Merrill Gardens at Brentwood

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.

Facility Direct Line (925) 298-2957

150-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: 46 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

77%

Higher than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

115 / 150

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

2024 Great Place to Work

2024-2025

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

IssuanceMay 25, 2022

CountyContra Costa

Merrill Gardens at Brentwood is legally operated by Hsvi Gp, LLC, Merrill Gardens LLC, and administered by Jeryl Shields.

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

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 10 citations 29 total visits 18 complaint visits 3 official inspections 14 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

8 points 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 2022 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection April 22, 2026

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.	10	10	This facility has total citations in line with the California average (10 vs. CA avg 10).— At avg
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 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 599th out of 1160 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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.	8	4	This facility has 100% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 100% worse
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2022.	2.5	2.5	This facility has citations per year in line with the California average (2.5 vs. CA avg 2.5).— At avg
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.3	3.3	This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% 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.	29	16	This facility has 81% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (29 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 81% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	18	13	This facility has 38% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 38% worse Rank #1083 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1083rd out of 1388 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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.	8	7	This facility has 14% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 14% worse
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.	14	10	This facility has 40% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 40% 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 28, 2025, found no deficiencies and all complaint allegations were unsubstantiated.
A substantiated complaint on August 28, 2025, documented a failure to respond timely to a resident’s call button, citing insufficient personnel and a health and safety risk.
Multiple substantiated complaints in late 2024 and early 2025 found inadequate staffing and medication storage issues, including medication left accessible to unauthorized persons.

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What does this home offer?

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

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Merrill Gardens at Brentwood

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.

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.


Merrill Gardens at Brentwood	AL IL MC	Brentwood (Balfour Road)	150 Facility 150 CA AVG 103 Rank #343 / 1657	Yes	46 Facility 46 CA AVG 57 Rank #1445 / 2092	73 Facility 73 CA AVG 81 Rank #1022 / 1401	3	18 Facility 18 CA AVG 13 Rank #1083 / 1388	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 3 Rank #599 / 1160	4 Facility 4 CA AVG 13 Rank #1100 / 1487	76.7% Facility 76.7% CA AVG 74.7% Rank #660 / 1347	Hsvi Gp, LLC, Merrill Gardens LLC	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cogir of Brentwood	AL IL	Brentwood (Brentwood Lake)	150 Facility 150 CA AVG 103 Rank #343 / 1657	Yes	30 Facility 30 CA AVG 57 Rank #1720 / 2092	90 Facility 90 CA AVG 81 Rank #398 / 1401	3	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #441 / 1388	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 3 Rank #412 / 1160	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #1210 / 1487	82.7% Facility 82.7% CA AVG 74.7% Rank #520 / 1347	Well Cogir Tenant III LLC And Cogir Management Usa Inc	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 Brentwood in?

Merrill Gardens at Brentwood is in the Balfour Road neighborhood of Brentwood.

Who is the owner of Merrill Gardens at Brentwood?

Merrill Gardens at Brentwood is legally operated by Hsvi Gp, LLC, Merrill Gardens LLC, and administered by Jeryl Shields.

Is Merrill Gardens at Brentwood in a walkable area?

Merrill Gardens at Brentwood has a walk score of 46. 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 Brentwood?

Merrill Gardens at Brentwood's occupancy is 77%.

Are pets allowed at Merrill Gardens at Brentwood?

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

Who is the administrator of Merrill Gardens at Brentwood?

Jeryl Shields is the administrator of Merrill Gardens at Brentwood.

How many beds does Merrill Gardens at Brentwood have?

Merrill Gardens at Brentwood has 150 beds.

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