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Merrill Gardens at Puyallup

Please note. It is important to discuss the service offerings and exact plan of care with the provider and your physician. In information appearing here may not be fully updated or accurate.

Contact Information

Admissions/Marketing Contact 1: Renee Buchanan
Admissions/Marketing Contact 1 Title: Community Relations Director
Administrator/General Manager's name: Marysusan Gibson
Administrator/General Manager's title: General Manager
Nursing/Wellness contact 1: Teresa Mamlock
Nursing/Wellness contact title 1: Assisted Living Nurse
Address: 123 Fourth Ave NW
City: Puyallup
State: WA
Zip: 98371
Phone: (253) 848-1234
Fax: (253) 848-5961
Web Address: http://www.merrillgardens.com/assisted_living/Puyallup_WA/zip_98371/merrill_gardens/3287
Corporate Affiliation: Merrill Gardens, LLC
Total Number Of Units: 96
Year Constructed: 1984

Health Care & Care Services

Hospice care available: Yes
Adult Day Services: No
Low sodium diet: Yes
Low sugar diet: Yes
Mechanical soft diet: Yes
Vegetarian diet: Yes
At risk for fall - upon admission: Yes
Medication Monitoring: Yes
Injections Given: No
Blood Sugar Checks: Yes
Bathing Assistance: Yes
Dressing Assistance: Yes
Ambulation Assistance: Yes
Levels of Transfer Assistance: 2 person transfers
Mechanical Lift Available for Transfers: Yes
Grooming Assistance: Yes
Toileting Assistance: Yes
Bladder Incontinence Management: Yes
Bowel Incontinence Management: No
Oxygen Assistance: Yes
Wound Care: Yes
Foot Care Available On-site: Yes
Visiting Physician Or ARNP Services: No
Nursing staff - describe: LPN on staff for 8 hours per day

Services - Dementia Care

Care for people with MILD dementia: Yes
Care for people with MODERATE dementia: Yes
Care for people with SEVERE dementia: Ask provider for details
Secure Area For Those Who Wander: No

Activities

Van or Bus: Yes
Transportation To Physician Appointments: Yes
Fitness Program: Yes
People On Activity Staff: 2
Activities typically offered: Please ask for activities calendar to be sent to you

Services - Meals

Food preferences and diets which can be accommodated: NAS, CCHO, Reduced Cholesterol/Fat, Gluten Restricted, Finger Foods, Modified Dies, Dysphagia Levels 1,2,3
Meal plan explanation: Anytime Dining
Meals Available: Yes
Seating in dining room: Open seating � sit wherever you wish
Tray service if resident is ill: Yes
Flexible Meal Plan: Yes
(May vary on weekends): Ask provider for details
Breakfast Times : 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Services - Housekeeping & Laundry

Laundry Services: Yes
Washer/Dryer-Laundry Services: Washers and Dryers are in a community space
Housekeeping Frequency: Weekly

Amenities - Resident Apartments

Air Conditioning (In Resident Apartments): Yes
Type of Heat: Electric
Cable TV Included: Yes
Telephone Included: No
Walk-in Showers Available: Yes
Bath Tubs Available: Some living units have bath tubs
Emergency Pull Cords/Buttons No Charge: Yes
Description of Kitchen Options: Full size refrigerators all apts, cooktops all apts.

Amenities - Community

# of Elevators: 1
Secure Entrance (locked at times): Yes
Walking Paths: Yes
Outdoor Seating Patios: Yes
Resident has Access to Computers: Yes
Free Internet access in a community area: Yes
Guest Room: Ask provider for details
Gift Shop: No
Beauty Barber Shop: Yes
Swimming Pool - Indoor: No
Swimming Pool - Outdoor: No
Hot Tub/Whirlpool: Yes
Tub Room: Yes
Gardening Area: Yes
Additional Storage Available: Yes
Nearest Hospital Name: Good Samaritan
Nearest Hospital Distance (miles): 2
Transportation Options: Pierce County Shuttle

Policies

Age Restriction of 62+: Yes
Alcohol may be brought by the resident to the dining room: Yes
Alcohol Served in the Dining Room: Ask provider for details
Pets - Dogs Allowed: Yes
Pets - Cats Allowed: Yes
Pets - Allowed To Visit: Yes
Pet Deposit - NonRefundable: 1000
Smoking Area - Designated Outdoor: Yes
Smoking allowed in independent apartments: No

Staffing

Total Number Of Staff Members: 44
Total Number Of Staff From 11PM To 7AM: 2

Areas Served

Pierce County - Pierce

Listed Under

Housing & Care - Assisted Living Communities
Housing & Care - Retirement Living & Continuing Care Retirement Communities

This listing was last updated on 1/22/2013.

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