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Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga

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

9942 Highland Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737150 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 57 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for seniors seeking a high-end, vibrant community with exceptional dining and amenities. However, if your loved one has significant mobility issues or requires intensive physical assistance, you should specifically inquire about the specialized training of the caregiving staff to ensure safety.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

57 reviews analyzed
Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga is highly regarded by residents and families for its beautiful, clean facilities and a warm, welcoming staff that treats seniors like family. While many praise the high-quality dining and vibrant activities, some families have raised concerns regarding the intensity of certain events like fire alarm tests and a single critical report of inadequate care for residents with high mobility needs.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff9.0Clean10.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms8.0Value5.0

Strengths

  • Warm and attentive caregiving staff
  • Beautiful, well-maintained, and spacious apartments
  • High-quality dining and delicious food options
  • Engaging activities and amenities like a pool and theater

Concerns

  • Inadequate training for high-needs physical assistance
  • Lack of preparation for facility-wide alerts (e.g., fire alarms) for sensitive residents

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

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The owner provides personalized responses that frequently acknowledge specific staff members or details mentioned in the reviews. For negative feedback, they use a consistent, professional approach by inviting the reviewer to a private email discussion.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We noticed how much the management values feedback through their responses to reviews; how do you incorporate resident and family suggestions into your daily operations?
  • 2The dining options look wonderful in the reviews, so could you tell us more about how the menus are planned and how much variety there is for different dietary needs?
  • 3With the beautiful pool and theater on site, what are some of the most popular weekly activities that residents look forward to?
  • 4How does the care team ensure that residents who require more intensive physical assistance or mobility support are receiving specialized, hands-on help?
  • 5In the event of a facility-wide alert, such as a fire alarm, what specific protocols are in place to ensure that sensitive or easily startled residents are comforted and safely managed?
  • 6Since the apartments are described as so spacious and well-maintained, could you show us how a resident might personalize their space to make it feel like home?

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Key Review Excerpts

The team at Merrill Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga and the current residents have been nothing short of wonderful to my Dad. The facility is bright and beautiful, offers his residents an array of activities, has great food and does not 'feel' like an assisted living facility.

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

I am in a wheelchair and require extra care to go to the bathroom and to get dressed. On more than one occasion I had a man from maintenance assist me in the bathroom. I was dropped on the floor twice. I am covered in bruises because the staff is not trained in care service.

Resident · 2022☆☆☆☆

My mother in law just moved in last month and she has not been happier. Very safe environment, Very friendly staff, Lots of daily activities. Rooms are beautiful and well equip.

New resident's family · 2022★★★★★
Source: 57 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

11total
2 Type B— non-compliance
Clean record— no deficiencies found
Oct 1, 2025Inspection
Clean

The facility underwent a required comprehensive annual inspection. The inspector noted that the facility is clean, in good repair, and operating in safe conditions across physical plant, food service, and care/supervision areas. No deficiencies were cited during this visit.

Jan 13, 2025Complaint
Clean

This report details a complaint investigation conducted following an unannounced visit. The primary allegation concerned the facility's ability to provide power during an outage. Based on the investigation findings, the allegation was determined to be Unsubstantiated.

Nov 8, 2024Inspection
Clean

The facility underwent a required comprehensive annual inspection. The report indicates that the facility is clean, in good repair, and operating in safe conditions across physical plant, food service, and care/supervision areas. No deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations.

Dec 11, 2023Inspection
Clean

The facility underwent a required comprehensive annual inspection. The inspector noted that the facility is clean, in good repair, and operating in safe conditions across physical plant, food service, and care/supervision areas. No deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations.

Sep 14, 2023Complaint
Clean

This report details a Complaint Investigation conducted on September 13, 2023, regarding the allegation that the facility was operating without a qualified administrator. The investigation found that the allegation was unfounded after reviewing records and interviewing the administrator.

Sep 13, 2023Complaint
Clean

The investigation was conducted following a complaint regarding unsanitary conditions, lack of proper assistance, and inadequate bedding. All three allegations were deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED based on staff and resident interviews, and facility observations. The report explicitly states that no deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations.

Aug 11, 2023Complaint
Clean

This report details an investigation into allegations of staff mishandling medication and failure to keep accurate medication logs, which were originally reported on June 3, 2020. Based on interviews, record reviews, and observations, all allegations were deemed 'UNSUBSTANTIATED' as there was insufficient evidence to prove any violations occurred.

Dec 14, 2022Other
Clean

The facility was visited for a Case Management review on December 14, 2022. The narrative section explicitly states that no deficiencies were cited at the time of the visit. The report indicates that the visit was related to a prior complaint investigation.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Shi-iii Mg Dev, Rancho Cucamonga; Merrill Gardens

Administrator

USMAN CHAUDARY

Source: State licensing data

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