Merrill Gardens at Greenville

Merrill Gardens at Greenville is an Assisted Living Home in South Carolina
90 Payne St, Greenville, SC 29601 View Map
Description

Merrill Gardens at Greenville is an independent senior living community offering resort-style amenities in Greenville, South Carolina. Located near the historic Main Street, the Kroc Aquatic Center, and Fluor Field, the community is within walking distance of numerous shopping and dining options, providing easy access to a wide variety of local attractions, parks, and museums.

With a month-to-month rental option, Merrill Gardens at Greenville offers flexibility and quality senior living from a family-owned company that values connection. Residents can choose from 129 apartment options, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, and enjoy concierge services, scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing, and weekly housekeeping. The community’s Anytime Dining program provides fresh, restaurant-style meals served seven days a week, allowing residents to live a full and happy life built around their delights and hobbies. Established in 1993, Merrill Gardens is one of the most respected senior living providers in the country, with a strong foundation of family, community, and entrepreneurial spirit. Merrill Gardens at Greenville is designed to promote easy access to local attractions and offer residents a vibrant, neighborhood-like living experience.

Home Information Merrill Gardens at Greenville

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

Room Sizes: 469 / 681 / 716 / 737 / 745 / 1026 / 1078 sq. ft

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: Mid-rise

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

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Types of Care Available

Independent Living
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Address 1.3 miles from city center

Address 90 Payne St, Greenville, SC 29601

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for South Carolina Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Long Term Care (CLTC)
SC Medicaid CLTC
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, South Carolina resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • SC Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
South Carolina Respite Care Program
SC NFCSP Respite
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), South Carolina resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • SC Specifics: Limited slots; rural/urban balance.
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
South Carolina Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, SC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • SC Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, SC resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • SC Specifics: Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via ECAP (~$500 max).
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid (~$300-$1,000/season), emergency aid, weatherization.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SC resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • SC Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, SC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • SC Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
  • General: Age 60+, SC resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • SC Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 annually via 10 AAAs.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
Homestead Exemption Program
South Carolina Homestead Exemption
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled/blind), SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.
  • Income Limits (2025): None; tax-based eligibility.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; home-focused.
  • SC Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,000/year avg.; applies to primary residence.
  • Services: Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings).
Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)
South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 60+, SC resident, no earned income, not on SCCAP.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,732/month (133% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $4,250 (individual, higher than standard SNAP).
  • SC Specifics: Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.
  • Services: EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for South Carolina Seniors

SC Medicaid CLTC

Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, South Carolina resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • SC Specifics:
    High rural demand; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
SC NFCSP Respite

South Carolina Respite Care Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), South Carolina resident.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • SC Specifics:
    Limited slots; rural/urban balance.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
South Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, SC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • SC Specifics:
    Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
South Carolina LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, SC resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; income-focused.
  • SC Specifics:
    Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via ECAP (~$500 max).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid (~$300-$1,000/season), emergency aid, weatherization.
South Carolina SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SC resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • SC Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, SC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • SC Specifics:
    High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
South Carolina SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, SC resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • SC Specifics:
    Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 annually via 10 AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
South Carolina Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ (or disabled/blind), SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    None; tax-based eligibility.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; home-focused.
  • SC Specifics:
    Saves ~$500-$1,000/year avg.; applies to primary residence.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings).
South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, SC resident, no earned income, not on SCCAP.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,732/month (133% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $4,250 (individual, higher than standard SNAP).
  • SC Specifics:
    Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income).

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MAGNOLIA MANOR OF SPARTANBURG 90.1% 95 $10,398,098.00 QUINN, KIMBERLY 425091
MOUNTAINVIEW NURSING HOME 80.1% 132 $8,399,798.00 COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE AGING, INC. 425027
PHYSICAL REHAB AND WELLNESS CTR OF S 93.9% 120 $14,712,777.00 STEELE, JENNIFER 425175
SKYLYN NURSING & REHAB CENTER 0.0% 44 $3,033,266.00 PAC R CUCAMONGA LP 425410
SUMMIT HILLS LLC 82.2% 27 $5,599,993.00 425390
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WHITE OAK MANOR - NORTH GROVE 94.9% 132 $17,077,492.00 NELSON, ANDY 425408
WHITE OAK MANOR - SPARTANBURG 93.3% 60 $5,401,205.00 CASTLEMAN, KATEE 425024
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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
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Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

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  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
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