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<p>Situated in the up and coming BullStreet District, Merrill Gardens at Columbia features a traditional exterior with a modern twist that offers residents a luxurious feel immediately. The incredible community offers resort-style amenities that help every day in retirement feel new and exciting. The goal is to help residents retain freedom by offering flexible services and options that can be altered, if needed. Currently, residents can choose from independent living and assisted living lifestyle options.</p>
<p>The beautiful community neighbors multiple parks where you can enjoy soaking up sunshine by the pond or strolling with your beloved pups. Further away, you can even enjoy hiking or biking the scenic trails at Finlay Park! The area also offers other activities such as shopping, dining, and entertainment options. You can visit the Soda City Market to shop locally, Main Course to enjoy delicious food, or the Columbia Museum of Art to view new exhibits! The community is also conveniently close to multiple medical centers to help ensure easy access to care.</p>
<h3>Merrill Gardens at Columbia Amenities and Services</h3>
<p>Whether you choose independent living or assisted living, Merrill Gardens at Columbia enables you to live a liberated life full of pleasures and delights. Both lifestyles can enjoy services such as housekeeping, home maintenance, restaurant-style dining, scheduled transportation, and concierge services. For those who need additional support, the 24-hour staff is more than happy to provide assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, safety checks, and more.</p>
<p>The community strives to help you lead an active, independent lifestyle, so they offer a range of amenities to help you venture out. You can benefit from the wellness program, exercise in the fitness area, cozy up with a good book in the library, gather in the living areas, watch movies in the theater, enjoy drinks at the bistro, or get pampered in the salon.</p>
<p>When you’re looking to discover new interests or indulge in favorite pastimes, Merrill Gardens at Columbia is the right place for you. With a commitment to active living, the community’s calendar is driven by your interests. Enjoy activities and events such as fitness classes, art classes, holiday parties, game nights, lifelong learning opportunities, and so much more.</p>
<h3>Merrill Gardens at Columbia Living Arrangements</h3>
<p>To help ensure you find the perfect home, Merrill Gardens at Columbia offers a variety of floor plans to help meet your unique needs. The community offers pet-friendly studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments for you to choose from. Apartments come with a choice of a full kitchen or kitchenette, and a private patio or balcony. Additionally, the community provides a resident call system for reassurance. Come find your new home, today!</p>
<h3>State Classification</h3>
<p>Merrill Gardens at Columbia is a <em>community residential care facility</em>, which in the state of South Carolina is a facility that offers room and board and a degree of personal assistance for a period of time in excess of 24 consecutive hours for two or more residents. Included in this definition is any facility that offers a beneficial or protected environment specifically for individuals who have mental illness or disabilities and facilities that are referred to as “assisted living,” provided they meet the definition of community residential care facility.</p>
<p><a href="https://scdhec.gov/health-regulation/healthcare-facility-licensing/healthcare-quality-enforcement-actions" rel="nofollow">South Carolina Facility Inspection Reports</a></p>
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<p>Situated in the up and coming BullStreet District, Merrill Gardens at Columbia features a traditional exterior with a modern twist that offers residents a luxurious feel immediately. The incredible community offers resort-style amenities that help every day in retirement feel new and exciting. The goal is to help residents retain freedom by offering flexible services and options that can be altered, if needed. Currently, residents can choose from independent living and assisted living lifestyle options.</p>
<p>The beautiful community neighbors multiple parks where you can enjoy soaking up sunshine by the pond or strolling with your beloved pups. Further away, you can even enjoy hiking or biking the scenic trails at Finlay Park! The area also offers other activities such as shopping, dining, and entertainment options. You can visit the Soda City Market to shop locally, Main Course to enjoy delicious food, or the Columbia Museum of Art to view new exhibits! The community is also conveniently close to multiple medical centers to help ensure easy access to care.</p>
<h3>Merrill Gardens at Columbia Amenities and Services</h3>
<p>Whether you choose independent living or assisted living, Merrill Gardens at Columbia enables you to live a liberated life full of pleasures and delights. Both lifestyles...</p>
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