The community offers a variety of private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care designed for comfort, privacy and convenience.

Merrill Gardens at Woodstock
FAQs




Living Accommodations
Yes. Residents bring their own furnishings and are encouraged to add sentimental items and personal touches to make their apartment feel like home. Small pets are also welcome, subject to community policies.
Merrill Gardens at Woodstock offers spacious, modern private residences in a variety of floor plans. Designed for comfort, convenience, and independent living, many apartments feature full kitchens, accessible bathrooms, in-unit washers and dryers, and ample storage as well as balconies or patios. Contact the community for current apartment options and availability.
Yes. The community is designed specifically to support active, older adults and includes thoughtfully designed residences and shared spaces intended to promote accessibility, convenience, and comfort.
Residents enjoy maintenance-free living, including weekly housekeeping allowing them more time to focus on activities, wellness, and social engagement rather than household responsibilities.
Dining and Food Services
Residents enjoy freshly prepared, restaurant-style meals through Merrill Gardens’ signature Anytime Dining program between 7am and 7pm. 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 care director 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.
Community and Lifestyle
Merrill Gardens at Woodstock offers an upscale senior living experience with a sophisticated atmosphere. A warm, supportive, homelike and active community focused on connection, choice, hospitality, independence, and wellness.
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Residents enjoy a full social calendar of engagement including fitness classes, volunteer opportunities, games, creative activities, events, and outings. Programming is designed to support social activity, personal growth, recreation, intellectual stimulation, physical movement, and fulfilling daily routine.
Yes. The community’s shared gathering spaces and social programming, restaurant-style dining, organized activities, outings, games, and volunteer opportunities are designed to create regular ways to meet neighbors and build friendships.
Amenities include landscaped grounds, paved walking paths, and a welcoming courtyard. Inside, residents can enjoy spacious gathering areas, a cozy library, a fitness center, an on-site salon, a movie theater, and inviting common spaces. Dining options include a bistro, a private dining room, and a spacious main dining room featuring restaurant-style Anytime Dining.
Transportation services are offered for various outings and services. Prospective residents should contact the community directly regarding scheduled transportation services available.
Historic downtown Woodstock combines small-town character with a lively, walkable district of independent boutiques, galleries, cafés, breweries, and restaurants. Standout attractions include the Reeves House Visual Arts Center, Woodstock Arts performances, the Northside Hospital–Cherokee Amphitheater and Park at City Center, and the nearby Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta. Outdoor recreation is another highlight: the Greenprints Trail System links downtown with Noonday Creek Trail and Woofstock Dog Park, while Olde Rope Mill Park offers riverside paths and mountain-biking trails; Dupree Park for pickleball, disc golf, fishing, walking paths, and a playground. The area also hosts a steady calendar of community events, including the Woodstock Summer Concert Series, the Farm Fresh Market, holiday celebrations, parades, and seasonal festivals. A wonderful variety of dining ranges from casual cafés and bakeries to chef-driven restaurants and local gathering spots such as Reformation Brewery, making downtown an appealing destination for meals, shopping, arts, and entertainment.
Visitation and Pets
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 Woodstock is a pet-friendly community. Prospective residents should contact the community directly regarding pet accommodation and requirements.
Safety and Staffing
The community offers professional care services, supportive staff, and specialized Memory Care programming designed to help promote resident safety and well-being.
Yes, Merrill Gardens at Woodstock conducts background checks for all team members.
Resident well-being is supported through care planning, wellness programming, 24-hour staffing, a resident call system, safety checks and coordination around changing care needs. Families should ask how changes in appetite, mobility, medication use, mood, or cognition are documented and communicated. Our Garden House area dedicated for memory care provides a secure setting with trained team members available on-site 24/7.
Financial and Administrative Matters
Residents can enjoy a variety of services and amenities included in their monthly rent, such as chef-prepared dining, weekly housekeeping, utilities, scheduled transportation, a robust activities program, and more. Care fees may vary depending on the level of support needed.
Merrill Gardens at Woodstock starts at $4,495 though actual costs vary depending on apartment type, care level and selected services. Pricing is subject to change; please contact the community for current details.
Move-in fees and deposits vary. We are proud to offer a month-to-month rental option with no long-term commitment. The community can provide current pricing and specific financial details.
Residents and families may explore long-term care insurance, veterans' benefits, and other financial resources. Community representatives can provide guidance and referrals.
Families should contact the community directly to discuss available resources and eligibility requirements for outside assistance programs.
Our community offers a month-to-month rental structure, giving residents flexibility and avoiding long-term commitments. The community will guide residents throughout the transition, including apartment selection, move-in preparation, and settling in. Please contact the community for current move-in requirements. Specific move-out and notice requirements are outlined in the residency agreement and can be reviewed with the community team.
Care and Health Services
Merrill Gardens at Woodstock offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and dedicated Memory Care in an area of the community known as Garden House. Residents receive personalized support based on their individual needs while enjoying a welcoming community lifestyle.
Assisted living begins with an individually tailored service plan. Support is adjusted to the residents’ needs while emphasizing privacy, choice, and independence.
Our care team collaborates with residents and families to assess individual needs and develop personalized care plans. Plans are reviewed regularly and adjusted as needs change, ensuring appropriate support while preserving independence, privacy, and choice.
Assisted Living and Memory Care residents receive assistance with personal care, daily living activities, medication management, wellness monitoring, and coordination of care services, safety checks and 24/7 supportive services in memory care. Trained team members help residents maintain health, comfort, and dignity.
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 Woodstock 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.
Emotional and Social Considerations
Residents are supported through meaningful social connections, engaging activities, creative programs, physical wellness opportunities, personalized care, and a welcoming environment that encourages purpose, belonging, connection, and emotional well-being. Garden House memory care uses a Montessori-inspired Inspire Connection program built around people, place, and purpose.
Absolutely. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to schedule a personalized tour to meet team members, explore the community and learn more about available services and experience the community firsthand. You can also call to speak with someone directly.
Merrill Gardens at Woodstock residents and families frequently praise the friendly, warm, responsive staff, welcoming atmosphere, cleanliness, spacious apartments, flexible restaurant-style dining, engaging activities, and attractive common areas.
Moving to senior living is a major life transition. The team at Merrill Gardens at Woodstock strives to create a welcoming environment where residents can build friendships, participate in activities, and enjoy a lifestyle tailored to their interests and needs. Personalized support helps make the transition into senior living more comfortable and successful.