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The Academy A Merrill Gardens Community in Spokane, WA

The Academy A Merrill Gardens Community is an assisted living community in Spokane, WA.

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1216 North Superior, Spokane, WA 99202

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4.1 from 51 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of The Academy A Merrill Gardens Community

common 24 reviews mention this

Responsive, caring management stands out

Residents consistently describe the office team as friendly, responsive, and easy to work with.

Across many reviews, residents praise the building’s managers and front-office staff for being courteous, welcoming, and on top of requests. Several people specifically call out quick follow-through on questions and maintenance, as well as help during move-in planning. One resident also mentions getting support with their father’s transition, describing staff as courteous and attentive. A few reviews mention very negative experiences, but most day-to-day feedback centers on staff helpfulness.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Noise is a recurring complaint

Some residents say quiet can be hard to find, especially with barking.

One resident warns not to come if you want quiet, citing dogs barking and reports that management would not address the issue. Another review largely describes the complex as fairly quiet but also flags barking dogs as the main reason it can become disruptive. Together, the reviews suggest noise may vary by unit and circumstance.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Rent feels high for the space

Multiple residents feel the rent doesn’t match the amount of space they get.

One review calls the rent overpriced for the space, describing a smaller apartment layout and limited storage. Another simply notes that rent is a bit high. While other residents recommend the community and describe pricing as a positive, these comments show at least some buyers feel the value is uneven.

common 4 reviews mention this

Maintenance help is described as quick

Residents often mention maintenance that responds promptly and fixes issues quickly.

Several reviews highlight specific maintenance staff as quick to respond and helpful when something breaks or needs attention. One resident credits maintenance with handling requests in a timely and respectful way. Another describes Cody as prompt, polite, and able to resolve maintenance problems quickly. A separate review also says maintenance is pretty good, reinforcing that repairs are not usually a major sticking point for residents.

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Features

Housing

  • 25 resident community capacity 25 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Spokane International (7 miles away) Spokane International (7 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Sonic Drive-In (0.8 miles)
  • Osprey Restaurant And (0.9 miles)
  • King of Ramen (0.9 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (1.2 miles)
  • Alpine Delicatessen (1.2 miles)
  • Bark Rescue Pub (1.2 miles)
  • Dick's Hamburgers (1.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (0.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
  • Atticus Coffee & Gifts (1.5 miles)
  • Hold Your Grounds Espresso (2.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (1 miles)
  • Unify Community Health, Mission Avenue (1 miles)
  • Occupational Medicine Associates (1.2 miles)
  • Rockwood Physical Therapy And Medical Fitness Center (1.2 miles)
  • Spokane Dermatology Clinic (1.2 miles)
  • Cancer Care Northwest (1.3 miles)
  • Northwest Neurological (1.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Yoke's Foods (1.1 miles)
  • Yoke's Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Reliant Rx (1.2 miles)
  • Bates Drug Store (1.6 miles)
  • Bates Pharmacy & Medical Supply (1.6 miles)
  • Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Fred Meyer Pharmacy (1.8 miles)

Parks

  • The United States Pavilion, Expo '74 (1.3 miles)
  • Ice Age floods Playground (1.3 miles)
  • Riverfront Park (1.4 miles)
  • Corbin Park (1.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Spokane Kidney Center (1.4 miles)
  • Seattle Childrens Hospital (1.4 miles)
  • St Luke's Rehabilitation Institute (1.5 miles)
  • Sacred Heart Medical Center Helistop Heliport (1.7 miles)
  • Providence Holy Family Hospital (1.9 miles)
  • Deaconess Medical Center (1.9 miles)
  • Shriners Hospitals for Children-Spokane (2 miles)

Transportation

  • Spokane Transit Authority Sta (1.6 miles)

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