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A distinct senior living community situated in the quiet lands of Iris Canyon Road, Monterey, CA, Merrill Gardens at Monterey provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring a selection of 110 cozy and spacious studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences, the community aims to provide a welcoming abode for seniors to live in comfort and elegance. A competent and highly skilled team delivers top-tier care and assistance around the clock for seniors to enjoy their best years without worries.
With a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and exciting programs, seniors discover new interests and reignite old hobbies for leisure and wellness. Merrill Gardens at Monterey fosters a bright and welcoming environment, ensuring seniors maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Committed to enhancing seniors’ well-being, the community serves well-balanced meals for dietary satisfaction. Surrounded by a serene courtyard, Merrill Gardens at Monterey is a good place to live a wondrous retirement.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Merrill Gardens at Monterey is legally operated by Merrill Gardens At Monterey; Merrill Gardens Llc, and administrated by Jule May Estrellado.
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.
| 6 | 10 | This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better |
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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.
| 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 |
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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.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has moderate citations (type b) in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2020.
| 1 | 1.7 | This facility has 41% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 41% better |
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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
| 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.
| 18 | 16 | This facility has 13% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 13% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 10 | 13 | This facility has 23% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 23% 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.
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% 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.
| 9 | 10 | This facility has 10% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 10% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Merrill Gardens at Monterey’s inspection record is mixed, with recent improvements but some past deficiencies in resident care and documentation. The May 21, 2025 annual inspection found no deficiencies, while earlier visits cited one medication error causing hospitalization on July 17, 2024, and failures in resident assistance and reappraisal in early 2024. Multiple complaint investigations since 2022 were unsubstantiated, showing the facility addressed prior issues and maintained compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 313 / 489 / 683 / 1043 / 1350 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
1.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Monterey's city center to Merrill Gardens at Monterey's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.19 miles to nearest hospital (Radiation Oncology)
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Merrill Gardens at Monterey is located in Monterey, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| The Park Lane |
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. | Monterey (Glenwood Circle) | 160 | No | 47 | 5 | 24 | 5 | 16 | 55.0% | Pac Monterey Inc,Gp Of P Mont LP;Park Lane Mgr LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Merrill Gardens at Monterey |
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. | Monterey (Iris Canyon Road) | 150 | Yes | 53 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 86.7% | Merrill Gardens At Monterey; Merrill Gardens LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Ivy Park at Monterey |
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. | Monterey | 112 | Yes | 73 | 1 | 14 | - | 2 | 94.6% | Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Merrill Gardens at Monterey is in the Iris Canyon Road neighborhood of Monterey.
The legal owner and operator of Merrill Gardens at Monterey is Merrill Gardens At Monterey; Merrill Gardens Llc.
Merrill Gardens at Monterey has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Merrill Gardens at Monterey's occupancy is 87%.
Jule May Estrellado is the administrator of Merrill Gardens at Monterey.
Merrill Gardens at Monterey has 150 beds.
Merrill Gardens at Monterey has had 6 recently reported deficiencies.
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