Merrill Gardens

My parents moved to Merrill Gardens nearly three years ago. It’s been a good move. This is a place where it’s easy to have those small but important interactions and make friends. I enjoy talking with residents and staff, and it’s clear staff cares about and enjoys working with an older population. I appreciate the nice variety of activities on offer and know that my parents take advantage of them. I like the residence’s neighborly feel thanks to the many comfortable seating areas. The building is set up for accessibility. A recent injury put my mother in a wheelchair for several months, and I gained greater appreciation for the set-up. Apartments have wide hallways, good bathroom layouts and kitchen seating which easily accommodate wheelchairs. The location is terrific – there’s a wonderful park, grocery store, pet store, bank, drugstore and more within a block. Several churches are close as well, and it’s convenient to have medical offices nearby.

In Spring 2025, I visited my older sister from my home in Virginia. It was obvious by the missed medical appointments, unopened mail, unanswered professional and personal phone calls, forgotten bills, etc, that she could no longer live by herself in the spacious one-level, three bedroom house she had owned for 50 years. Fortunately, my sister agreed with me and visited four CCRCs in the greater Tacoma, WA, area. Merrill Gardens at Wright Park clearly impressed us the most from top to bottom with its friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and responsive staff and employees; my sister became a resident in September. Upon moving into MGWP, the Community Director, his assistant, and the Staff made very effort to integrate my sister into the community and even provided me updates after I had returned to VA. In July 2026, I re-visited my sister and got an immediate update by the Community Relations Asst. Clearly my sister is very contented and her lifestyle is healthier. Thank you, MGWP!

We moved Mom into a studio apartment at Merrill Gardens Wright Park (MGWP) under assisted living in [Date Removed]. One of the important features for us is that MGWP has an amazing memory care program, as we weren’t sure how quickly Mom’s Alzheimer’s would progress and when she might need that additional level of care. It turns out it happened more quickly than expected, and the wonderful staff at MGWP helped us seamlessly transition Mom from her studio apartment on the 3rd floor into her private apartment in Garden House (the memory care unit). I can’t say enough nice things about everyone at MGWP, from the dedicated Garden House staff that help Mom stay as independent possible (Montessori style) while also making sure she stays safe, to the “cruise directors” of the whole facility, Peter and Patty who know everyone’s name and are always around to answer questions or offer a hug of support. Thank you so much!! P.S. Make sure to grab lunch at the MGWP restaurant when you visit.

Wonderful place for my parents! The sense of community is overwhelmingly positive. Residents and staff are very friendly and treat each other with upmost respect. On our initial visit here the guide of the tour kept saying, this will be home. It certainly is. Excellent meals with choices and very, very clean.The activities director makes every day enjoyable with activities for a variety of interests. So many times when I call them, they are too busy to talk! Happy my parents are here.Highly recommend Turner's Rock!

My mom loves everything about the place and has only been there a month! I give them all 6's. My mom has been down sizing for about six years this was her fourth move, this is her smallest place a studio apartment. She feels safe and comfortable I think this last move has improved her overall mood. She was living in a one bedroom apartment in Los Alamos and I believe it was getting hard for her to do everyday activities. Her daily schedule has changed for the best bed early up early three meals a day she loves the food and company at meal times. She has been to a craft glass and had a wonderful time and is looking forward to the next one. She text me just this morning and told me she is going to the cocktail hour today .

We looked at several places in the area before we came to Turners Rock. We decided to move into the new Villas called Turners Pointe and by far this is the best place to live for us. Great staff and great food. The activities are outstanding. You just won't find a better place in Springfield Mo to live, if you have to move out of your home.

I love Turners Rock because the people who work here are always kind and extremely patient with all of us who live here. I have lived here almost 2 year and I couldn't imagine living anywhere else. I just love it and the people.

