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Pacific Place, A Merrill Gardens Community
3500 Lake Boulevard, Oceanside, CA, 92056
Community Information
Pacific Place, A Merrill Gardens Community is an assisted living facility in Oceanside, CA. Pacific Place, A Merrill Gardens Community offers activities at their location for residents. These activities generally allow residents to maintain healthy lifestyles by encouraging movement and socializing with their peers.
Being able to chat with other residents becomes an important part of many peoples' lives and Pacific Place, A Merrill Gardens Community offers common spaces indoors to support that need. The benefit of living in an assisted living community is that making meals can be costly and time consuming process so Pacific Place, A Merrill Gardens Community provides meals for residents.
Staff is awake and available 24 hours a day so if any emergencies occur no matter the time, there will be someone ready to help.
Unique Features
* Lovely well-appointed community
* Many different floor plans to choose from
* Lovely garden area with fully enclosed walking path
* High caregiver to resident ratio
* Anytime dining from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
* Activities TV channel so residents can see on their TV what's happening each day
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Residents
MaleFemaleThe minimum age that a resident may be is 60 years old.
Staffing
Nurses on StaffDoctor on Call24-Hour Awake StaffVisiting PodiatristVisiting DentistVisiting Physical TherapistVisiting Occupational TherapistVisiting Speech Therapist
Facility Care Level
Care Level Percentage Light Care 42% Medium Care 42% Heavy Care 14% Pacific Place, A Merrill Gardens Community prefers that residents need: light care, medium care
Additional Services
Diabetic Care
Diabetic residents must be able to manage their own care, including blood sugar tests and insulin injections.
Memory Care Offered
The memory care area of this community is secured to protect the safety of residents who wander. The community's memory care area was purpose built to care for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia. The community's memory care section is in its own building.
Incontinence Care
Incontinent residents must be able to manage incontinence themselves. This staff at this community can remind incontinent residents to use the restroom. This community can care for residents with bowel incontinence. This community can care for residents with bladder incontinence.
Non Ambulatory Care
This community can provide a 1 person assisted transfer for residents who need help transferring, for example, from a bed into a wheelchair.
Other Care
This community can accept residents who are an elopement risk. This community provides multiple levels of care allowing residents to remain at the community while receiving increasing care.
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Transportation
Resident Parking AvailableComplimentary TransportationProperty Convenient to BuslineSmoking
Allowed OutdoorsAdditional Amenities
Activities OnsiteActivities OffsiteDevotional Services OnsiteDevotional Services OffsiteOutdoor Common AreasIndoor Common AreasBeautician OnsiteOther Services
Wheelchair Accessible ShowersHospice AvailableAging in PlaceMeals
Meals ProvidedVegetarianActivities Provided
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Average Room Pricing at Pacific Place, A Merrill Gardens Community
Room Type Assisted Living Studio 2480.00 Monthly 1 Bedroom 2900.00 Monthly Semi-Private 2 Bedrooms 4615.00 Monthly Disclaimer: The prices, amenities, features and care offered at senior communities are all subject to change; therefore information on this community profile may be out of date. Please note the costs per community are rough estimates; actual costs may vary depending on special offers and discounts, additional fees for services and care, and availability.
Estimated Fees at Pacific Place, A Merrill Gardens Community
Fee Type Assisted Living Community Fee Respite Fee Buy-In Fee 0.00 One-time High Care Needs Fee 2000.00 Monthly Medium Care Needs Fee 1200.00 Monthly Low Care Needs Fee 400.00 Monthly 2nd Person Fee 650.00 Monthly Disclaimer: The prices, amenities, features and care offered at senior communities are all subject to change; therefore information on this community profile may be out of date. Please note the costs per community are rough estimates; actual costs may vary depending on special offers and discounts, additional fees for services and care, and availability.
