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Diverse employees at Merrill Gardens have rated Perks And Benefits, Manager, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Merrill Gardens have rated Manager, Outlook, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Merrill Gardens employees are -21% more likely to recommend Merrill Gardens as a great place to work
| 32% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 53% | Detractors |
Working at Merrill Gardens is rated below average by 97 employees, across various culture dimensions. Merrill Gardens employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Happiness have the most room for improvement, putting Merrill Gardens’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at Merrill Gardens was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Merrill Gardens is rated C-
Last updated 4 days ago
Merrill Gardens ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 55 Merrill Gardens employee reviews, 66% were positive. The remaining 34% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Merrill Gardens improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 66% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 34% |
What makes you most happy at work?Helping the residents is the best
What are some of the best things about your team?We work together well and help each other
What is the best part about your compensation package?Compensation and retirement is the best
What needs to change to make the company culture better?A new general manager honestly. One that CARES for their staff and not just the money.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?The need to listen to their staff and do what's best for the residents
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Lack of training and more supplies
Merrill Gardens is a senior lifestyle company.
Our Mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.
| Headquarter | 1938 Fairview Avenue East Suite 300 Seattle, WA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | merrillgardens.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1993 |
| Tel | (206) 676-5353 |
| Company Status | Private |
Merrill Gardens competitors include Holiday Retirement. Merrill Gardens ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Merrill Gardens compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
97 employees at Merrill Gardens have reviewed Merrill Gardens across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 4 days ago.
Overall, the 97 Merrill Gardens employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Merrill Gardens are not very pleased with their total compensation at Merrill Gardens, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Merrill Gardens are generally satisfied with their team. 97 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Merrill Gardens are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Merrill Gardens believe the environment at Merrill Gardens is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Merrill Gardens is comfortably fast. About 62% of the employees at Merrill Gardens work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Merrill Gardens are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Seattle about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Seattle employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Merrill Gardens' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Merrill Gardens employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Bill’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Bill in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Seattle. Bill Pettit’s employees rank Merrill Gardens in the Top 5% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 45% for Office Culture, and in the Bottom 40% for Retention. Pettit is generally unpopular with Merrill Gardens employees, but ranks especially low with employees identified with Other ethnicities, and by Male employees and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, Caucasian employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
The Merrill Gardens Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Bill Pettit, Vice President of Operations Jeri Shields, and Vice President Operations Suzanne Wyse
Bill Pettit CEO / President
Bill Pettit serves as the CEO / President of Merrill Gardens.
Jeri Shields Vice President of Operations
Jeri Shields serves as the Vice President of Operations of Merrill Gardens. Jeri started at Merrill Gardens in December... read more
Suzanne Wyse Vice President Operations
Suzanne Wyse serves as the Vice President Operations of Merrill Gardens.
Todd Heinemann Senior Vice President
Todd Heinemann serves as the Senior Vice President of Merrill Gardens. Todd started at Merrill Gardens in November of... read more
Lori Taylor Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Lori Taylor serves as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing of Merrill Gardens.
Kim Golden Vice President of Operations
Kim Golden serves as the Vice President of Operations of Merrill Gardens. Kim started at Merrill Gardens in March of... read more
Jacque Geer Regional Vice President of Operations
Jacque Geer serves as the Regional Vice President of Operations of Merrill Gardens.
Kyle Reiter Vice President of Operations
Kyle Reiter serves as the Vice President of Operations of Merrill Gardens. Kyle started at Merrill Gardens in December... read more
How much do people at Merrill Gardens get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Merrill Gardens is $117,961, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $115,627, or $55 per hour.
At Merrill Gardens, the highest paid job is a Director of Product at $222,171 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $38,719 annually. Average Merrill Gardens salaries by department include: IT at $91,278, Customer Support at $54,865, Admin at $66,962, and Engineering at $146,796. Half of Merrill Gardens salaries are above $115,627.
36 employees at Merrill Gardens rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 109 ratings) while 36 employees at Merrill Gardens rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 38 ratings).
Last updated 6 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $85k | $85k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $109k | $109k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $169k | $169k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $222k | $222k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $261k | $261k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $286k | $286k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Merrill Gardens score the company 62/100 across various culture categories, placing Merrill Gardens in the Bottom 35% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Merrill Gardens across various culture dimensions.
Merrill Gardens' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Merrill Gardens' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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What is Merrill Gardens address?
Merrill Gardens location is at 1938 Fairview Avenue East Suite 300
Who is the CEO of Merrill Gardens?
Merrill Gardens CEO is Bill Pettit, their score by employees is 62
What is Merrill Gardens eNPS?
The eNPS for Merrill Gardens is -21
What is the salary for HR Manager in Merrill Gardens?
HR Manager average salary in the US is 109k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Merrill Gardens?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Merrill Gardens is 55k