Merrill Gardens at Tacoma
Merrill Gardens at Tacoma
Merrill Gardens at Tacoma is a Luxury Senior Living Home in Washington
Merrill Gardens at Tacoma is a luxury senior living community located in Tacoma, Washington, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. The community provides various care services customized to meet each resident’s needs, from occasional nursing care and medication assistance to comprehensive support for daily activities. Just within walking distance from shopping malls, grocery stores, and parks and a short drive from Tacoma’s beaches and attractions, Merrill Gardens at Tacoma ensures residents access to both convenience and leisure.
The community aims to provide a stimulating and encouraging atmosphere where residents can enjoy active, meaningful lives. Offering housekeeping, home maintenance, scheduled transportation, concierge services, and flexible dining options, residents live convenient and comfortable lives. Along with enjoying amenities like the library, exercise center, greenhouse, and salon, residents can engage in a variety of activities like yoga, art classes, and holiday parties. At Merrill Gardens at Tacoma, residents are assisted in creating enduring memories and friendships through individualized care and enriching events.
Home Information
Merrill Gardens at Tacoma
Bed Count (Facility Capacity)
This is the number of people who can stay here (Facility Capacity).
This is the number of people who can stay here (Facility Capacity).
65
Facility Overview
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Facility Type
Indicates the state license category — e.g., RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly).
BH
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License Status
Shows whether the facility is currently licensed, closed, or pending renewal.
OP
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County
The county where the facility is located.
Pierce
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License Number
State-issued license number for this facility.
2595
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License Expires
Date when the facility's license expires and must be renewed.
March 31, 2026
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Profit Status
Indicates whether the facility operates as for-profit, non-profit, or government-owned.
For Profit
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 437 / 606 / 916 / 1357 / 1384 / 1452 sq. ft
Housing Options: Cottage / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
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Types of Care at Merrill Gardens at Tacoma
Assisted Living
Floor Plans
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4.8 miles from city center
7290 Rosemount Cir, Tacoma, WA 98465
Email:[email protected]
Phone:(253) 683-7312
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Phone:(253) 683-7312
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Senior Community!
Connect, laugh, and explore — all from the comfort of your home.
Daily Trivia Games
Test your knowledge, have fun, and win friendly bragging rights.
Shared Hobbies & Projects
Team up with others who love gardening, crafts, photography, and writing.
Birthday Celebrations
We honor our members with live shoutouts, music, and cheerful messages.
Story Circles
Share your life stories, lessons, and laughter with friends who truly listen.
Memory Match Mondays
Boost your brain with fun, interactive memory games.
Travel Time Machine
Take virtual tours through Rome, Paris, or America's most beautiful national parks.
Magic Nights
Enjoy weekly live magic shows that surprise and delight.
Pen Pal Connections
Make new friends across the country through letters, stories, and shared memories.
Golden Hour Music Sessions
Sing along to timeless favorites with live performers and themed playlists.
Garden & Nature Club
Watch live garden tours, swap growing tips, and share photos of your blooms.
Gentle Movement & Meditation
Stretch, breathe, and feel good with calming live sessions.
Tech Help Tuesdays
Get hands-on guidance for Zoom, email, or smartphones — no judgment, no stress.
Guides for Better Senior Living
From costs to care, explore the most important topics to make informed decisions about your future.
Comparison Chart
Compare Luxury Senior Living around Tacoma
Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed #
Pets Allowed
Home Owner
CCN
Occupancy
Home Revenue
Brookdale Allenmore
LSL
Luxury Senior Living
Tacoma
Cottage / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
80
Yes
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Merrill Gardens at Tacoma
LSL
Luxury Senior Living
Tacoma
Cottage / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
65
Yes
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Washington Seniors
Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)
WA Medicaid COPES
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Washington 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).
- WA Specifics: High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Washington Family Caregiver Support Program
WA NFCSP
Official government program page
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- WA Specifics: High urban demand; rural outreach.
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Community First Choice (CFC)
Washington Community First Choice
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- WA Specifics: Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~240 hours/year), assistive devices, training, transportation.
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
Washington OAA Services
- General: Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.
- Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- WA Specifics: 13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.
- Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Washington Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, WA 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).
- WA Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Washington LIHEAP
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- WA Specifics: Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Washington SCSEP
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WA resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified.
- WA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WA resident, wartime service, 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).
- WA Specifics: High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption
Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption
Official government program page
- General: Age 61+ or disabled retiree, WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$45,000-$70,000/year (varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; home value cap varies (~$250,000-$400,000).
- WA Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.
- Services: Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Washington SFMNP
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, WA resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- WA Specifics: Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.
- Services: Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Washington Seniors
WA Medicaid COPES
Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, Washington 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).
WA Specifics:High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
WA NFCSP
Washington Family Caregiver Support Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- WA Specifics:High urban demand; rural outreach.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Washington Community First Choice
Community First Choice (CFC)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- WA Specifics:Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~240 hours/year), assistive devices, training, transportation.
Washington OAA Services
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.
- Income Limits (2025):None; donations encouraged.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- WA Specifics:13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Washington Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, WA 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).
- WA Specifics:Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Washington LIHEAP
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025):~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- WA Specifics:Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Washington SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WA resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified.
- WA Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WA resident, wartime service, 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).
- WA Specifics:High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption
Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption
Requirements:
- General:Age 61+ or disabled retiree, WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
- Income Limits (2025):~$45,000-$70,000/year (varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; home value cap varies (~$250,000-$400,000).
- WA Specifics:Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county).
Washington SFMNP
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, WA resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- WA Specifics:Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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