Merrill Gardens at Tacoma
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Tacoma, WA
Merrill Gardens at Tacoma
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Tacoma, WA
Merrill Gardens at Tacoma accepts Medicaid.
Overview of Merrill Gardens at Tacoma
Merrill Gardens at Tacoma sits in the West End neighborhood at 7290 Rosemount Cir, a 65-bed, three-story building with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. It covers three levels of care under one roof: assisted living, independent living, and memory care.
Walkability is a real strength here; the Walk Score hits 80, very walkable, which means most errands don’t require a car at all. Pets are welcome too, so a move here doesn’t mean giving up a dog or cat.
Day to day, staffing runs 24 hours, with respite care available and a resident call system in place for safety. Transportation services and fitness and recreation options handle the logistics and activity side without leaning entirely on family. Robert Brock is the listed contact for the community.
The amenities aim for comfort over flash: a game room, a library, salon services, and garage parking. Pricing starts at $3,700 a month for assisted living, and Medicaid is accepted, which opens up coverage options that not every community offers.
On the inspection side, state reviews here have tended to center on staffing and staff credentials, a theme that shows up across assisted living facilities broadly and isn’t specific to this one.
Put together, this is a walkable, pet-friendly community with three care levels, Medicaid acceptance, and a comfort-focused amenity list, the kind of combination that works well for families who want flexibility without sacrificing convenience.
65-bed community Rank #214 / 355Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 214th out of 355 homes in Washington for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 80 / 100 Rank #79 / 626Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 79th out of 626 homes in Washington for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
2024 Great Place to Work
2025 Reputation 800 Award
Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOperating
ExpirationMarch 31, 2027
CountyPierce
License Number2595
Emergency SystemsResident Call System.
Safety Features24-hour Staffing.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactBrock, Robert (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
Respite Care
HousekeepingYes
Activities
Starting Price$3,700 per month
Inspection History
In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.
Since 2023 · 3 years of data
3 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2023 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average
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Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 3 | 9 | This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the Washington average (3 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 437 / 606 / 916 - 1,452 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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4.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tacoma's city center to Merrill Gardens at Tacoma's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.88 miles to nearest hospital (MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital)
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Info below is compiled from the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Peoples Senior Living | AL ADC MC | Tacoma (Eastside) | 145
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145
WA AVG
81
Rank
#18 / 355 | No |
50
Facility
50
WA AVG
51
Rank
#329 / 626 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 46.2% | 5 | 1
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1
WA AVG
8
Rank
#118 / 282 | 4
Facility
4
WA AVG
31
Rank
#18 / 278 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#11 / 278 |
| The Village Senior Living | AL IL MC RC | Tacoma (South Tacoma) | 110
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110
WA AVG
81
Rank
#66 / 355 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
WA AVG
51
Rank
#320 / 626 | Suite | - | 1 | 0
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0
WA AVG
8
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#1 / 282 | 5
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5
WA AVG
31
Rank
#22 / 278 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#176 / 278 |
| GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston | AL IL MC RC | Tacoma (West End) | 85
Facility
85
WA AVG
81
Rank
#141 / 355 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
WA AVG
51
Rank
#189 / 626 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 98.8% | 2 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | 4
Facility
4
WA AVG
31
Rank
#18 / 278 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#40 / 278 |
| eliseo | AL IL MC | Tacoma (West End) | 71
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71
WA AVG
81
Rank
#195 / 355 | Yes |
20
Facility
20
WA AVG
51
Rank
#526 / 626 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms | 71.8% | 4 | 1
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1
WA AVG
8
Rank
#118 / 282 | 11
Facility
11
WA AVG
31
Rank
#54 / 278 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#70 / 278 |
| Merrill Gardens at Tacoma | AL IL MC | Tacoma (West End) | 65
Facility
65
WA AVG
81
Rank
#214 / 355 | Yes |
80
Facility
80
WA AVG
51
Rank
#79 / 626 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 3 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington
Merrill Gardens at Tacoma is located in Tacoma, Washington State.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Merrill Gardens at Tacoma
What neighborhood is Merrill Gardens at Tacoma in?
Merrill Gardens at Tacoma is in the West End neighborhood of Tacoma.
Is Merrill Gardens at Tacoma in a walkable area?
Merrill Gardens at Tacoma has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Merrill Gardens at Tacoma?
According to WA state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Tacoma's license number is 2595.
When does Merrill Gardens at Tacoma's license expire?
According to WA state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Tacoma's license expires on March 31, 2027.
Are pets allowed at Merrill Gardens at Tacoma?
Yes, Merrill Gardens at Tacoma allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Merrill Gardens at Tacoma have?
Merrill Gardens at Tacoma has 65 beds.
Are there photos of Merrill Gardens at Tacoma?
Yes — there are 8 photos of Merrill Gardens at Tacoma in the photo gallery on this page.
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