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Enjoy a cozy retirement experience at Merrill Gardens at Gilroy, a classic senior living community at Gilroy, California with options for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Residents can enjoy cozy living areas, private apartments, and an elegant dining room, along with plenty of sunshine and peaceful views. With nearby art and food festivals, dining, golf, and shopping, seniors have plenty to explore and enjoy, while gardening enthusiasts can take advantage of raised beds in the courtyard.
Merrill Gardens aims to enhance the lives of its residents through a busy calendar of enriching activities tailored to their desires. Led by an Active Living Director, the community offers a variety of programs and social outings. The community welcomes small pets and features garage parking for family visits. The Anytime Dining program allows residents to enjoy made-to-order meals at their convenience, ensuring a fulfilling and enjoyable living experience.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Merrill Gardens at Gilroy is legally operated by Mg At Gilroy, Lp ; Shi-iv Merrill Gp, Llc ; Merril, and administrated by Billy Mitchell.
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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 26 | 10 | This facility has 160% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (26 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 160% 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.
| 21 | 3 | This facility has 600% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 600% worse |
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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.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 5.2 | 2 | This facility has 160% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (5.2 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 160% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.5 | 3.3 | This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% 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.
| 52 | 16 | This facility has 225% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (52 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 225% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 24 | 13 | This facility has 85% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (24 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 85% 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.
| 25 | 7 | This facility has 257% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (25 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 257% 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.
| 20 | 10 | This facility has 100% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (20 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 100% 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 deficiencies related to resident personal rights violations, medication errors, and failure to update care plans after falls. The most recent inspection on February 24, 2026, found no deficiencies and confirmed full compliance with the corrective action plan. However, substantiated complaints from 2024 to 2025 included physical abuse by staff, inadequate night supervision, delayed call button responses, improper medication administration, and failure to credit residents per admission agreements.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Billy Mitchell is the Senior Living Executive Director at Merrill Gardens at Gilroy. He holds a bachelor's degree in religious studies, a master's in theology, and a master's in human healthcare administration. Billy began his healthcare career in 2000 and has held various leadership roles including hospital Chaplain, Palliative Care Director, and Home Health Administrator. He enjoys cooking, sports, and traveling with his family.
2.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Gilroy's city center to Merrill Gardens at Gilroy's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.58 miles to nearest hospital (St. Louise Regional Hospital)
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Merrill Gardens at Gilroy is located in Gilroy, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Merrill Gardens at Gilroy |
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.
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. | Gilroy (Isabella Way) | 214 | Yes | 38 | 3 | 24 | 21 | 4 | 65.4% | - | Mg At Gilroy, LP ; Shi-IV Merrill Gp, LLC ; Merril | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Atria Evergreen Valley |
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 (Evergreen) | 134 | Yes | 29 | 4 | 21 | 3 | 6 | 59.7% | A- | Gp Of Aoc San Felipe Opco;Atria Aoc Ca Opco Gp Ptr | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Oakmont of San Jose |
LSL Luxury Senior Living
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.
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. | San Jose (Willow Glen) | 92 | No | 51 | 2 | 31 | 16 | 4 | 73.9% | - | Oakmont Sr. Lvng Of San Jose Opco, LLC; Oakmont Mgm | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Protected: Sonnet Hill |
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 (Fruitdale) | 80 | No | 85 | 4 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 58.8% | - | Stella Snr Housing Holdings LLC; Ally Snr Lvg, 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 Gilroy is in the Isabella Way neighborhood of Gilroy.
The legal owner and operator of Merrill Gardens at Gilroy is Mg At Gilroy, Lp ; Shi-Iv Merrill Gp, Llc ; Merril.
Merrill Gardens at Gilroy has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Merrill Gardens at Gilroy's occupancy is 65%.
Billy Mitchell is the administrator of Merrill Gardens at Gilroy.
Merrill Gardens at Gilroy has 214 beds.
Merrill Gardens at Gilroy has had 26 recently reported deficiencies.
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