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Live in opulence with the blissful senior living community of Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen settled in the harmonious neighborhood of Curci Drive, San Jose, CA, providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring a wide array of cozy and elegant residences including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, seniors experience optimum comfort and security. The community aims to improve seniors’ well-being with a kind and compassionate team handling their needs and aspirations to live with confidence and achieve their full potential.
Participate in engaging programs and pamper yourself within the stunning and serene spaces of Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen. Remain actively connected with your surroundings and maximize your freedom by doing what you love. With healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences, seniors have a delightful dining experience any time of the day. Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen strives to provide a safe place for seniors to live a wondrous retirement without worries.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen is legally operated by Mg At Willow Glen, Lp ;shi-iv Merrill Gp,llc;et Al, and administrated by Ida Gemignani.
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.
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.
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 12 | 10 | This facility has 20% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 20% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 3 | 3 | This facility has serious citations (type a) in line with the California average (3 vs. CA avg 3).— At avg |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 9 | 4 | This facility has 125% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 125% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 2.4 | 2 | This facility has 20% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2.4 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 20% worse |
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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
| 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.
| 51 | 16 | This facility has 219% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (51 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 219% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 35 | 13 | This facility has 169% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (35 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 169% worse |
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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.
| 13 | 7 | This facility has 86% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 86% worse |
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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 |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 21 | 10 | This facility has 110% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 110% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with repeated pest control deficiencies despite multiple substantiated complaints about cockroaches from December 2023 through August 2025. The most recent inspection on October 8, 2025, found no deficiencies, but prior visits cited one deficiency for pest infestation posing immediate health and safety risks. Other substantiated issues included medication administration errors and failure to provide proper notice of fee increases in May 2025, though many other allegations were found unsubstantiated.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 433 / 638 / 957 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
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3.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Jose's city center to Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.95 miles to nearest hospital (O'Connor Hospital)
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Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen is located in San Jose, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| The Watermark at San Jose |
RH Retirement Home
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | San Jose (Willow Glen) | 205 | Yes | 72 | 1 | 6 | - | 1 | 53.7% | Us Alliance Holden Of San Jose II Tenant;Watermark | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | San Jose (Stokes) | 150 | Yes | 73 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 62.7% | Mg At Willow Glen, LP ;Shi-IV Merrill Gp,LLC;Et Al | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Villa Fontana |
RH Retirement Home
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | San Jose (West Valley) | 104 | No | 81 | 4 | 8 | - | 16 | 91.3% | Prime Eldercare Solution Inc. | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Atria Willow Glen |
RH Retirement Home
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | San Jose (Dry Creek) | 63 | Yes | 34 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 27 | 69.8% | Wg Willow Glen Sh LP; Atria Management Co LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Westgate Villa Assisted Living |
RH Retirement Home
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | San Jose (West Valley) | 60 | No | 67 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 96.7% | Half Moon Bay Holdings, LLC | Private Rooms / Semi - Private Rooms |
Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen is in the Stokes neighborhood of San Jose.
The legal owner and operator of Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen is Mg At Willow Glen, Lp ;Shi-Iv Merrill Gp,Llc;Et Al.
Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen's occupancy is 63%.
Ida Gemignani is the administrator of Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen.
Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen has 150 beds.
Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen has had 12 recently reported deficiencies.
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