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Merrill Gardens at Campbell

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

2115 S Winchester Blvd, Downtown · Campbell, CA 95008166 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.9/5

based on 73 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking high-quality medical oversight and a warm, community-oriented environment, particularly for memory care. The nursing leadership is a standout strength. However, when scheduling tours or initial visits, we recommend double-checking your appointment with the front desk to ensure it has been properly logged in their system.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

73 reviews on Google
Merrill Gardens at Campbell is highly regarded by residents and families for its exceptionally caring and professional nursing and management staff, particularly the Resident Care Director, Sarum. Reviewers frequently praise the beautiful, clean facilities and the warm, welcoming community atmosphere. While the vast majority of feedback is glowing, one reviewer noted a significant communication breakdown regarding a scheduled tour appointment.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff10.0Clean10.0Activities9.0Meds10.0Memory10.0Comms7.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facilities
  • Welcoming and social community atmosphere
  • Professional and knowledgeable management

Concerns

  • Administrative communication errors regarding appointments

Rating Trends

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10 reviews posted between Oct 29, 2025Oct 30, 2025 · 10 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

97%response rate
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The owner provides highly personalized responses that frequently acknowledge specific staff members mentioned in reviews. They demonstrate empathy when addressing loss and express genuine gratitude for professional endorsements.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see how much care goes into responding to everyone's feedback here; how does the management team stay so involved with the community?
  • 2The facility looks incredibly well-maintained; what is your routine for ensuring the common areas and resident rooms stay so clean and inviting?
  • 3We want to make sure we stay in the loop with all important updates; what is the best way for families to communicate with the administration regarding appointments or schedule changes?
  • 4The nursing staff seems so compassionate in the feedback we've seen; how do you ensure that level of attentive care is consistent during the overnight hours?
  • 5What does a typical day of social activities look like for residents to help them feel part of this welcoming community?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency or a sudden change in health, what is the specific protocol for notifying both the medical staff and our family?

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Key Review Excerpts

The care and attention my mom is receiving at Merrill Gardens is above and beyond due to Sarum's kind heart and attention to detail.

Family member of a resident · 2025★★★★★

My father moved in to the Garden House (the memory care unit) at Merrill Gardens about 4 months ago. It was a hard change for our family but necessary. And I can't say enough about how the staff at MG have supported us all along the way.

Memory care family member · 2026★★★★★

The facilities are lovely. The staff are so pleasant and helpful! The Resident Care Director, Sarum Talivaa, is a real gem!

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★
Source: 73 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

10total
3 Type A— immediate health risk
3 Type B— non-compliance
Clean record— no deficiencies found
Jan 2, 2026Complaint
Clean

This report details a complaint investigation conducted following an unannounced visit. Three deficiencies were cited based on allegations: failure to ensure regular observation, failure to provide an eviction letter, and failure to allow 1:1 private care. However, the investigation ultimately found all allegations to be unsubstantiated.

Oct 21, 2025Other
Clean

This was a Plan of Corrections follow-up visit conducted by the LPA. The LPA toured random resident rooms and did not observe any immediate hazards or deficiencies. A Letter of Deficiency Citations Cleared was provided, and no deficiencies were cited during this visit.

Oct 14, 2025Inspection
Clean

The inspection was an unannounced annual review conducted by the LPA. The facility was generally compliant, with positive observations regarding fire safety and resident room readiness. However, one critical deficiency was cited concerning the improper storage of cleaning chemicals in a resident's room, posing an immediate risk.

Nov 8, 2024Other
Clean

The inspection was a case management follow-up to deficiencies cited on 10/28/2024. The analyst noted that deficiencies cited on the previous date were cleared during this visit. No new deficiencies were cited during today's visit.

Oct 28, 2024Inspection
Clean

The unannounced annual inspection identified two critical deficiencies. First, the facility was cited for not maintaining staff coverage with current CPR/First Aid certification, which presents an immediate safety risk. Second, two residents with neurocognitive disorders (R2 and R3) lacked updated physician's reports, also constituting an immediate risk to resident care.

Oct 8, 2024Complaint
Clean

This report details a complaint investigation regarding allegations of staff pinching and slapping a resident. The investigation found no evidence to support the allegations, resulting in an unsubstantiated finding. No citations were issued during this visit.

May 2, 2024Other
Clean

The facility underwent an unannounced Case Management - Incident visit to follow up on an alleged incident involving staff S1 and resident R1. The Licensing Program Analyst conducted a wellness check and reviewed records. No deficiencies were cited at this time as per California Code of Regulations Title 22.

Jun 7, 2023Other
Clean

The facility underwent an unannounced case management visit following an incident report regarding a resident elopement. The report details that the resident was successfully redirected back to the assisted living unit and that the facility has implemented several corrective actions, including staff training and increased staffing. No deficiencies were cited during this visit.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Shi-Iii Mg Gp, Shi-Iii Campbell; Merrill Gardens

Administrator

BRADLEY, BURGOYNE

Source: State licensing data

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