Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place

11/27/2025

Wishing you a day filled with gratitude, joy, and togetherness. From all of us at Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place, Happy Thanksgiving! 💛🦃🍂

11/24/2025

What makes senior living feel like the right fit? Merrill Gardens President Tana Gall and broadcaster Eric Johnson sit down to talk about it, including Eric’s perspective as a family member whose mom lived at Merrill Gardens for seven years.

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Merrill Gardens President Tana Gall sits down with longtime broadcaster Eric Johnson for a conversation about senior living. Eric brings great insight - his...

11/21/2025

Calling all Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place residents! Have you heard of our Good Friends Make Great Neighbors program? It’s the ultimate win/win — you refer a friend who moves in and the two of the split $2,000! Call (239) 939-3553 today to learn more.

11/18/2025

While flu season starts in the fall, it typically lasts until May! Staying healthy during this time requires a bit of extra care, especially for older adults. The good news is that senior living communities are well prepared. Read our new blog to learn more:

Stay healthy this flu season in senior living communities with flu shots, hygiene practices, nutritious foods, exercise, and timely medical care.

11/13/2025

Our Fall Festival 2025 was a hit! 🎉 Residents enjoyed face painting, delicious snacks, and even met our fun gator mascot. 🍁✨

11/11/2025

Today we pause to honor and thank all who have served our country with courage and dedication. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. 💙

11/06/2025

Guest blogger, Eric Johnson, is back by popular demand! Eric is a long-time broadcaster who recently retired after more than three decades of storytelling at KOMO TV in Seattle. His mom was a Merrill resident for seven years, and Eric is sharing his personal perspective with us in a series of blog posts.

Check out his most recent post by clicking here:

Finding friendship and support in a retirement community, Eric Johnson shares his mother's journey at Merrill Gardens, highlighting the profound connections and courage found among its residents.

11/04/2025

Our residents had a delightful Halloween-themed tea party! 🎃☕ It’s wonderful to see our community sharing smiles and festive fun.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place! 🎃👻 We are wishing you a safe and spooky day filled with treats, tricks and smiles. 🕸️🧡

10/29/2025

Residents got in the Halloween mood with fun paint cup pouring art and pumpkin decorating activities. 🎃

10/28/2025

Our residents had fun coming together to enjoy pumpkin decorating! 🎃✨

10/24/2025

Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is a comforting community with a guarantee to match! If you are not completely satisfied with your new home, we will refund your rent for up to 60 days of your stay. So sit back with a cup of coffee and enjoy the peace of mind of the Merrill guarantee! Call today to learn more.