I like Merrill Gardens at West Covina. It's nice. The people were very helpful and nice. The price seemed good for all that they offered. It's a little bit farther away from my dad, but it's a clean and newer place. They have tiers of service. My dad would need independent-plus because he would need some extra care. They have a big list of activities. I think some activities were going on but I wasn't too focused on that at the time. It was a large place and they seemed to have a pretty good variety of activities. They have a lot of residents. They have something for everybody there. Everybody doesn't do everything, but there are a few things that they can do where they can be as active as they wanted, and I like that. They had something on every floor. One floor had a library, so each floor had a different room. They gave me some cookies when I left. I didn't stay for a meal, but the dining area looked nice. The lady who helped me was very nice, too.

We chose Merrill Gardens at West Covina for my father. It's been so far a pretty good experience for him. The communication between the director and the assistant director was pretty prompt. It's a brand-new facility. It's got all the modern touches of a new home. The one-bedroom apartment that he's in has big, bright windows, has lots of natural lighting, and light fixtures. They offer dining from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. He can come down and get served breakfast, lunch, and dinner if he chooses. They allow pets. The food is fantastic. I love the food, and my father loves the food. His bathroom can accommodate anyone that's handicapped or has a walker and a wheelchair to get inside the doorway. He has a walk-in shower and a stackable washer and dryer. They have daily social activities. They also have access to a few workout machines and access to a salon there. Two times a week a hairstylist will come and offer haircuts. From what I had researched on my own, and what was offered to me, I think it's a pretty good bang for your dollar amount.

I moved into Merrill Gardens at West Covina. It's terrific. The community's new, beautiful, and clean. The food is delicious, and the activities are bountiful.