The community offers a variety of apartment options for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, designed for comfort, privacy, and convenience.

Yes. Residents are encouraged to bring their own furnishings and personal belongings to make their apartment feel like home. The community’s apartment designs support individual style and comfort.

Apartment features vary by floor plan. The community offers modern residences designed for comfort, convenience, independence, and daily living needs. Please contact the community for current apartment options and availability.

Yes. The community is designed specifically to support older adults and includes thoughtfully designed residences and shared spaces intended to promote accessibility, convenience, and comfort.

Residents enjoy maintenance-free living, allowing them more time to focus on activities, wellness, and social engagement rather than household responsibilities.

Residents enjoy freshly prepared, restaurant-style meals through Merrill Gardens’ signature Anytime Dining program. This flexible dining model allows residents to choose not only when, but how often they would like to dine during available dining hours.

Yes. The dining team works to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences. The program features nutritious, well-balanced meals prepared with quality ingredients. Prospective residents should consult the dining team about specific dietary needs before moving in.

Residents enjoy restaurant-style dining in an upscale setting with hospitality-focused service. The dining experience is designed to be social, comfortable, and flexible.

Yes. Residents may prepare meals in their apartments depending on the features included in their selected floor plan. Apartment options vary, and details can be reviewed during a tour.

Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates offers an upscale senior living experience with a sophisticated atmosphere. The community emphasizes connection, hospitality, independence, and wellness.

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Residents enjoy a full social calendar of activities, events, and outings designed to encourage joy, connection, personal growth, recreation, intellectual stimulation, and active living.

Yes. The community’s social programming, outings, dining experiences, organized events, clubs, shared gathering spaces, and amenities are designed to encourage friendships and ongoing engagement.

Yes. The community’s social programming, outings, dining experiences, organized events, clubs, gathering spaces, and amenities are designed to encourage friendships and ongoing engagement.

Amenities include concierge services, restaurant-style dining, a bistro, a private dining room, inviting indoor and outdoor social spaces, wellness-focused programming, a library, movie theatre, beauty salon, fitness center, and opportunities that support active, engaged living. The community is also located near local shops, restaurants, the public library, and other neighborhood conveniences.

1. South Coast Botanic Garden — A beautiful, peaceful outing with gardens, walking paths, seasonal displays, and plenty of places to enjoy nature at an easy pace.

2. Promenade on the Peninsula — A convenient nearby spot for shopping, dining, and casual outings.

3. Norris Center for the Performing Arts — A top attraction in Rolling Hills, this local theater is an option for plays, concerts, and community performances.

4. George F. Canyon Nature Center and Stein/Hale Nature Trail — A lovely option for fresh air, gentle nature exploration, and scenic views.

5. Peninsula Seniors – Scriba Family Center — A great local resource for social activities, classes, games, walking groups, music appreciation, book clubs, and other community programs for older adults.

Yes, transportation services are offered. Prospective residents should contact the community directly regarding specific scheduled transportation services available at Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates.

Family and friends are welcome to visit, helping residents maintain important relationships and connections. Specific visitation guidelines can be obtained directly from the community.

Yes. Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates is a pet-friendly community. Prospective residents should contact the community directly regarding pet accommodation and requirements.

Our community offers professional care services, supportive staff, and specialized Memory Care programming designed to help promote resident safety and well-being.

Merrill Gardens follows California licensing and employment requirements. Information regarding background screening can be obtained directly from community leadership.

Resident well-being is supported through care planning, wellness programming, 24-hour staffing, a resident call system, and coordination around changing care needs. Families should ask how changes in appetite, mobility, medication use, mood, or cognition are documented and communicated.

Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Residents receive personalized support based on their individual needs while enjoying a welcoming community lifestyle.

Our care team works closely with residents and families to understand individual needs and create personalized care plans. Care is reviewed regularly and adjusted as needs change, helping ensure residents receive the right level of support over time.

Assisted Living and Memory Care residents receive assistance with personal care, daily living activities, medication management, wellness monitoring, and coordination of care services. Trained team members help residents maintain health, comfort, and dignity.

Care staff are available around the clock to assist residents and respond to needs. Staffing levels are designed to support resident care requirements, though specific staff-to-resident ratios may vary.

The community has emergency response procedures in place, with trained team members available to respond quickly and coordinate emergency services when needed.

Medication management services are available through trained staff, helping residents take medications as prescribed and according to their individualized care plans.

Yes. Residents have access to Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services, allowing care to evolve as needs increase. Memory Care is available for those living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. Care plans are adjusted as needs evolve, allowing residents to age in place whenever possible.

Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates focuses on senior living, independence, hospitality, and lifestyle enrichment. Residents who need assistance receive personalized support in a residential setting rather than in a nursing-home environment. Residents enjoy private apartments, wellness programs, social engagement, restaurant-style Anytime Dining, activities, cultural events, and support that helps them live active, purposeful lives.