Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill

Overview of Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill

Welcoming seniors and guests warmly is the outstanding senior living community of Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill located in the bustling neighborhood of Second Avenue, San Diego, CA, that provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With cozy and sophisticated studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, seniors gain a wide selection of comfortable accommodations to choose from as they transition into the community. A competent and highly qualified team delivers top-notch care and support for seniors to lead meaningful lives.

Have a fun time learning new skills and reliving past interests with enjoyable activities and exciting events. With its convenient location near local amenities and attractions, Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill ensures seniors’ needs and aspirations are within a few steps away. Eat well and feel good with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill is a friendly abode where seniors can spend their best years without worries and create lasting moments by living as they prefer.

Facility Direct Line (619) 471-1839

100-bed community

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

4 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 89 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

83%

Higher than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

83 / 100

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Seniorly 2025

Seniorly 2024

Great Place to Work 2024-2025

Sensight 2024

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

IssuanceSeptember 1, 2021

CountySan Diego

License Number374604405

Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill is legally operated by Mg At Bankers Hill, LP and Shi-Iv Merrill Gp, LLC, and administered by David Tamo.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

24-Hour Staffing

Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff

Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

No Admission Fee

HousekeepingYes

Resident Call System

Transportation Options

Anytime Dining

On-Site Maintenance

Weekly Housekeeping

Fitness Area

Pets Welcome

Wellness Program

Starting Price$6,900 per month

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 2 citations 14 total visits 6 complaint visits 3 official inspections 3 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

9 points above 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 2021 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.	2	10	This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% 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.	1	3	This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #413 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 413th 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.	1	4	This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.1	3.3	This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% 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.	14	16	This facility has 13% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 13% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	6	13	This facility has 54% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 54% better Rank #651 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 651st 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.	5	7	This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 29% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	3	4	This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	3	10	This facility has 70% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better

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

The most recent inspection on February 5, 2026, found no deficiencies and substantiated no complaints regarding resident care or documentation.
A substantiated complaint in June 2025 led to immediate exclusion of Staff #1 for conduct inimical to residents.
A February 1, 2024 inspection cited one deficiency for incomplete tuberculosis assessment on a resident, with a Plan of Correction accepted.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Room Sizes: 410 / 435 / 455 / 483 / 592 / 617 / 641 / 661 / 950 / 970 / 1006 / 1067 / 1105 sq. ft

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: Mid-rise

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

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1.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from San Diego's city center to Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill	AL IL	San Diego (Bankers Hill)	100 Facility 100 CA AVG 104 Rank #697 / 1644	Yes	89 Facility 89 CA AVG 57 Rank #195 / 2087	90 Facility 90 CA AVG 81 Rank #398 / 1400	3	6 Facility 6 CA AVG 13 Rank #651 / 1386	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 3 Rank #413 / 1159	4 Facility 4 CA AVG 13 Rank #1111 / 1497	83.0%	-	Mg At Bankers Hill, LP And Shi-IV Merrill Gp, LLC	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 Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill in?

Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill is in the Bankers Hill neighborhood of San Diego.

Who is the owner of Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill?

Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill is legally operated by Mg At Bankers Hill, LP and Shi-Iv Merrill Gp, LLC, and administered by David Tamo.

Is Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill in a walkable area?

Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill?

According to CA state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill's license number is 374604405.

What is the occupancy rate at Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill?

Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill's occupancy is 83%.

How long has Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill been in business?

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

Are pets allowed at Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill?

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

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