Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory Care

Merrill Gardens at Anthem

2800 West Rose Canyon Circle, Anthem, AZ 85086Up to 149 residents

Merrill Gardens at Anthem is a senior living community in Anthem offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community emphasizes autonomy, personalized support, and a vibrant daily lifestyle.

Modern apartment and cottage-style residencesPrivate patio spaces in select residencesFully equipped kitchens in select residencesFireplace features in select residences

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Community front desk (direct): 623-344-7800

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Community Overview

About Merrill Gardens at Anthem

Merrill Gardens at Anthem is a senior living community in Anthem’s northern corridor, serving older adults who want a residential setting with access to multiple levels of support. The community’s official materials describe independent living for singles and couples, assisted living with tailored service plans, and Garden House memory care for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The setting is designed to balance privacy, freedom of choice, and easy access to help when needed.

Across its care levels, Merrill Gardens highlights everyday convenience and a flexible lifestyle. Independent living residents can choose modern apartment or cottage homes and enjoy features that may include a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, and private patio space. Assisted living residents receive help with bathing, dressing, grooming, medication management, safety checks, and related daily tasks, while memory care residents are supported around the clock by a specially trained team in a secured, landscaped setting with a courtyard.

The community’s dining approach centers on Anytime Dining, and the lifestyle calendar emphasizes fitness, outings, movement, mental stimulation, and social connection. Merrill Gardens also describes the experience as resident-centered, with an emphasis on keeping routines comfortable and letting residents focus on the parts of life they enjoy most. Its Anthem location places it within the broader north Phoenix metro area, convenient to local medical services and regional road access.

Last Verified: May 12, 2026

On-Site Care

Care & Services Offered

Independent Living

Maintenance-free living for active seniors who want community amenities without personal care services.

Assisted Living

Support with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management in a residential setting.

Memory Care

Specialized, secured care for residents living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.

Key Differentiators

What Makes This Community Different

Modern apartment and cottage-style residences
Private patio spaces in select residences
Fully equipped kitchens in select residences
Fireplace features in select residences
Secured outdoor courtyard for memory care
Landscaped garden setting for memory care

Who This Is Best For

  • Best for older adults who want a choice of independent living, assisted living, or memory care within one community
  • It may fit residents who value restaurant-style flexibility, a social calendar, and support that can increase with changing needs

Apartments & Pricing

Room Types & Floor Plans

Explore private apartment options at Merrill Gardens at Anthem, including independent living apartment, independent living cottage, assisted living apartment, and memory care room layouts across independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

Average Monthly Cost by Care Type

Independent Living

Upon request

Assisted Living

Upon request

Memory Care

Upon request

Individual pricing varies by room selection, care level, and services included.

Independent Living Apartment· Private
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Modern apartment home with select residences featuring a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, and private patio space.

Independent Living Cottage· Private
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Cottage-style home for independent living with the same lifestyle focus on autonomy and convenience.

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On-Site Services

Care & Support Details

Services provided on-site to support residents' daily care needs.

Assisted living
Independent living
Memory care
Bathing assistance
Dressing assistance
Grooming assistance
Medication management
Safety checks
24/7 memory care support

Staff & Support

Staffing & Care

Support from nursing staff and care team members available within the community.

Individually tailored service plans
Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, medication management, and safety checks
Around-the-clock memory care support
Specially trained memory care team

Dining Experience

Dining & Meals

Merrill Gardens highlights Anytime Dining, including seven-day availability in independent living and flexible mealtimes in assisted living.

The dining approach is designed around resident choice and convenience rather than fixed meal schedules.

Anytime Dining
Seven days a week
Flexible mealtimes
Resident choice and convenience

Community Amenities

Amenities & Features

On-site amenities that support daily lifestyle, comfort, and social well-being.

Dining & Hospitality

Anytime Dining

Convenience & Support

Housekeeping and maintenance supportResident activity calendarPet-friendly independent living homesFreedom to choose daily routinesAccess to community amenities and services

Community Life

Lifestyle & Activities

Daily life centers on flexible dining, resident-driven activities, and support that adapts to changing needs. Residents can choose a pace that fits them, with opportunities for fitness, outings, social connection, and quieter home routines. Families should ask for the current monthly activity calendar during a tour.

Wellness
  • Fitness classes
Social
  • Social connection programs
Outings
  • Fun outings
  • Movement-oriented activities
  • Mentally stimulating activities
  • Active Learning calendar

Before You Decide

Things to Consider

  1. Pricing was not verified from a primary source.
  2. Memory care details are specific to the Garden House setting and may differ from assisted living spaces.
  3. The official website does not publish room sizes or monthly rates on the pages reviewed.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Memory care is available at this community, offering specialized, secured care for residents living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.

Available room types include: Independent Living Apartment, Independent Living Cottage, Assisted Living Apartment, Memory Care Room. Layouts vary by care type and include both private and shared options. Contact us for current availability.

Honorhealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center is listed at an estimated straight-line distance of 4 miles. This is geographic information, not a recommendation or statement about available services. Confirm emergency routing and current services directly; call 911 for an immediate emergency.

Merrill Gardens highlights Anytime Dining, including seven-day availability in independent living and flexible mealtimes in assisted living. The dining approach is designed around resident choice and convenience rather than fixed meal schedules. Programming includes activities such as Fitness classes, Fun outings, Movement-oriented activities.

SeniorVue helps coordinate tours at no cost to families. We can confirm current availability, answer questions before your visit, and help you compare this community with other options in Anthem. A local advisor is available to support you through the process.

SeniorVue Advisor Insight

This community offers a broad continuum of senior living options in one location, which can simplify future transitions as care needs change. It is especially relevant for families comparing an active independent living lifestyle with assisted living support and secured memory care.

Location & Neighborhood

Location & Neighborhood

The community is in Anthem in northern Maricopa County, part of the north Phoenix metropolitan area. Its setting offers access to nearby medical offices and hospitals while remaining in a residential suburban corridor.

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Facility Details

Facility Type
Assisted Living Center
Licensed Capacity
149 residents
License Number
AL10298C
County
Maricopa County
License Effective
April 1, 2026
License Information
License information should be verified directly with ADHS or the community before move-in.

Data last verified May 2026 · Source: Arizona DHS Residential Facilities Licensing

Verified official community pages and Arizona DHS licensing information on 2026-05-12.

Nearby Primary Acute-Care Hospitals

  • Honorhealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center~4 mi est.
  • Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center~12.3 mi est.
  • Abrazo Arrowhead Campus~13.9 mi est.
  • Abrazo Scottsdale Campus~15.8 mi est.

Straight-line estimates from verified ADHS coordinates. This is not a recommendation; confirm current services and emergency routing directly.

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