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Nestled in the sunny beach town of Huntington Beach, CA, Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach offers a welcoming atmosphere for seniors seeking independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can enjoy the classic beachy design, beautifully landscaped courtyards with BBQ areas, and spacious apartments equipped with modern amenities like washers and dryers. The community is conveniently located near shopping, dining, and outdoor activities, making it easy for seniors to embrace the vibrant Huntington Beach lifestyle.
Merrill Gardens provides a comfortable and supportive environment with a range of amenities and programs, including anytime dining, wellness programs, and scheduled transportation services. Residents can relax in inviting common areas, enjoy a movie in the theater, or unwind in the salon. With a focus on community engagement and individual care, Merrill Gardens ensures a fulfilling experience for all its residents.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach is legally operated by Shi-iii Mg Gp Of Shi-iii Huntington Bch; Merrill G, and administrated by Jill Johnson.
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.
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.
10 points above the California average for assisted living residences (76/100)
Inspection score: 86 out of 100. Letter grade B. 10 points above the California average for assisted living residences (76/100)
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.
| 0 | 10 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% 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.
| 7 | 13 | This facility has 46% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 46% better |
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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.
| 0 | 7 | This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 7 | 10 | This facility has 30% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 30% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 456 / 612 / 641 / 646 / 986 / 1036 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
4.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Huntington Beach's city center to Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 7.36 miles to nearest hospital (Newport Family Medicine)
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Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach is located in Huntington Beach, 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.
| Huntington Terrace |
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. | Huntington Beach (La Bolsa) | 185
Facility
185
CA AVG
103
Rank
#197 / 1658 | Yes |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#417 / 2093 | 4 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1129 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#661 / 1486 | - | - | S-H Huntington Terrace Opco; Msl Community Mgt LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach |
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. | Huntington Beach (Goldenwest Street) | 150
Facility
150
CA AVG
103
Rank
#344 / 1658 | Yes |
75
Facility
75
CA AVG
57
Rank
#564 / 2093 | 4 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#719 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#738 / 1486 |
76.7%
Facility
76.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#647 / 1249 | - | Shi-III Mg Gp Of Shi-III Huntington Bch; Merrill G | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Ivy Park at Huntington Beach |
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. | Huntington Beach (Garfield) | 142
Facility
142
CA AVG
103
Rank
#413 / 1658 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1158 / 2093 | 1 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1388 / 1486 |
82.4%
Facility
82.4%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#522 / 1249 | - | Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Oakmont of Huntington Beach |
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. | Huntington Beach (Garfield) | 111
Facility
111
CA AVG
103
Rank
#642 / 1658 | Yes |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#417 / 2093 | 3 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
13
Rank
#814 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1098 / 1486 |
60.4%
Facility
60.4%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1034 / 1249 | - | Oakmont Sr. Lvng Of Huntington Beach; Oakmont Mgmt. | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sea Cliff Assisted 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. | Huntington Beach (Garfield) | 84
Facility
84
CA AVG
103
Rank
#895 / 1658 | Yes |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#417 / 2093 | 2 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1088 / 1397 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1033 / 1164 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#805 / 1486 |
81.0%
Facility
81.0%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#554 / 1249 | A+ | Sandpiper Senior Living LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach is in the Goldenwest Street neighborhood of Huntington Beach.
The legal owner and operator of Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach is Shi-Iii Mg Gp Of Shi-Iii Huntington Bch; Merrill G.
Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach's occupancy is 77%.
Jill Johnson is the administrator of Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach.
Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach has 150 beds.
Yes — there are 4 photos of Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach in the photo gallery on this page.
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