I believe I am the oldest resident here in this building. My granddaughter and her husband thought I would do well living here. His grandmother lives here as well and they all have really nice things to say about this place. I just love it. Everyone is so very nice. I love my apartment, the food and have no complaints

From the first time I toured the beautiful facility, I knew this is where I wanted to live. The floor plan for my one bedroom apartment is well thought out and meets all of my needs for safety and accessibility. Management was easy to work with and provided valuable resource recommendations and processes for an stress-free move. I enjoy many of the activities that are offered-- craft workshops, movies and movie discussions, book club, and a weekly happy hour with live music to name a few. The Sky Lounge on the top floor provides a beautiful setting with stunning views, a great space to entertain guests. Across the street is Wright Park with many walking paths! The dining room always has good menu options. If I want to venture out for food, there's grocery store and several restaurants nearby. Moving to Merrill Gardens provides me the level of comfort, ease, safety, and accessibility to activities that I need at this time of my life. I'm thankful to be a resident!

"Moving my aunt into Merrill Gardens has been an incredible experience, and it is easily the best decision our family could have made for her. The entire staff goes above and beyond every single day, but I want to give a special thank you to [Name Removed]. Her exceptional support, warmth, and dedication made the transition so seamless and stress-free for us. Aside from the amazing team, the food here is consistently excellent with great options, and the other residents are incredibly kind and welcoming. The building has such a bright, positive, and happy energy. It is truly an absolute pleasure to come here and visit family. We are so grateful to know our aunt is safe, happy, and surrounded by people who genuinely care about her!"

Merrill Gardens was warm and approachable from the moment to stepped in to the facility . While ,We were waiting to meet our guide, We were able to talk to the residence there. All, very happy! After touring the facility and watching how the residence and the staff get along, I was ready to move in. But, I am looking for a memory care unit for my Husband. They have a Very Good Memory care. I personally know someone, who works with the residence in memory care, so I know the caliber of people they hire. Unfortunately , they have a long waiting list for memory care.

Mom moved here because she needed more help! Is it a very nice facility and so far other than the usual adjustments she's going through emotionally, it's a really nice place and friendly staff.

My in-laws have been at the Murano for 6 months. My 95-year-old mother is moving in next month. There have been staffing shortages in the dining room but they are back to full. Management listens and responds to residents concerns. I am very happy with the staff and interactions with residents.

All of the staff and administrators have gone above and beyond to help my mom transition to her new living situation. I know she's hasn't been easy to handle. When speaking with my mom, she enjoys the food and activities they provide.

Fun Fun Fun.... They have wonderful staff, fun activities and great food. The residents are also fun to be with and I have created new friendships and look forward to meeting other people. This really is a great place to live.

I have lived here almost a year and my wife and I have really enjoyed our time here. I have come to realize that so many of us lived alone so it was refreshing to move here and have so many people went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and welcoming. They put genuine effort to make friendships . We love living here.

There are so many things to like about this place. I will say that my wife and I love living here at Turners Rock. We especially love the dining room and the staff there. They have dining open from 7-7 and that is really great. The food is VERY good and even my kids come and join us and love it. This is just a very friendly and outgoing community.

The most wonderful thing about Turners Rock is the people who are here. The staff of workers really care about you and every resident. They provide great activities for us to do as we choose things from exercises, games and outings. The residents care about and socialize with everybody and are very helpful to each other. We really are like one happy family. Also the food is spectacular and our housekeepers are amazing and keep our rooms looking so clean and smelling so good. Everything here is just wonderful.

My experience here at Turners Rock has been the best experience of my life, at this stage of my life. Spiritually, just when you think you have it all figured out you have to be open to another chapter. Instead of this being the end of my life, this is like a new beginning and an new page in my chapter of life. When I think about the staff here it makes me want to cry. They are like little Angles. The kitchen staff is incredible and they take so much pride in their jobs. They give the utmost respect and care. There is no other place in Springfield like this. The administration staff here is top notch and they are always willing to go above and beyond. I challenge everyone to come in and give them a try because you will grow to love them and feel the genuine love and care they all have for everyone. Last thing- they don't work at being nice, they are all just really nice people. I honestly just can't say enough good and great things about this place. I am just so grateful to live here.

I have lived here for 15 months and I enjoy my life here because my apartment is sunny and large. I feel safe and everything I need is here. The food is plentiful and there are so many choices. I never have to go to the grocery store. This is the bonus: the residents here are so kind and friendly. There are also so many activities and the I have the opportunity to laugh everyday and really enjoy my life.