MWT
May 2026
After the death of my mother, who resided at Merrill Gardens in Rolling Hills Estates, California for the past five years, I feel compelled to recognize the staff for their excellent work in providing service to her and to the family. The facility is great, the available activities are many and the community itself is welcoming. The initial four years of her residence was great, but I was especially impressed by the Care team and Medroom staff over the past 12 months of hospice. There are too many staff members to recognize in total, but I must call out the people I got to know in my almost daily visits. Care staff and Medroom members Jasmin, Brooklyn, Sebastian, Gabriella, Emily, Jennifer, Menna, Rika, Kira, and Sofia all did a difficult job with professionalism, a positive attitude and a smile for my mother. Eric at the front desk was the person she always went to for anything she needed, and he always delivered. Another favorite of hers was Mohammed "Fassy" Jayah in the dinning room - he knew her food preferences and always made sure she was happy whenever she was there. Special personal thanks to Ryan and Edwin in Maintenance - they were always available to help if I need help in moving furniture etc. in or out of my mother's apartment. And finally, these individuals (and others I must apologize to if I missed anyone) operate at the direction of the senior management staff of Tracy Mallaret, Jenna Moreno and Lauren Amaya to deliver a top-notch experience for residents and family. In spite of the circumstances that put her there, my mother's time at Merrill Gardens was a happy one due to a staff that genuinely cares for their residents.
