Merrill Gardens

We feel like we are home when we walk through the door. The staff does an amazing job taking care of our loved ones. The food is great and the chef does a great job making sure people are happy with the food. The facility is very modern and has a positive vibe. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

The cleanliness of the community, the friendliness of the staff members and the location played into our decision in choosing this community because those all did stand out to us.

This was actually our first choice. The facility is absolutely beautiful. I really liked the director, she had gone through the same thing with her mother and she just went above and beyond to help us out. All of the staff that we met were so kind and caring. I tell people all the time to check this place out.

The residents are a very nice and diverse group of people. They have lots of amenities and I feel that the community runs very well. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

For what it is worth, the meals and dining service is good and our loved one is enjoying the activities a lot she is very happy. We would recommend the Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place to families.

I visited twice with my parents and we were made to feel like part of the family. Their caring atmosphere is beautiful and wonderful ! My siblings and I have a sense of peace knowing how well our parents will be cared for at Truewood in New Bern.

If you have to be in as assisted care place, this is a wonderful place to be. I value the freedom that I have here. The staff is wonderful. They're always pleasant and helpful. They immediately learn your name and make you feel welcome. They have a lot of patience, which I appreciate. They have a lot of activities. I think all of these types of places are priced pretty highly, but I think Merrill Gardens is as fairly priced as any of them.

The community is wonderful and feels like living on a cruise ship! The are very friendly. There are a lot of activities for the residents to take advantage of. The food is very good. This seems to be one of their main attraction. They cook most of the meal when you order, it seems like it at least.

I chose Merrill Gardens because I checked several other places and it was by far the best. I have a 2 bedroom and it is very large. I have seen the 1 bedrooms and studios and they seem to be a good size as well. There is social hours in Fridays and they have other socials in between, so there is a lot of chance for engagement between residents. I would recommend to others looking.

I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. They had card games as a group, discussion group, and more for the residents to choose from for activities. There are activities available each day. They post menus for the residents to choose from. My loved one enjoyed the food in the dining room.

We're very pleased. The staff is very friendly. They work with us on finding solutions to any problems we may have. The maintenance staff has been bending over backwards to help out our loved one. She's made some friends going down to lunch and dinner. I feel like we got a good deal here.

We toured this community and the tour was very good. They answered all of our questions and were very informative. They were very accommodating and the staff was very helpful and friendly. We did not feel rushed at all and they took their time with our family. I would recommend touring this community

Merrill garden has done its best to get everyone active and engaged. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

The friendliness of the staff team and the care services is higher than 5 stars. The meals and dining is a 5 plus, our loved one really enjoys the food. The activities are a 5 plus, especially the Wii bowling. The value for cost is fine.

We chose Truewood By Merrill because it is very convenient for us and she is comfortable being so close to us. Also the value for the money was good and they had availability quickly, the timing was just right. She is very happy here and she says she really likes it. It is a very friendly atmosphere and staff have been great with her. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are looking.

My parents are "small town" people. The intake coordinator was personable and took time to hear their needs and get to know them. Both staff and administration have an excellent retention history. Most of their staff have been there over 5 years. That retention means staff are happy working there, if staff are happy then the residents are more content. We even returned a second time and they were more than willing to show us my parents selected apartment. There is a bit of a wait list for the apartment they want but that gives us time to pack and move them. This became their choice for Independent Living.

The community has a lot of activities available for the residents. I would recommend the community again for others for their loved ones. My loved one loves the nurses and the community has easy access for the residents and families.

I would tell others that the community and personnel are excellent. There is always something that I like to choose from for meals. There are card games, bean bag baseball, swimming, weight room, balance training and more that are some of the activities offered.

The community overall is very nice. I was extremely impressed with the kitchen and the food.

I was very impressed with the staff. They are good at what they do. The administrator had great stories about their own family, and you can tell she cares about the community and the population she is working with.