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Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park

2440 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene, OR 97401

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Definitely recommend.

The staff are amazing. They have been extremely responsive to all of our needs and concerns. Every place could use a full time doctor and 3 nurses that are "hospice care" level humans. (Think Angels) You are not going to find that at any reasonable price point. I think in general they have been great. Truly. For the money the activities and food are better than most. The bottom line is my dad loves it there and he hated the idea of leaving his house. They coddle him and the fact is he can be... well, difficult. They have impressed me.

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Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park

About the facility

Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park offers a small-town feel with the conveniences of a big city. The modern community features neutral colors to provide residents a warm atmosphere. Surrounded by greenery, residents can enjoy sunbathing in the courtyard or strolling tree-lined walking paths. Currently, the community offers assisted living and memory care options.

Close by, residents have a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Grab a bite to eat from a variety of global cuisines, shop big-box grocery and retail stores, golf at the Eugene Country Club, or hike the riverside trails at Alton Baker Park. The area also offers several medical offices within 15 minutes, so care is always accessible. Come enjoy a joyful, carefree retirement at Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park, today!

Community Services and Amenities

At Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park, you are encouraged to remain as independent as you’d like, while the 24-hour friendly staff is there to lend an extra hand whenever you need it. Each resident can benefit from assisted living services including housekeeping, laundry, home-cooked meals, home maintenance, assistance with activities of daily living, medication assistance, scheduled transportation, and more.

The community also offers a secure and stimulating environment for residents diagnosed with...

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care

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  • 1 BedroomStarting at $5,495/mo
  • 2 BedroomsStarting at $6,680/mo

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Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Meals & Dining

  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Room Service
  • Meals Provided

Room Amenities

  • Air Conditioned
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Ground Floor Units

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking

Pets

  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Weight Limit (lbs)

Common areas

  • Library
  • Beauty Salon
  • Meeting Room
  • Outside Patio

Recreational areas

  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Ballroom
  • Game Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Services

  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Community Service Programs
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Gardening Club
  • Devotional Activities Offsite

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Reviews

for Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park

9.4 out of 10
Review Score1-20 of 113 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.3
Cleanliness
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Care Services
4.2
Staff
3.9
Meals & Dining
3.7
Activities
4.3
Value for Cost
4.2

A Place for Mom has scored Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park with 9.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park has 113 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 4/8/26

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Marilyn E

Assisted Living

April 8, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars

My 1st 11 days at Merrill Gardens

The thing I like the most at Merrill Gardens (besides not having to cook or clean) is the atmosphere..it felt good the day my daughter and I visited and it still feels the same now that I’m living here.. everyone has a smile and a hello and seem to be happy…I’ve felt welcomed by staff and residents alike..only 2 complaints… my TV hasn’t worked for over a week now and I miss it! Have turned in a work order at the front desk a couple times.. the other thing is no storage in the bathroom..I’m using a storage bin..I have a cupboard to go under the sink that needs to be put together..I realize the maintenance man is very busy and there’s only one of him, so I’m trying to be patient… the good far outweighs the not so good and I’m feeling happy and content so far!!!

Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
2.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 2, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Definitely recommend.

The staff are amazing. They have been extremely responsive to all of our needs and concerns. Every place could use a full time doctor and 3 nurses that are "hospice care" level humans. (Think Angels) You are not going to find that at any reasonable price point. I think in general they have been great. Truly. For the money the activities and food are better than most. The bottom line is my dad loves it there and he hated the idea of leaving his house. They coddle him and the fact is he can be... well, difficult. They have impressed me.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 24, 2025

2.0 out of 5 stars

Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park

My dad suffered a stroke 20 days in and was dehydrated although I was paying for them to take him to the dining room I don't believe they were. He had indents on his knees for being on the floor so long and took hours to call the hospital or myself to get a report thus they didn't do the stoke protocol due to the delay in reporting. The person who sold me on the placement was great but minute I signed everything was chaotic and all over the place. Feces left in the hallway I had to report to get cleaned. It was not the place for my dad. But he is at an amazing place now. I would never recommend them for a family member with beginning dementia. They are just not equipped for the adequate supports.

Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 19, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Wonderful experience

The staff has been extremely helpful & communicative with us regarding our mom.

Patricia N

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 17, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars

I am impressed with the staff. They are both friendly and anxious to help. The activities are diverse and seem to be fun for all. My daughter has made a number of new friends. My overall impression is a very positive one.

