It is my pleasure to welcome you to Merrill Gardens at Carolina Park! I started my career in senior housing in 2001, and have since held various leadership positions as well as a past seat on the South Carolina Leading Age Board and South Carolina Argentum Board. I am honored to be the General Manager of this special community, you can tell it is a very welcoming and vibrant place from the moment you walk in. I look forward to meeting you and introducing you to our Carolina Park family!

– Tim Barresi, General Manager

You're Going to Love it Here

Located in the 1,700 acre Carolina Park master planned community with shopping, dining and outdoor activities, Merrill Gardens is in the heart of it all. This community is modern yet intimate with spacious apartments. Relax and enjoy the Carolina Park lifestyle – thoughtfully designed neighborhoods with abundant recreation space, an impressive array of amenities, and a convenient coastal location.

Enjoy a true sense of community as you explore Carolina Park’s pedestrian walkways, boutique shops, restaurants and more. Area beaches, marinas, and waterfront activities are only a few miles away. Merrill Gardens at Carolina Park is conveniently located along Highway 17, minutes from Mount Pleasant Towne Centre – only 25 minutes from downtown Charleston.

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I am happy to have made Merrill Gardens at Carolina Park my home. I have formed incredible friendships with many residents. The team members are thoughtful, kind, caring, and always available for any needs that may arise. Our community offers a huge variety of activities to get involved. I thoroughly enjoy the morning exercise classes, water aerobics, and tai chi. I also enjoy attending special events, happy hours, shopping excursions, and nightly dinners with friends in our dining room filled with laughter and good conversation.”

– Pat Schoepke, Resident at Merrill Gardens at Carolina Park