Occupancy rate
77%
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga
Assisted Living in Rancho Cucamonga
Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga
Assisted Living in Rancho Cucamonga
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
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
7 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 49 / 100
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 residents
87 per day
AwardsSensight 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
StatusLicensed
IssuanceOctober 1, 2018
CountySan Bernardino
Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga is legally operated by Shi-iii Mg Dev, Rancho Cucamonga; Merrill Gardens, and administrated by Usman Chaudary.
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
Food DescriptionDining options include fresh, restaurant-style meals every day with an Anytime Dining program.
Meals IncludedYes
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, 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
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
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.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Official inspections (25% above) 7 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Total visits (31% below)
• Complaint visits (62% below)
• Other visits (86% below)
• Complaint investigations (50% below)
• Official inspections (25% above) 7 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Total visits (31% below)
• Complaint visits (62% below)
• Other visits (86% below)
• Complaint investigations (50% below)
Latest Inspection
October 1, 2025
Annual Inspection
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 10).↓ 90% 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.
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California facility (0 vs. California avg 3).↓ 100% 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. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 4).↓ 75% better |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California 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 facility (11 vs. California avg 16).↓ 31% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 5 | 13 | This facility has 62% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 13).↓ 62% 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.
| 1 | 7 | This facility has 86% fewer other visits than a typical California facility (1 vs. California 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 facility (5 vs. California avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 5 complaint visits.
| 5 | 10 | This facility has 50% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 10).↓ 50% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mostly clean, with no deficiencies cited in its last three annual inspections, including the most recent on October 1, 2025. A single 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 since then, including those in 2023 and 2025, were unsubstantiated, and no safety or care deficiencies were identified.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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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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2.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rancho Cucamonga's city center to Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.63 miles to nearest hospital (Kindred Hospital Rancho)
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Compare Assisted Living around Rancho Cucamonga The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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