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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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community is legally operated by Mg Rocklin Mgmt Ca, Llc; Cogir Sl Pines, Llc, and administrated by Henry Cole.
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. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
Near the California average for assisted living residences.
California assisted living residences benchmark: C 76/100
Inspection score: 74 out of 100. Letter grade C. Near the California average for assisted living residences.
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.
| 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.
| 0.2 | 3.3 | This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% 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.
| 28 | 16 | This facility has 75% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (28 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 75% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 13 | 13 | This facility has complaint visits in line with the California average (13 vs. CA avg 13).— At avg |
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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.
| 10 | 7 | This facility has 43% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 43% worse |
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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 assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 12 | 10 | This facility has 20% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 20% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
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
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
9.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rocklin's city center to The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 11.73 miles to nearest hospital (Mercy San Juan Medical Center)
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The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community is located in Rocklin, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community |
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. | Rocklin (Whitney Ranch) | 142 | Yes | 6 | 5 | 13
Facility
13
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#953 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#984 / 1485 |
84.5%
Facility
84.5%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#380 / 1249 | - | Mg Rocklin Mgmt Ca, LLC; Cogir Sl Pines, LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Atria Rocklin |
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. | Rocklin (Santa Fe Way) | 105 | Yes | 47 | 5 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#814 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#609 / 1485 |
68.6%
Facility
68.6%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#829 / 1249 | - | Arhc Carocca01 Trs LLC; Atria Management Co LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Ansel Park |
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. | Rocklin | 100 | Yes | 14 | 5 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1147 / 1397 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#753 / 1164 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#885 / 1485 |
79.0%
Facility
79.0%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#593 / 1249 | - | Tcg Rocklin Campus LLC; Sagora Senior Living Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Rocklin |
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. | Rocklin | 82 | Yes | 38 | 6 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1129 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 19
Facility
19
CA AVG
13
Rank
#391 / 1485 |
72.0%
Facility
72.0%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#754 / 1249 | A+ | Sunrise Rocklin Sr. Lvg; Sunrise Senior Living Mgt | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community is in the Whitney Ranch neighborhood of Rocklin.
The legal owner and operator of The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community is Mg Rocklin Mgmt Ca, Llc; Cogir Sl Pines, Llc.
The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community's occupancy is 85%.
Henry Cole is the administrator of The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community.
The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community has 142 beds.
The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community has had 6 recently reported deficiencies.
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