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Enjoy More at The Oaks, A Merrill Gardens Community
We are here to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care at a surprisingly affordable monthly rental rate.
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A message from the
General Manager
I love that Merrill Gardens is a family-owned organization. It supports my passion to create a true sense of "community". I have the privilege to make a difference in the lives of our residents. From the day I walked into Merrill Gardens I knew this was where I wanted to be.
I am fortunate to lead such a passionate and dedicated team that shares the mission of enriching the lives of our residents by creating a community filled with life, laughter, and a sense of security. Join the Merrill Gardens family and let me be the first to have the opportunity to welcome you here.
– Tami Ojwang, General Manager

Great Care. Great Value.
Welcome to Sunshine City! At The Oaks, we celebrate your individuality and we want you to live as you choose. Our community is designed to help you remain active and our experienced team is ready if you need care.

Experience counts
With beautiful private apartments bathed in natural light, cozy amenity spaces and a restaurant-style dining room where you can eat on your own schedule, The Oaks is the perfect place to call home. We also enjoy all the great outdoors has to offer, with walking paths, beautifully landscaped grounds, and all kinds of daily activities. We’ve got parks in all directions, and everything you could ever need in the way of shopping, sightseeing, services, and medical facilities.
Our community features a seasoned team and we know how to provide a lifestyle that is filled with freedom, flexibility, friendships and fun!

An Active Life is a Happy Life
Managing a packed calendar of enriching activities is a full-time job and our Active Living Program Director is up to the task. We're driven by the desires of the people who live here and our days are jam packed with lectures, parties, outings, political discussions, games, social meetups, and religious interest events. More choices than you'll have time for in your day!

Meet your Neighbor
My wife Yvonne and I became residents of The Oaks in 2018 after moving here from a different senior living community. We love the bright lobby, how the dining room is open all day long, and the wide variety of activities. We have a pool table, card room, exercise room, poker table, craft room and a bar. My wife gets good care in Garden House (memory care) and has the same caregiver on a regular basis. The office staff, caregivers and food servers are always helpful and call residents by name. I would recommend The Oaks, A Merrill Gardens Community, to anyone or their loved ones.
– Vern, Resident at The Oaks, A Merrill Gardens Community






We know you're going to love it here.
The Oaks features 134 senior living apartments, including studios, one and two bedroom apartments with kitchenettes, as well as memory care apartments.
In addition to our independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, you can take advantage of our flexible personal care services program if needed, in which we tailor a plan to your particular needs. We offer great care at a great value.
Anytime Dining revolutionizes the idea of meal service by giving you the choice of when and how often to eat in our restaurant-style dining area. Your schedule, your way, 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week.
Our Active Living program is dedicated to giving you access to the kinds of physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual needs that interest you. Our Active Living Director builds our calendar around the expressed desires of the residents.
Community Amenities
Library
Living Areas
Meeting Spaces
Salon
Air Conditioning
Courtyard
Bistro
Movie Theater
Piano
Patio/Balcony
Washer/Dryer
Kitchen/Kitchenette
Parking
Fitness Area
Community Services
24-Hour Staffing
Resident Call System
Transportation Options
Anytime Dining
On-Site Maintenance
Weekly Housekeeping
Wellness Program
Pets Welcome
Nearby Communities
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Making Memories
Our urban lifestyle means more contact and connection with our community, and interaction with families, children, and people of all ages.
Contact us today to schedule a virtual tour!
The Oaks, A Merrill Gardens Community, is honored to be recognized by both Caring.com and SeniorAdvisor.com for excellence in senior living.
Positive consumer ratings led to this industry-leading distinction.