Merrill Gardens at Cedar Mill
Address and contact
Address: 11795 NW Cedar Falls Dr, Portland, OR 97229
Phone: (503) 207-0299
Website: merrillgardens.com
Hours
Weekly hours are below. No open or closed claim is made without a time zone on file.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Tue | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Wed | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Thu | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Fri | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Sat | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Sun | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
From Google, checked Oct 2026.
From the business Google listing
We offer quality senior living in the heart of one of Portland's most popular neighborhoods, Cedar Mill. Explore our quality independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care lifestyle options from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.
From the business's Google listing, checked Oct 2026.
What this listing mentions
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- On-site parking
From the business's Google listing, checked Oct 2026.
How Merrill Gardens at Cedar Mill describes its work
Merrill Gardens at Cedar Mill says it provides senior living in Cedar Mill, a Portland neighborhood it calls one of the city's most popular. The company describes three options: assisted living, memory care and independent living. It states that it is family owned and that connection drives its approach.
The community frames assisted living as support that still leaves room for privacy. It says residents get help with daily tasks only to the degree they need it. Per NOAA normals for 1991 to 2020, Portland averages 54.2°F, with a mean high of 62.7°F and a mean low of 45.7°F. The median home in Portland was built in 1966, per the American Community Survey (2024).
Assisted living with tailored care plans
The company says staff work with each resident to build a care plan around daily tasks. Its website names grooming, medication management and bathing among the help it can give. It describes Anytime Dining, a flexible approach to meals served in a restaurant-style dining room.
Its Active Living program, the company says, aims to keep residents social, moving and creatively engaged. It reports that the activity calendar is shaped by what the people living there want to do.
The business holds a 4.1 rating across 121 Google reviews. Reviewers most often mention warm, welcoming staff, a full activity schedule and good meals. A few describe poor experiences with management.
The company states that it puts privacy and personal choice first, as the core of how it helps residents stay independent.
Google Reviews
4.1 (121) Google Reviews
Ratings as of October 2026.
I had delightful experience at the Summer Social on July 28, 2026. Had great conversation with several of the residents and they all had very positive experiences about their living environment. A couple of visitors I visited with were also of the opinion that this Merrill Gardens would be their choice whenever they transition to senior living status. All the staff members were very cordial and friendly. The administrative staff willingly answered my questions----they were outstanding! B.S.
I checked out a dozen Portland Metro independent living places and here was clearly the best - considering leadership, spirited service, and finances. There are many room designs and excellent activities to choose from and the staff are very good at mixing, adjusting and going the extra mile. And the baker and chef provide outstanding meals and desserts. The atmosphere and residents give us a true feeling of community. The photo is a nature walking area a block or so away.
I can’t say enough wonderful things about Merrill Gardens! From the moment you walk through the doors, you can tell this is a place where residents truly come first. The community is beautiful, warm, welcoming, and exceptionally well maintained. The General Manager does an outstanding job leading the team and creating an environment where residents feel valued, safe, and at home. It’s clear that the staff take pride in what they do, and that starts with great leadership. The caregivers are compassionate, attentive, and genuinely kind.