Assisted Living

Merrill Gardens at Wright Park

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Public Google reviewers rate this highly and often mention modern, clean, and well-maintained facility. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

5 S G St, Stadium District · Tacoma, WA 98405|Reported capacity: 60|Licensed & active

Source: WA DSHS — view official record

Google rating

4.8/5

based on 22 Google reviews

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Public Google reviewers rate Merrill Gardens at Wright Park highly. Reviewers highlight: modern, clean, and well-maintained facility, spectacular views and prime location. Reviewer identity is not verified, and online reviews may not capture everything. Schedule a visit to assess the fit directly.

Google Reviews

25 public Google reviews available

Merrill Gardens at Wright Park is a newer facility that receives high praise for its modern, clean building, spectacular views, and friendly staff. While most families report a positive experience with the transition and community engagement, at least one reviewer noted significant concerns regarding management's attitude and the facility's inability to accommodate specific dietary allergies.

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Strengths

Modern, clean, and well-maintained facility
Spectacular views and prime location
Warm, attentive, and friendly staff
Strong community engagement and social atmosphere

Concerns

Management dismissiveness and poor communication
Failure to accommodate dietary allergies

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 25 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

91%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

1Given the beautiful location near Wright Park, what specific outdoor activities or community outings do you organize to help residents enjoy the surroundings?
2I noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback online; how do you ensure that same level of responsiveness and open communication when families have concerns about their loved one's daily care?
3Could you walk me through your process for managing specific dietary restrictions or allergies to ensure that every resident receives safe and nutritious meals?
4With a smaller community of 60 residents, how do you foster that strong social atmosphere and ensure everyone feels included in the daily life of the facility?
5In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for coordinating with local healthcare providers and keeping family members informed in real-time?
6How does your staff balance the modern, well-maintained environment with the personalized care needs of each resident to ensure they feel truly at home?

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Key Review Excerpts

“The staff is top notch, learning resident names and preferences. Great job engaging the residents periodically on food, activity and community engagement preferences.”

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

“My husband moved into Merrill Gardens Wright Park needing supervision due to mild cognitive loss. He has greatly enjoyed living in his studio apartment and benefited so well that his cognition has shown improvement.”

Memory care family member · 2024★★★★★

“It's pricy, but it seems to me that it is a really good value.”

Relative of resident · 2023★★★★★

Source: 25 Google reviews in the current analysis set

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

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Apr 29, 2026FireNo deficiencies reported

None

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All violations noted during previous related inspection(s) have been corrected.

Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo deficiencies reported

None

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This document states that the Department completed a full inspection and found no deficiencies.

Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo deficiencies reported

None

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The Department completed a full inspection and found no deficiencies.

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(253) 205-8600

merrillgardens.com

5 S G St

Tacoma, WA 98405

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WA DSHS — View Official Record

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