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So Thankful for Novelle by Merrill gardens
Staff is top notch. Trained very well, kind and compassionate. Food is healthy and tasty with a wide variety. Facility is beautiful. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. I absolutely LOVE them!

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Novelle by Merrill Gardens
Novelle by Merrill Gardens

3355 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118

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Veteran & Employee Discounts

Provides discounts to veterans, teachers and employees of certain companies.

Room Discount

Lowers your rent by a dollar amount or percentage.

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

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Care types offered

3

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

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3

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Amenities
at Novelle by Merrill Gardens

Healthcare Services

  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • High Acuity Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Meals & Dining

  • Meals Provided
  • Guest Meals
  • Anytime Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Room Service
  • Pureed Meals
  • Special Dining Programs

Room Amenities

  • Air Conditioned
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Full kitchen
  • Garden View
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Bath Tubs
  • Cable or Satellite TV

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro

Transportation & parking

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Covered Parking
  • Transportation at Cost

Pets

  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed

Common areas

  • Central Fireplace
  • Meeting Room
  • Beauty Salon
  • TV Lounge
  • Private Bath
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Outside Patio
  • Outdoor Common Areas

Recreational areas

  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Piano or Organ
  • Ballroom
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Fitness Center
  • Movie or Theater Room

Services

  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Happy Hour
  • Current Events Club
  • Wine Tasting
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Montessori Programs
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Karaoke
  • Art Classes
  • Birthday Parties
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Cooking Classes
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Community Service Programs
  • Activities On-site
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Cooking Club
  • Bridge Club
  • Dances
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Wii Bowling
  • Men's Club
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Book Club
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Walking Club
  • Gardening Club
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Holiday Parties
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Well Programs
  • Tai Chi
  • Stretching Classes
  • Qi Gong
  • Forever Fit

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for Novelle by Merrill Gardens

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A Place for Mom has scored Novelle by Merrill Gardens with 9.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Novelle by Merrill Gardens has 8 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 5 out of 5.
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Care Services
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Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0
Activities
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Value for Cost
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A Place for Mom has scored Novelle by Merrill Gardens with 9.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Novelle by Merrill Gardens has 8 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 5 out of 5.
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Rebecca L - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 21, 2026
5.0
Verified Review
So Thankful for Novelle by Merrill gardens
Staff is top notch. Trained very well, kind and compassionate. Food is healthy and tasty with a wide variety. Facility is beautiful. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. I absolutely LOVE them!
Chris L - Toured community
Not Sure
June 30, 2026
5.0
Our tour guide, [name removed], was very nice. He took the time to understand where we were coming from and what we needed, and gave us a complete tour. He was not pushy like some of the other salesman at the places we toured. The facility was top-notch. Bright and inviting, the menu at the restaurant looked outstanding, and there seemed to be lots of happy people with plenty to do.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Staff
5
Juliana M - Toured community
Not Sure
April 21, 2026
5.0
I was picked up and returned as I had no ride. I was treated first in the dining room where I met some old friends as I lived at another Merrill Gardens at one time, I enjoyed a nice lunch and then was shown 2 different studio apartments, the Theatre and then had a talk with [Name Removed] about prices, received a nice folder and a special cookie to take back with me. All in all it was a good experience and a very lovely residence. My concern is the distance from my son in Campbell.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Staff
5
Response from Novelle by Merrill Gardens
May 9, 2026
Hi Juliana, thank you for taking the time to review your experience at Novelle. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed reconnecting with old friends and exploring our community. Our team strives to provide exceptional service and we are happy that you felt taken care of on your visit.
Michelle P - Resident/client
Assisted Living
April 14, 2026
5.0
Wonderful Senior living & Assisted Care
My father moved to Novelle in [Date Removed], and his experience has been nothing short of wonderful. The food is excellent, and the ambience is inviting. The spacious rooms, complete with in-unit washers and dryers, full-size kitchens, and walk-in closets, are simply spectacular. What truly sets Novelle apart, though, is the staff. They are warm, friendly, and genuinely caring. I want to give a special shout-out to [Name removed], the facility director. She is a gracious individual who exhibits a great deal of compassion. Also,[NaRemoved], who was our initial contact, was incredibly helpful during our tour of the facility. Her support in planning logistics and her quick responses made the transition seamless. Overall, the entire team has been fantastic, and the positive energy of this place is palpable as soon as you walk in. Having lived in two other senior living communities, I can confidently say that this has been the best experience by far.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Response from Novelle by Merrill Gardens
April 24, 2026
Hi Michelle, thank you for the glowing feedback! We are thrilled to hear that your father is having a wonderful experience at Novelle. We're also happy to hear that our spacious rooms and amenities are meeting your expectations. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.
Emily Y - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 11, 2026
5.0
Wonderful new senior community
My daughter and I watched Novelle being built last year. When we saw the sign that it was open, we decided to take a tour. It is a beautiful facility, the units are spacious and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. My husband recently moved in and appears to be adjusting quite well. I will eventually be moving in myself and have already met new friends there! I know that we made the right decision for the both of us.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
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Care Services
5
Activities
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Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Response from Novelle by Merrill Gardens
April 24, 2026
Thank you for your kind words, Emily! We are thrilled that you and your family have chosen Novelle as your current home. If there's anything we can do to make your experience better in the early going, please don't hesitate to let us know.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 28, 2026
5.0
Verified Review
Our experience
What we like the most about the community is that it is very clean, good service in the restaurant, and very friendly staff Yes, I would recommend community to other families.
Response from Novelle by Merrill Gardens
February 19, 2026
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.
Gale L - Toured community
Not Sure
January 28, 2026
5.0
Novelle is a beautiful, new facility. It's very spacious. We toured assisted living and memory care. Everything looks great. The staff we met seemed to be happy and genuinely care about their jobs and the residents. Right now, there aren't many residents since it just opened, but I foresee that Novelle will grow into a wonderful community for seniors.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Staff
5
Response from Novelle by Merrill Gardens
February 19, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review, Gale! We appreciate your visit and are thrilled to hear that you were impressed with our community and team. We'll be here if you ever want to visit again!
Sue B - Toured community
Not Sure
January 21, 2026
5.0
This location is very bright and cheerful for the memory care side. We toured a few other facilities and found this to be the best. The assisted living side we toured at other locations were nice but unfortunately we need the memory care side. We put a deposit down to hold the room until we move forward with medical information needed.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Staff
5
Response from Novelle by Merrill Gardens
January 24, 2026
Thank you for your positive review, Sue! We hope to welcome you and your loved ones soon. Please let us know if there's anything we can do to help in the meantime.
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Novelle by Merrill Gardens offers 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedrooms and Studio. Learn more.
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