The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community in Rocklin, CA

Overview of The Pines, a Merrill Gardens Community

Situated in the scenic lands of West Ranch View Drive, Rocklin, CA, The Pines, a Merrill Gardens Community is an outstanding senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Maximize comfort and safety with the carefully designed and spacious studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences of The Pines, a Merrill Gardens Community. With a kind and dedicated team lending extra hands 24/7, the community ensures seniors’ unique needs and aspirations are well-cared for.

Create meaningful interactions with friends and hone your skills through fun activities for an enhanced quality of life. Have the finest dining experience with well-balanced meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. The Pines, a Merrill Gardens Community strives to provide a haven for seniors who want to have the freedom to live as they prefer.

Facility Direct Line (916) 250-6939

142-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

5 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 6 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

85%

Higher than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

120 / 142

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

IssuanceOctober 20, 2020

CountyPlacer

The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community is legally operated by Mg Rocklin Mgmt Ca, LLC and Cogir Sl Pines, LLC, and administered by Henry Cole.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 6 citations 28 total visits 13 complaint visits 5 official inspections 12 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

1 point below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard 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 2020 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	6	10	This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better
Serious citations (Type A) Citations 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 assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #599 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 599th out of 1159 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1159 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	4	4	This facility has moderate citations (type b) in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.2	3.3	This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% better

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
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 assisted living residence (28 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 75% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	13	13	This facility has complaint visits in line with the California average (13 vs. CA avg 13).— At avg Rank #949 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 949th out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	10	7	This facility has 43% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 43% worse
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	5	4	This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	12	10	This facility has 20% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 20% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on October 23, 2025 found no deficiencies and no health or safety concerns in any unit.
A substantiated complaint on June 26, 2025 found the facility failed to provide complete eviction notices, violating eviction procedures and posing potential risk to residents.
Multiple investigations in 2024 and 2023 found isolated violations including visitor sign-in policy breaches and medication administration errors causing serious injury, but corrective actions and staff training were implemented.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Room Sizes: 249-322 / 337-417 / 340-473 / 475-557 / 642-909 sq. ft

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: Two-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community

4.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Rocklin's city center to The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 11.73 miles to nearest hospital (Mercy San Juan Medical Center)

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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.


The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community	AL IL MC	Rocklin (Whitney Ranch)	142 Facility 142 CA AVG 104 Rank #411 / 1644	Yes	6 Facility 6 CA AVG 57 Rank #1998 / 2087	80 Facility 80 CA AVG 81 Rank #853 / 1400	5	13 Facility 13 CA AVG 13 Rank #949 / 1386	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 3 Rank #599 / 1159	5 Facility 5 CA AVG 13 Rank #996 / 1497	84.5%	-	Mg Rocklin Mgmt Ca, LLC And Cogir Sl Pines, LLC	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Rocklin	AL MC RC	Rocklin	82 Facility 82 CA AVG 104 Rank #896 / 1644	Yes	38 Facility 38 CA AVG 57 Rank #1579 / 2087	72 Facility 72 CA AVG 81 Rank #1051 / 1400	6	20 Facility 20 CA AVG 13 Rank #1123 / 1386	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 3 Rank #599 / 1159	19 Facility 19 CA AVG 13 Rank #401 / 1497	72.0%	A+	Sunrise Rocklin Sr. Lvg And Sunrise Senior Living Mgt	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+

General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+

General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

What neighborhood is The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community in?

The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community is in the Whitney Ranch neighborhood of Rocklin.

Who is the owner of The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community?

The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community is legally operated by Mg Rocklin Mgmt Ca, LLC and Cogir Sl Pines, LLC, and administered by Henry Cole.

Is The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community in a walkable area?

The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community?

The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community's occupancy is 85%.

How long has The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community been in business?

The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community?

Yes, The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community?

Henry Cole is the administrator of The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community.

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