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Merrill Gardens at Gilroy
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Gilroy, CA
Exterior view of Merrill Gardens at Gilroy Outdoor seating area with tables and chairs Outdoor seating area with a fountain and umbrellas Indoor gardening station in a common area

Merrill Gardens at Gilroy

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Gilroy, CA
7600 Isabella Way, Gilroy, CA 95020 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Gilroy

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Enjoy a cozy retirement experience at Merrill Gardens at Gilroy, a classic senior living community at Gilroy, California with options for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Residents can enjoy cozy living areas, private apartments, and an elegant dining room, along with plenty of sunshine and peaceful views. With nearby art and food festivals, dining, golf, and shopping, seniors have plenty to explore and enjoy, while gardening enthusiasts can take advantage of raised beds in the courtyard.

Merrill Gardens aims to enhance the lives of its residents through a busy calendar of enriching activities tailored to their desires. Led by an Active Living Director, the community offers a variety of programs and social outings. The community welcomes small pets and features garage parking for family visits. The Anytime Dining program allows residents to enjoy made-to-order meals at their convenience, ensuring a fulfilling and enjoyable living experience.

Facility Direct Line (408) 843-4348
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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
140
Bed community size
214-bed community Rank #130 / 1646Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 1,646 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
4 years in operation Rank #1128 / 1504Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1128th out of 1,504 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 38 / 100 Rank #1581 / 2058Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1581st out of 2,058 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
65%
Rank #1089 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1089th out of 1,492 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
140 / 214
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Awards

Best of Gilroy Award 2023
Great Place to Work 2024-2025

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceSeptember 10, 2021
CountySanta Clara

Ownership & Operating Entity

Merrill Gardens at Gilroy is legally operated by Mg At Gilroy, LP, Shi-Iv Merrill Gp, LLC, and Merril, and administered by Billy Mitchell.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Emergency Call System
Transportation
Dining
Housekeeping
Fitness Center
Pet Friendly
Wellness Center

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$2,995 per month

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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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 26 citations 52 total visits 24 complaint visits 3 official inspections 20 complaint investigations
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

21 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1332 / 1475 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1332nd out of 1,475 homes we track in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1475 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 60 out of 100. Letter grade D-. 21 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (160% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (600% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (85% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2610 This facility has 160% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (26 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 160% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 213 This facility has 600% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 600% worse Rank #1407 / 1434 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1407th out of 1,434 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1434 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 54 This facility has 25% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.53.3 This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 5216 This facility has had 225% more total inspections than the California average (52 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 225% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 2413 This facility has had 85% more complaint visits than the California average (24 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 85% more Rank #1182 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1182nd out of 1,388 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 257 This facility has had 257% more other visits than the California average (25 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 257% more
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 34 This facility has had 25% fewer official inspections than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 2010 This facility has had 100% more complaint investigations than the California average (20 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 100% more
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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Managed by Billy Mitchell

Senior Living Executive Director

Billy Mitchell is the Senior Living Executive Director at Merrill Gardens at Gilroy. He holds a bachelor's degree in religious studies, a master's in theology, and a master's in human healthcare administration. Billy began his healthcare career in 2000 and has held various leadership roles including hospital Chaplain, Palliative Care Director, and Home Health Administrator. He enjoys cooking, sports, and traveling with his family.

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Address 2.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Gilroy's city center to Merrill Gardens at Gilroy's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.58 miles to nearest hospital (St. Louise Regional Hospital)

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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IL
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Facility 876
CA AVG 104
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80
Facility 80
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90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1,475
24
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
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0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
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21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #362 / 1,504
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Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 104
Rank #16 / 1,646
No 45
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #212 / 1,475
14
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #443 / 1,388
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Facility 0
CA AVG 3
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33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
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 84.0% -Congregational Homes, IncorporatedStudio
Merrill Gardens at Gilroy
AL
IL
MC
Gilroy
214
Facility 214
CA AVG 104
Rank #130 / 1,646
Yes
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 59
Rank #1,581 / 2,058
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 81
Rank #1,332 / 1,475
52
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,182 / 1,388
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,407 / 1,434
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,128 / 1,504
 65.4% -Mg At Gilroy, LP, Shi-IV Merrill Gp, LLC, And MerrilStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Canterbury Woods
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Pacific Grove
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 104
Rank #180 / 1,646
Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 59
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91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #408 / 1,475
13
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #326 / 1,388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
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42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #33 / 1,504
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AL
IL
NH
SNF
Palo Alto (Crescent Park)
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 104
Rank #1,116 / 1,646
Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 59
Rank #171 / 2,058
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #212 / 1,475
7
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
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0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
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11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
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Frequently Asked Questions about Merrill Gardens at Gilroy

Who is the owner of Merrill Gardens at Gilroy?

Merrill Gardens at Gilroy is legally operated by Mg At Gilroy, LP, Shi-Iv Merrill Gp, LLC, and Merril, and administered by Billy Mitchell.

Is Merrill Gardens at Gilroy in a walkable area?

Merrill Gardens at Gilroy has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Merrill Gardens at Gilroy?

Merrill Gardens at Gilroy's occupancy is 65%.

How long has Merrill Gardens at Gilroy been in business?

Merrill Gardens at Gilroy has been operating for approximately 4 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Merrill Gardens at Gilroy?

Yes, Merrill Gardens at Gilroy allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Merrill Gardens at Gilroy?

Billy Mitchell is the administrator of Merrill Gardens at Gilroy.

How many beds does Merrill Gardens at Gilroy have?

Merrill Gardens at Gilroy has 214 beds.

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