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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Merlin, CA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Merlin, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Merlin or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Merlin.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Merlin for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 40 assisted living facilities in the Merlin area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Paradise, Quincy and Oregon City.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Iris Care Home Iris Care Home is a senior housing that provides a quiet and peaceful neighborhood,with excellent medical facilities a few blocks away. *Secured outside and looked perimeters allow residents to safely enjoy the outdoors. *We strive to provide respectful,dignified and...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Almond Blossom Senior Care is an assisted living home located in sunny Chico, California. Like the city, Almond Blossom offer an atmosphere that is both warm and happy. The environment Almond Blossom has created is one based in respect, privacy, independence, and individuality all in an intimate...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Olive City Care Home is located in Corning CA. Our town is renowned for its olives and nut trees. There are several great Doctors in town and two major hospitals within 20 minutes drive. We feel we are an affordable alternative to the large Assisted living facilities located in Red Bluff and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
WestHaven is a one of a kind Northstate treasure. Located in the quiet rural community of Orland, CA. WestHaven sits on easy access all-weather I-5 just minutes from world class health care and recreation in adjacent Chico, CA.Access to family and friends is unprecedented with a friendly open...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Merlin, CA
The average cost of senior living in Merlin is $4,334 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Warner Valley, CA with an average of $4,023 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Merlin, CA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Merlin, CA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Merlin
Recent reviews for assisted living in Merlin
Windchime of Chico
5.0
My brother was a resident at Windchime of Chico and everything was great for him. I am so grateful for the care that he received at this facility.
Almond Blossom - Bidwell Heights in Chico, CA
5.0
Very clean, safe, and caring environment. I highly recommend it.
The Terraces Senior Living in Chico, CA
5.0
Everything is wonderful here! The staff and residents here are really kind. The meals are great. There's not much to complain.
Merlin review score based on 66 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 66 reviews of 33 Merlin assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Merlin review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
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Review subcategories for Merlin assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 66 reviews of 33 Merlin assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Merlin resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Merlin, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
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Merlin assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merlin assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merlin, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Merlin assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Merlin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
60.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.6%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
87.9%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Merlin assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Merlin Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.6%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merlin assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Merlin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
78.8%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Merlin assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Merlin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
39.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merlin assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Merlin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Merlin
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Merlin protect seniors.
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The Terraces Senior Living, Atria Grass Valley and Brunswick Village Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Merlin, California. See full list of communities.
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