual applicant. Exemptions and spousal protections apply.

Eligibility

General
Alabama resident who meets Medicaid and nursing-facility level-of-care criteria for the elderly or disabled waiver.
AL specifics
A Medicaid eligibility decision and assessment are required; an income figure alone does not establish eligibility.

What it provides

  • Assessed home and community services under an approved care plan; specific hours and respite amounts require authorization.
Caregiver respite

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite voucher program

Eligibility

General
Full-time unpaid family caregiver providing at least 40 hours/week for a person of any age with disability or chronic illness; both reside in Alabama.
AL specifics
FY 2027 vouchers require no other respite assistance; one caregiver per household. Proof of diagnosis and eligible respite provider are required.

What it provides

  • Reimbursement for approved respite costs paid by the caregiver within the voucher award and period; limited funding.
Caregiver support

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Income limit
2026 · Income does not prevent access; greatest social and economic need receives priority.

Eligibility

General
Family caregivers of frail adults age 60+ and qualifying older relative caregivers of children or adults with disabilities.
AL specifics
Eligibility and respite allocation are assessed through the Area Agency on Aging.

What it provides

  • Information and access assistance; caregiver training and counseling; support groups; assessed respite and supplemental support.
Prescription costs

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Income limit
Eligibility depends on the participating pharmaceutical assistance program.

Eligibility

General
People age 55+ with chronic illness and limited prescription coverage; younger people with qualifying disability may also receive assistance.
AL specifics
SenioRx helps with applications and medication access. Eligibility and covered medications depend on the participating assistance program.

What it provides

  • Help obtaining free or lower-cost prescription medicines through participating assistance programs; no guaranteed annual savings.
Home energy improvements

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Who it is for
Income-eligible households whose home needs energy-efficiency improvements
Income limit
Generally at or below 200% of current federal poverty guidelines, adjusted for household size.

Eligibility

General
Low-income Alabama households selected by local weatherization agencies; priority includes older adults and people with disabilities.
AL specifics
A home energy assessment determines eligible improvements. Local agencies serve Alabama counties.

What it provides

  • Approved energy-efficiency improvements such as insulation and air sealing; no guaranteed household savings or fixed cash grant.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Merrill Gardens at Madison

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Merrill Gardens at Madison in?
Merrill Gardens at Madison is in the The Shoppes of Madison neighborhood of Madison.
02 Is Merrill Gardens at Madison in a walkable area?
Merrill Gardens at Madison has a walk score of 46. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
03 How long has Merrill Gardens at Madison been in business?
Merrill Gardens at Madison has been operating for approximately 30 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
04 Are pets allowed at Merrill Gardens at Madison?
Yes, Merrill Gardens at Madison allows residents to bring their pets.
05 Who is the administrator of Merrill Gardens at Madison?
Stacey Henley is the administrator of Merrill Gardens at Madison.
06 How many beds does Merrill Gardens at Madison have?
Merrill Gardens at Madison has 160 beds.
07 How much does Merrill Gardens at Madison cost per month?
Pricing at Merrill Gardens at Madison starts at $2,995 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
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