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Merrill Gardens at Columbia

2205 Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29201

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9.1
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38 reviews
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9.1
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38 reviews
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  • 4 star
    29%
  • 3 star
    8%
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Brett

Child of resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

our families experience, overall a nice community, would recommend

It is great to be close to baseball field and other restaurants within walking distance. My mom is an active 90 year old that likes to walk the park. And we walk up to baseball game and publico restaurant. Active community

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Merrill Gardens at Columbia

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.

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.

Merrill Gardens at Columbia Amenities and Services

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...

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living

Merrill Gardens at Columbia

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for Merrill Gardens at Columbia

9.1 out of 10
Review Score38 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.5
Cleanliness
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Care Services
4.4
Staff
4.5
Meals & Dining
4.3
Activities
4.4
Value for Cost
4.5

A Place for Mom has scored Merrill Gardens at Columbia with 9.1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Merrill Gardens at Columbia has 38 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.5 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 9/5/25

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Brett

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 5, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

our families experience, overall a nice community, would recommend

It is great to be close to baseball field and other restaurants within walking distance. My mom is an active 90 year old that likes to walk the park. And we walk up to baseball game and publico restaurant. Active community

Jules

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 22, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Five stars all around

Highly recommend. Compassionate and professional team and well kept property conveniently located near downtown Columbia

Kate F

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 27, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.5
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.5
Staff
3.5
Meals & Dining
2.0

Nice southern hospitality

Well lite dining & lobby gathering area. Open to the lower level. Wine hour @ 4 on Wed & Friday. Beauty shop, good sized gym, outside restaurant events, in unit laundry. Daily check in by residents & if not pressed by 11:00am Staff will enter the unit to check on resident. kitchen( stove dishwasher, sink, refrigerator. Maintenance in unit for a fee. Cleaner once a week included. 2 meals a day, open seating and an Elevator

Jennifer D

Independent Living

Family/friend

December 4, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Merrill Gardens at Columbia

She likes it but doesn't love it. It's pricey for what you receive. She does seem to be more active there and has church every Wednesday. The staff are 50/50 it depends on who you have working.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 2, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Review for Merrill Gardens at Columbia

As I said my mom went in for assisted living . She was not involved in any community . She stayed in her room . Ate by herself . She was left alone, she fell multiple times and broke her teeth and bones. It was not a good fit to say the least. The staff were not very attentive or kind. Except one nurse assistant. I don't think they knew what they were doing. It was not organized for an elderly client who needs assistance.

Lisa

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 6, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

A Smooth Transition

Our family has been very happy with the facility and we had a great first impression. It did not seem like a "nursing home" - it is clean, it smelled nice and there are a lot of open spaces. The residents who live there also seemed happy to be there.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

April 25, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Would recommend

Friendly people and they take care of you. The people are so well taken care of and are happy. You definitely do not go hungry.

Mary S

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 3, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A Community that feels Like Home

I had a great experience with Merrill Gardens before my dad decided to move he was in two places that weren’t mentally healthy or social. He loved the atmosphere and people off the bat. There are still many things yet to come with Merrill Gardens and the area surrounding it. I love the grounds and their historical background. The people there are wonderful, although I do know seniors can get a bit grumpy. To be honest if I could move in today at 40 I definitely would but I have to wait another dang 22 years and hopefully Merrill Gardens being a family owed and operated and focused they will still be great when I come of age.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 6, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Review for Merrill Gardens at Columbia

My friend is reasonably happy there. She picked this place because of ts proximity to friends, and church, and they allowed her to keep her dog with her.

Amy

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 4, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Merrill Gardens at Columbia

It was amazing! Great staff, food, and the apartments are beautiful. I'd highly recommend.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

October 18, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Merrill Gardens at Columbia review

We of course love everything about Merrill Gardens at Columbia. The place itself and all the things they offer the best senior home in Columbia and surroundings in S.C. Thank you so much for helping me get a place there

LH

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 16, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A happy new camper!

The only issue we had was with the initial intake paperwork. It was not clear what was needed from us and the timing of those items. We did a lot of unnecessary scrambling around for paperwork and medical documents on that could have been handled more efficiently. We'd never done this before so we just didn't know and we got conflicting information from the staff. A checklist and a timeline of expectations for new residents and families would have been extremely helpful. Beyond that, my father-in-law is very happy there and seems to be adjusting well.

RB

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 13, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Affordable Luxury Senior Living

It is in a 'hot ' area of Downtown...The Bull Street District. The biggest complaint is about the food being cold and/or too fancy .... everyone complains. But on the plus side the menu offers many options and one can eat anytime from 11 to 7. Continental breakfast in the morning. Washer and dryer in room, 2 burner stove and microwave. Staff is very patient and kind, listening to residents ask the same questions over and over. Studio through 2 bedroom available. Rent goes up every year. Free cleaning once a week but very 'light'. Utilities and meals included in rent as well as transportation to Dr. Appointments. Good security. Nicer than any other places I've seen.

S. Barnes

Independent Living

Toured community

May 12, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Wow, this place is amazing!

My husband and I recently toured, looking for a place for his mom. We loved the location because it’s close to everything! When we walked in the doors we were met with a huge open, high end hotel feel. Huge windows with tons of natural light and modern fixtures and architecture! The sales lady was sharp and personable and spent a lot of time finding out about my mother in laws needs and what was important to us. She took us all over the gorgeous community and the people that lived there greeted us and seemed so friendly and happy. We enjoyed an unexpected invitation for lunch and it was so good. They had choices! Unfortunately they were full with a waiting list and we needed something immediately so we had to move on. They need more apartments!!

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 11, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Happy dad

My dad has been very happy at Merrill Gardens at Columbia so far. The food served is great! He does say that he would like a church service or transportation to a local church on Sundays if possible. I would recommend this facility to others who are looking.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 26, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Has Promise and Great Location

My friend had to wait for room cleaning before moving in to her room because "the housekeeper was on vacation"..... That seemed to indicate that they did not have enough or did not manage well the duties of cleaning staff.

AM

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 24, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Merrill Gardens at Columbia

They are amazing! Such a beautiful place! It's a wonderful place to live. It was the nicest, had the best amenities, it didn't feel like a nursing home and great price and food is amazing.

Gary

Assisted Living

Toured community

February 9, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

My Tour Experience at Merrill Gardens at Columbia

Good community. It was more than we wanted to spend.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

January 4, 2023

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Care Services
2.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Lovely Place but Dissapointed with Loved ones Care

The food was okay. The place was not a good fit for my loved one. They did not live up to my expectations, and what they promised. The place is beautiful, and I loved it. They are very pricey, and a bit on the high scale. It's better for Independent Living.

Bruce

Independent Living

Toured community

October 7, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Our family had an in person tour experience and from everything we saw and all the staff members we spoke with it was a great tour experience

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