Merrill Gardens at Cedar Mill

Merrill Gardens at Cedar Mill, located in Portland, OR offers independent living, assisted living & memory care. Visit Provider Website

Three meals a day, weekly housekeeping, utilities, scheduled transportation and community outings are all part of the monthly rent at Merrill Gardens at Cedar Mill. Outside, there's a bocce court, an outdoor terrace with a fireplace and several patios. Inside, there's a theater and an arts and crafts studio. The community sits in the Cedar Mill neighborhood of Portland, OR, near Timberland Town Center.

Starting Rates at Merrill Gardens at Cedar Mill

Merrill Gardens at Cedar Mill says its starting rates are from $4,675 per month, for the community overall. Their website doesn't show a different rate for memory care, assisted living or independent living. Your cost moves with the apartment style, the services you pick, and the care and support you or your family member needs. Care and support services can be added as needed, and deposits and move-in fees vary. One request through Get Pricing gives you the rate for the apartment and level of care you'd take, which makes it easier to compare other places.

Floor Plans at Merrill Gardens at Cedar Mill

There are three floor plans:

• Studio, about 432 to 482 square feet
• One bedroom, about 596 to 648 square feet
• Two bedroom with two baths, about 925 to 948 square feet

Every apartment includes a kitchen or a kitchenette, so you can make coffee or a light meal without going to the dining room.

Garden House at Merrill Gardens at Cedar Mill

Cedar Mill's memory care happens in Garden House, which serves residents with Alzheimer's and other kinds of memory impairment. The landscaped grounds include enclosed outdoor courtyards. A team with special training is there 24/7. The Inspire Connection program uses Montessori ideas so your family member keeps a sense of belonging.

Near Timberland Town Center

Merrill Gardens at Cedar Mill sits between Portland and Beaverton, close to Timberland Town Center. The Oregon Zoo and the Portland Japanese Garden are nearby. So are Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Oregon Health and Science University, the Portland VA Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center.

What Reviews Say About Merrill Gardens at Cedar Mill

Three reviews single out the general manager. One credits the manager with leading the team, one with creating a warm and welcoming place, and one with listening to a family on its tour. One of those reviews also calls the meals delicious and varied. Another tells of a summer social where residents spoke highly of living there.