Paying for care
Commercial InsurancePrivate paySocial SecuritySeparate pricing structure for careVeteran's benefits
Nearby Communities
If Pacific Place, A Merrill Gardens Community isn't quite what you're looking for, take a look at a few other nearby communities that might be a better match.
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Number of Facilities | Average CostAverage Cost for 1 Bedroom |
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| Oceanside | 0 miles | 3 | $3,530 |
| Carlsbad | 2 miles | 3 | $4,010 |
| Vista | 4 miles | 2 | $3,280 |
| San Marcos | 6 miles | 2 | $3,440 |
| Encinitas | 10 miles | 1 | $4,750 |
| Escondido | 10 miles | 9 | $3,550 |
General Pricing Information for Oceanside Assisted Living
| Room Type | Minimum Cost | Average Cost | Maximum Cost |
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| 1 Bedroom | $3,000 | $3,530 | $4,950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $4,350 | $4,485 | $4,615 |
| Semi-Private | $1,795 | $1,795 | $1,795 |
| Studio | $2,295 | $2,835 | $4,050 |
Community Reviews
Need Better Communication!!
reviewed on: 09/09/2016 by AnonymousWhen the staff make changes they don't communicate very well. I have to be calling to update and make sure everything is going well. The meals provided are good my loved one likes that the dining is open from 7am-7pm. The quality of the food is good and healthy. I would recommend them to friends and family it would be helpful if the communication did get better.
Laundry is an Extra Charge
reviewed on: 09/16/2013 by Pam R.My dad has meals and housekeeping. They're very different. I'd give the housekeeping a five and the food I'd probably give a 2. He doesn't participate but there are so many activities available. The one thing that I would suggest to them or to people who are conisdering them is to make sure what someone is telling you is the truth. Don't just believe what one person says because it could be a lie. I was debating between two places and they told me that housekeeping would wash not only his linens but his clothes as well. That was one of the reasons I picked them. I come to find out that is not the case. They only do linens and it would be another $40 a month for them to wash his clothes.
Great follow through and spirit
reviewed on: 08/12/2013 by Tim BoyerThe number one thing that really impressed me the most is their friendliness and their spirit. The value is good, a lot cheaper than anything here in the bay area, but without seeing what else is there, you do what you have to. The people there seem very happy, they're on time, they're consistent and responsive. As my as I know my folks do some activities but it all depends. They may be great and my folks just chose not to do them but we're very happy and they are too. When I went and talked to the residents they were pleased and one of the things they have always said is if Pacific Place says they're going to do something they go and do it. Their follow through, happiness and spirit is great.
Overall, a place to consider
reviewed on: 05/21/2020 by AnonymousThe staff at Merrill Gardens is constantly keeping the community maintained, whether that be touching up paint or ensuring the elevators are clean. On occasion, my parents say some of the staff is not quite as friendly as they should be, but at the same time, others are great. The care services are good, however sometimes the staff can be a little slow to respond to care requests. The community provides good activities for residents to participate in as well. Merrill Gardens is a good value for the care and services provided, however it is a little on the expensive side.
Nice place, some disappointments
reviewed on: 07/25/2015 by AnonymousThe facility is very clean. Rooms are a nice size. For the most part the staff is always very friendly. I have only noticed one person who does not smile or acknowledge us, acts very cold. My mother complains about the food. Hot foods served cold, eggs that look like they sat in water, toast that is not toasted, rubbery waffles, everything served in disposable dishes (paper cups, plates, bowls, cheap plastic utensils), sometimes very slow service. The day we moved her in, we were very disappointed that no one greeted her. If we had not stayed the whole day, she would have just sat in her room. We took her to the dining room twice. I showed her where the salon was. A week after she was there, I showed her where the library was located, the laundry room, game room. We walked around the second and third floor. The second week she met some ladies, played bingo, had her hair done, seemed content. Third week, she had more friends and is more outgoing. I felt it was a very rough beginning that got better every day. However, she still complains about the food.