HM

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 16, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park

There are lots of activities and the staff is very warm and welcoming. We would recommend. So far so good.

Sheri Havercroft

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 17, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars

My dad is living there now.

The staff and residents are so welcoming. Very positive experience from interacting with all the people there. My dad has a studio apt which overlooks the courtyard. Always activities happening and the food in the dining room is so yummy looking. Can’t think of a better place for my dad to live at. He’s 97 and needs help with certain things but can still remain pretty independent with his own apartment. Also, dogs and cats are welcome there which always makes people smile when they come in contact with a resident’s pet. Total win-win.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 13, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park

We get Care Conferences with the Resident Care Director, the staff helix schedule mom's appointments & transportation as we live out of state, &mom loves some of the activities.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 20, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park review

The staff that I have met are delightful. They are attentive, professional, and compassionate. In my experience, doing a great job for the residents and the company alike.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Linda L

Memory Care

Family/friend

December 5, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars

Exceeding expectations on every level

When our family faced that my dad needed a level of care that was not possible for us to deliver at home, I began to search, and research, in earnest. I toured, interviewed, compared, read reviews and endless articles, sought out others who had walked this journey before me. I felt very lost, very alone. Nothing was clicking for me. Then I showed up for my appointment at Merrill Gardens, a day early! I was so stressed out, I had confused the day. No matter, the staff was unruffled, professional, warm, caring and supportive. I felt, for the first time in two weeks, that maybe it was going to be alright. Maybe I could trust someone to take care of my dad. I chose MG and it has been such a positive experience, for my dad and for all of my family. The quality of the care staff and support staff is the key, as well as top notch facilities, & excellent management that truly know what they are doing. Communication and community are their touchstones. I recommend M Gardens highly.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Cheryl

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 30, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park

It was a bigger facility with many programs. Lots of different things to do. Very clean with helpful, friendly staff.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 28, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

nice community with room for improvement

I am not using the care services and when it comes to the meals and dining service the food is awful. For the value for cost it keeps increasing of course. I would recommend this community with qualifications. Maybe they all have weaknesses?

Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Daughter of a loved one

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 9, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars

Need more explanation as to what supports are given and what isn't when dealing with dementia.

Initially experience was wonderful. When admitted it felt like we were on our own. Totally disorganized and lack of communication once admitted. Over promised and under delivered. For those looking ask a lot of questions about what is included and what isn't included for services.

Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 30, 2024

1.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park

Merrill Gardens was a horribly run place.

Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

May 21, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park review

My mom passed away in [date removed] , but I will say Merrill Gardens was great with my mom and addressed any issues that we brought up promptly. Kept us informed if she was not feeling well on any given day. Very good. I would give them a 5. If I did have a issue they addressed it immediately. They were very good to my mother.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Cheryl

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 13, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park

The residents are actively engaged. Communication with staff is great. This place seemed to have the most to offer. This place is great. Amazing staff, meal choices, lots of fun activities. Thank you for helping me find a great place for my Mom.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Tony

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 2, 2023

1.0 out of 5 stars

Recommend,

What we think Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park could improve on to better the experience would be to accept none bubble wrap OTC meds, from family , evaluation needs improved,

Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

A

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 1, 2023

1.0 out of 5 stars

Disappointing

I regret to say that my experience with was deeply disappointing. My father's time there was marked by multiple oversights, lack of attention to his needs, and an overall absence of empathy from the staff. On numerous occasions, I found his basic necessities ignored, leading to discomfort and distress. It's a heart-wrenching feeling to entrust a loved one to professionals, only to feel they aren’t receiving the care they deserve. I sincerely hope other families have better experiences, but based on ours, I cannot recommend.

Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 6, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park review

What we like the most about Merrill Gardens is the pleasant staff at the community. They have a good selection of activities, the community is near our home and so it was easy to assit my mom as needed. However what we like the least is the staff turnover that is happening as well as the quality of the food.

Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 20, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

They Really Care

They were honest and accurate about what they could and could not do for my sister. They communicated well. Their facility is nice and well maintained. They try hard to meet the needs of residents - even difficult ones. They maintained high quality staff even during the pandemic. Scheduling community transportation for medical appointments is more difficult than hoped for. I never personally ate there but what I saw and the fact that my sister never complained suggests the food was well done.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park

  • Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park offers Studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedrooms. Learn more.
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