Does Merrill Gardens pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Merrill Gardens employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Merrill Gardens. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Merrill Gardens?

64% of Merrill Gardens employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Merrill Gardens 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Merrill Gardens?

Front Desk Receptionist (16) , General Manager (16) , Community Relations Director (15) , Server (14) , Receptionist (13) , Business Office Director (12) , Dining Room Server (8) , Executive Chef (8) , Caregiver, CNA (7) , Sous Chef (7) , Activities Assistant (6) , Concierge (5) , Activity Director (4) , Community Relations Assistant (4) , Memory Care Director (4)

What are the pros of working at Merrill Gardens according to real employee reviews?

"If you think their benefits are "great" you must be living in their southern area." ((in 36 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 19 reviews)); "Staff was friendly and team oriented." ((in 17 reviews)); "Free meal for every shift." ((in 17 reviews)); "Nice coworkers." ((in 15 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Merrill Gardens according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and long hard hours" ((in 24 reviews)); "It makes consistency a challenge, and sometimes requires upper management to be spread a bit thin." ((in 9 reviews)); "Managers don't seem to take anything the employees bring to them serious." ((in 7 reviews)); "Too much favoritism." ((in 5 reviews)); "3) Poor communication among employee's." ((in 5 reviews))

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Merrill Gardens Reviews

3.7

64% would recommend to a friend

(384 total reviews)

Tana Gall

83% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Merrill Gardens has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 384 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Merrill Gardens employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

384 reviews

5.0

26 May 2026

Great company

Business manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great working opportunity and family atmosphere

Cons

Still growing and learning to adapt to change

1.0

23 May 2026

Free meals are nice, but management issues persist

Caregiver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The resident’s and the opition for a free meal.

Cons

Managment. Covershifts. Retaliatory tactics. Some uncaring coworkers who would still keep their job. Favoritism. Lack of help at times. No chance for advancement if you're not favored. Very expensive health benefits.

4.0

19 May 2026

Reputable company but needs more corporate oversight

Community sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Was a reputable company to work for.

Cons

More oversight needed by the corporate office.

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Jobs at Merrill Gardens

Front Desk Receptionist / Concierge

Springfield, MO

USD 31K - USD 40K /yr

Dishwasher Senior Living

USD 34K - USD 44K /yr

(Glassdoor Est.)

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