The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community
Situated in the scenic lands of West Ranch View Drive, Rocklin, CA, The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community is an outstanding senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Maximize comfort and safety with the carefully designed and spacious studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences of The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community. With a kind and dedicated team lending extra hands 24/7, the community ensures seniors’ unique needs and aspirations are well-cared for.
Create meaningful interactions with friends and hone your skills through fun activities for an enhanced quality of life. Have the finest dining experience with well-balanced meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community strives to provide a haven for seniors who want to have the freedom to live as they prefer.
Inspection Report Summary for The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community
The California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing evaluated the assisted‑living facility “PINES” (Facility No. 312700739) on a series of unannounced visits between October 2022 and August 2023. An annual inspection on 10 December 2022, conducted by LPA Hiratsuka, documented full compliance with staffing, health‑safety, and facility‑layout standards. The subsequent case‑management visit on 1 March 2023, overseen by LPA Mirlohi, addressed a resident’s first fall and lumbar fracture; the report noted no deficiencies. A third annual assessment on 24 August 2023, again by LPA Mirlohi, likewise found the facility in good standing with no cited deficiencies.
The pattern of concern began in April 2023 when LPA DeAnna Williams‑Lyons performed a case‑management inspection that uncovered a medication‑administration error. The incident involved resident R1 receiving two discontinued medications alongside new orders, resulting in severe hypoglycemia and ICU admission. The citation, recorded under the Title 22 regulations, imposed an immediate $500 civil penalty and highlighted non‑compliance with the medication‑administration process. The same resident was later involved in a separate medication error on 5 May 2023, identified during a follow‑up inspection by LPA Mirlohi. An inadvertent discontinue order for R1’s Donepezil had prevented delivery of the drug for nearly five months, prompting a citation under § 87465(a)(5) for incidental medical and dental care. Training was reported as corrective action; no financial penalty was specified in this instance.
Across the five reports, the facility demonstrates generally strong adherence to licensing requirements, with two isolated medication‑management failures leading to citations. The April citation included an explicit civil penalty and a plan of correction, while the May citation focused on procedural lapses without a monetary fine. The consistent use of unannounced inspections and the prompt reporting of incidents reflect a compliance culture that actively monitors resident safety. The reports suggest that, aside from the documented medication errors, PINES maintains satisfactory care practices, staffing, and environmental standards in line with state regulations.
Facility Overview
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Facility ID
Unique ID assigned by the California Department of Social Services for this licensed facility.
312700739 -
Facility Type
Indicates the state license category — e.g., RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly).
RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
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License Status
Shows whether the facility is currently licensed, closed, or pending renewal.
LICENSED
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Licensed Since
Date when the facility’s license was first issued by the state.
October 20, 2020
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Licensee / Operator
Entity or organization legally responsible for managing this facility.
MG ROCKLIN MGMT CA,LLC;MERRILL GARDENS, LLC
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County
The county where the facility is located.
PLACER
Inspection & Compliance
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All Visits
Sum of inspections, complaint visits, and other administrative visits.
23 visits
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Inspections
Formal inspections conducted by the state’s licensing division.
5 inspections
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Other Visits
Administrative or follow-up visits not related to complaints or inspections.
10 visits
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Complaint Visits
Inspections triggered by official complaints filed with the state.
13 complaints
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Citations
Number of deficiencies or violations found during inspections.
6 citations
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Official Report
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What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 249-322 / 337-417 / 340-473 / 475-557 / 642-909 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
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9.2 miles from city center
500 W Ranch View Dr, Rocklin, CA 95765
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For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
24/7 care needed
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
24/7 care needed
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for California Seniors
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- CA Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
- General: Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits: Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
- CA Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
- General: Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; need-based.
- CA Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
- General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for California Seniors
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
Requirements:
General:Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA Specifics:County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits:~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
- Income Limits (2025):~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits:Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
- CA Specifics:Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; need-based.
- CA Specifics:High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics:High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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Beds shows the number of beds currently filled in each community agianst the total number of beds. Higher occupied beds usually indicates strong demand and reputation, while lower occupancy may suggest more availability for new residents.
Community |
Occupancy |
Beds |
Home Revenue |
Owner |
CCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A GRACE SUBACUTE AND SKILLED CARE | 61.7% | 166 | $21,882,547.00 | ADELMAN, JASON | 56376 |
| ABBY GARDENS HEALTHCARE CENTER | 99 | $7,436,740.00 | #N/A | 55698 | |
| ACACIA PAK NURSING & REHAB CENTER | 94.1% | 99 | $1,037,399.00 | KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP, LLC | 55011 |
| ADVANCED HEALTH CARE OF SACRAMENTO | 96.3% | 40 | $16,494,613.00 | JAVAHERI, ASHKAN | 555913 |
| ADVANCED REHAB CENTER OF TUSTIN | 92.3% | 99 | $13,862,493.00 | GASTWIRTH, MENACHEM | 55330 |
| AFFINITY HEALTHCARE CENTER | 86.8% | 104 | $24,889,651.00 | 56166 | |
| ALAMEDA CARE CENTER | 94.0% | 89 | $14,256,267.00 | CZARNIK, BARBARA | 555690 |
| ALAMEDA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER | 90.6% | 166 | $25,934,444.00 | 555486 | |
| ALAMITOS BELMONT REHAB. HOSPITAL | 87.6% | 94 | $15,540,339.00 | DAHL, SHAUN | 56125 |
| ALAMITOS WEST HEALTH & REHAB | 80.3% | 150 | $16,621,913.00 | 721 HENNEPIN CORP | 56169 |
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Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
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Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
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