Occupancy rate
77%
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Overview of Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga
Overlooking the picturesque scenery of Highland Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga is a unique senior living community providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With its luxurious and well-designed residences including a wide array of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, seniors experience unrivaled comfort and security. The community goes above and beyond to deliver world-class care and assistance for seniors living without worries.
Spend your golden years in the vibrant and inviting environment of Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga. Participate in a jam-packed calendar of activities and engage in fun programs to maintain an actively engaged lifestyle. Delight with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. With its stunning amenities and scenic views, Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga strives to provide a safe place for seniors to thrive and enjoy every moment of their retirement.
150-bed community Rank #343 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 343rd out of 1657 homes 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
8 years in operation Rank #738 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 738th out of 1487 homes 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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: 49 / 100 Rank #1370 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1370th out of 2092 homes 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
116 / 150
Average occupied beds in California homes
87 beds
Sensight Resident Satisfaction Award 2025
A Place for Mom 2025
The 800 Award 2025
Reputation 800 Award 2024
Great Place to Work 2025
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceOctober 1, 2018
CountySan Bernardino
Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga is legally operated by Shi-Iii Mg Dev, Rancho Cucamonga and Merrill Gardens, and administered by Usman Chaudary.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. David Tamo, General Manager (per BBB, record updated May 2026)
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Resident Call System
Transportation Options
Anytime Dining
On-Site Maintenance
Weekly Housekeeping
Swimming Pool
Pets Welcome
Wellness Program
Starting Price$4,800 per month
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
1 citation
11 total visits
5 complaint visits
5 official inspections
5 complaint investigations
Inspection Score
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.
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.
11 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #308 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 308th out of 1401 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 92 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 11 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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Official inspections (25% above) 9 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per year (90% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Total visits (31% below)
• Complaint visits (62% below)
• Other visits (86% below)
• Complaint investigations (50% below)
• Official inspections (25% above) 9 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per year (90% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Total visits (31% below)
• Complaint visits (62% below)
• Other visits (86% below)
• Complaint investigations (50% below)
Latest Inspection
October 1, 2025
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
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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.
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. 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. |
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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 |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 0.2 | 2 | This facility has 90% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 90% better |
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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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 11 | 16 | This facility has 31% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 31% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 5 | 13 | This facility has 62% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 62% better Rank #588 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 588th out of 1388 homes 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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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.
| 1 | 7 | This facility has 86% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 86% better |
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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 |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 5 | 10 | This facility has 50% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% 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 October 1, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed the facility was clean, safe, and in good repair.
- A substantiated complaint in May 2022 found the licensee improperly refused a resident’s return after hospital discharge and failed to provide a required eviction notice.
- Multiple complaint investigations from 2023 to 2025, including allegations about power outages, staffing, and sanitation, were all unsubstantiated after thorough reviews.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 476 / 492 / 607/ 608 / 621 / 635 / 650 / 670 / 714 / 978 / 1011 / 1017 / 1023 / 1070 / 1072 / 1165 / 1179 / 1236 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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Rank
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CA AVG
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88
CA AVG
81
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#513 / 1401 | 1 | 5
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13
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#599 / 1160 | 2
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CA AVG
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| Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga | AL IL MC | Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma) | 150
Facility
150
CA AVG
103
Rank
#343 / 1657 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1370 / 2092 | 92
Facility
92
CA AVG
81
Rank
#308 / 1401 | 5 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#588 / 1388 | 0
Facility
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CA AVG
3
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#1 / 1160 | 8
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8
CA AVG
13
Rank
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| Allara Senior Living | AL MC | Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma) | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
103
Rank
#561 / 1657 | No |
52
Facility
52
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1305 / 2092 | 79
Facility
79
CA AVG
81
Rank
#881 / 1401 | 4 | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
13
Rank
#991 / 1388 | 2
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2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1160 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
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| Cadence at Rancho Cucamonga by Cogir | AL IL MC | Rancho Cucamonga (Cucamonga) | 117
Facility
117
CA AVG
103
Rank
#606 / 1657 | Yes |
54
Facility
54
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1242 / 2092 | 85
Facility
85
CA AVG
81
Rank
#688 / 1401 | 4 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#758 / 1388 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1160 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
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CA AVG
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Rank
#948 / 1657 | Yes |
75
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75
CA AVG
57
Rank
#563 / 2092 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#242 / 1401 | 1 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1388 | 1
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1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#412 / 1160 | 8
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8
CA AVG
13
Rank
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga is located in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga
What neighborhood is Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga in?
Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga is in the Alta Loma neighborhood of Rancho Cucamonga.
Who is the owner of Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga?
Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga is legally operated by Shi-Iii Mg Dev, Rancho Cucamonga and Merrill Gardens, and administered by Usman Chaudary.
Is Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga in a walkable area?
Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga has a walk score of 49. 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 Rancho Cucamonga?
Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga's occupancy is 77%.
Who is the administrator of Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga?
Usman Chaudary is the administrator of Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga.
How many beds does Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga have?
Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga has 150 beds.
Has Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga had any citations?
Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga has had 1 reported citation since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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