Occupancy rate
75%
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Merrill Gardens at Brentwood
Memory Care in California
Merrill Gardens at Brentwood
Memory Care in California
Overview of Merrill Gardens at Brentwood
Tucked away in the charming community of Brentwood, CA, Merrill Gardens at Brentwood is a warm and inviting senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care in a setting surrounded by a rich history of agriculture and farming. The community features spacious apartments, beautiful common areas, and numerous amenities. Seniors will love the vibrant atmosphere, participating in enriching activities curated by the Active Living Program Director, ensuring there’s always something fun and engaging to do.
Merrill Gardens at Brentwood is dedicated to providing a fulfilling and comfortable lifestyle for its residents. The community aims to cater to the desires of its residents with amenities like a library, salon, courtyard, swimming pool, and a bistro and wine bar. The community also offers 24-hour support, a resident call system, transportation options, anytime dining, and on-site maintenance, ensuring all needs are met with care and attention.
150-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
3 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 46 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
112 / 150
Average residents
87 per day
Awards2024 Great Place to Work, 2024-2025
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceMay 25, 2022
CountyContra Costa
Merrill Gardens at Brentwood is legally operated by Hsvi Gp, Llc, Merrill Gardens Llc, and administrated by Shields, Jeryl.
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Resident Call System
Transportation Options
Anytime Dining
On-Site Maintenance
Weekly Housekeeping
Fitness Area
Pets Welcome
Wellness Program
Starting Price$4,250 per month
Food DescriptionResidents enjoy fresh, restaurant-style meals every day with the Anytime Dining program.
Meals IncludedYes
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 379 / 435 / 490 / 520 / 571 / 665 / 750 / 975 /1130 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Merrill Gardens at Brentwood
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
The data displayed corresponds to the last 5 years.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
5 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% above)
• Total visits (75% above)
• Complaint visits (38% above)
• Other visits (14% above)
• Complaint investigations (40% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Total citations (at California avg) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% above)
• Total visits (75% above)
• Complaint visits (38% above)
• Other visits (14% above)
• Complaint investigations (40% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Total citations (at California avg) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
Latest Inspection
August 28, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 10 | 10 | This facility has total citations in line with the California average (10 vs. California avg 10).— At avg |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 3).↓ 33% better |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 8 | 4 | This facility has 100% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (8 vs. California avg 4).↑ 100% worse |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 28 | 16 | This facility has 75% more total visits than a typical California facility (28 vs. California avg 16).↑ 75% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 18 | 13 | This facility has 38% more complaint visits than a typical California facility (18 vs. California avg 13).↑ 38% worse |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 8 | 7 | This facility has 14% more other visits than a typical California facility (8 vs. California avg 7).↑ 14% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 18 complaint visits.
| 14 | 10 | This facility has 40% more complaint investigations than a typical California facility (14 vs. California avg 10).↑ 40% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with several substantiated complaints related to staffing shortages, medication safety, and timely resident assistance. The most recent inspection on August 28, 2025, cited one deficiency for failing to respond to a resident’s call button for over five hours, linked to insufficient personnel. Earlier investigations substantiated medication left unsecured in January 2025 and inadequate care due to staffing shortages in December 2024, though annual inspections in 2024 found no deficiencies.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Memory Care in California
Merrill Gardens at Brentwood is located in Brentwood, California.
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2.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Brentwood's city center to Merrill Gardens at Brentwood's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.12 miles to nearest hospital (Kaiser Medical Center: Obstetrics & Gynecology)
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Compare Memory Care around Brentwood The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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| Merrill Gardens at Brentwood |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Brentwood (Balfour Road) | 150 | Yes | 46 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 74.7% | Hsvi Gp, Llc, Merrill Gardens Llc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Cogir of Brentwood |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Brentwood (Brentwood Lake) | 150 | Yes | 30 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 84.7% | Well Cogir Tenant Iii Llc;Cogir Management Usa Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| A Family of Care |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Brentwood (Hoffman Property) | 6 | No | 25 | 5 | 1 | 3 | - | 100.0% | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
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