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Public Google reviewers rate Merrill Gardens at Brentwood highly. Reviewers highlight: welcoming and professional administrative staff, high-quality amenities and beautiful facility design. Reviewer identity is not verified, and online reviews may not capture everything. Schedule a visit to assess the fit directly.
Merrill Gardens at Brentwood is highly regarded for its welcoming atmosphere, elegant facilities, and exceptional sales and administrative staff who facilitate smooth transitions. While many families praise the vibrant social activities and high-quality amenities, one reviewer raised serious concerns regarding understaffing and high staff turnover in both assisted living and memory care units.
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“The facility is like being in a 5 Star hotel. Jennifer Birkland is solid gold on every level! She is warm, welcoming, completely knowledgeable and will answer every question.”
“My wife has been here in the Garden House Memory Care for just one month and she loves it and I love it that she loves it.”
“I’ve toured over 30 retirement communities around the Bay Area for my job, and Merrill Gardens in Brentwood truly stands out as my top pick!”
Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division
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The investigation was conducted following a complaint regarding staff response times to resident calls for assistance. The allegation was found to be substantiated, resulting in citations. Deficiencies cited relate to insufficient staffing levels and failure to respond to resident call buttons in a timely manner, posing a potential health and safety risk.
The facility underwent a 1-Year Annual Required inspection visit on April 16, 2025. The Licensing Program Analyst observed that all outdoor and indoor passageways were kept free of obstruction, and general safety measures like smoke detectors and fire extinguishers were noted as being in operating condition. The report explicitly states that no deficiencies were observed during the visit.
The report details two separate complaint investigations conducted on 01/23/2025. The first allegation regarding unsecured medication was substantiated, citing a failure to keep centrally stored medicines locked and inaccessible. The second allegation regarding food service was unsubstantiated after review of records and interviews.
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Hsvi Gp, LLC, Merrill Gardens LLC
SHIELDS, JERYL
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