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Key information
Merrill Gardens at Gilroy is a 214-resident assisted living community in Gilroy. It has been licensed since September 2021.
It also offers continuing care, independent living and memory care. The nearest hospital, Watsonville Community Hospital, which has an emergency room, is 11.9 miles away.
Inspectors have visited 25 times since November 2023, most recently on September 24, 2026. State licensing inspectors (CCLD) cited 19 citations in that time (14 Type A and 5 Type B). Regulators looked into 8 complaints in that time (2 substantiated, 1 partially substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated and 4 unfounded). State licensing (CCLD) imposed 3 penalties (listed amounts total $600) in that time (3 fines).
Rating and inspection report
Official rating
Care & pricing
Care available
- Licensed capacity
- 214 beds
- State license
- CA 435202806 · Active
Pricing
- Price range: $3,050–$3,500 per monthAll care types
- Assisted living / One Bedroom: $3,450 per monthAssisted living
- Assisted Living starting price: $3,500 per monthAssisted living
- Assisted living / Studio: $4,300–$4,715 per monthAssisted living
- Assisted Living - 1 Bedroom: $5,470 per monthAssisted living
- Light Assisted Living: $5,720–$9,320 per monthAssisted living
- Assisted Living - 2 Bedrooms: $7,715 per monthAssisted living
- Independent Living starting price: $3,050 per monthIndependent living
- Independent living / Studio: $3,250–$3,995 per monthIndependent living
- Independent living / One Bedroom: $4,250 per monthIndependent living
- Independent Living: $4,600–$4,850 per monthIndependent living
- Independent Living - 1 Bedroom: $4,750 per monthIndependent living
- Independent living / Two Bedroom: $5,600 per monthIndependent living
- Independent Living - 2 Bedrooms: $6,995 per monthIndependent living
- Memory Care starting price: $3,200 per monthMemory care
- Memory Care - Semi-Private: $4,500 per monthMemory care
- Memory Care - Studio: $5,650 per monthMemory care
Payment types accepted
Room type
- 1 BedroomAssisted living$5,470 per month
- 1 BedroomIndependent living$4,750 per month
- 2 BedroomsAssisted living$7,715 per month
- 2 BedroomsIndependent living$6,995 per month
- Semi-PrivateMemory care$4,500 per month
- StudioAssisted living$4,715 per month
- StudioMemory care$5,650 per month
- StudioIndependent living$3,995 per month
- One bedroom apartment
- Studio
- Two bedroom apartment
- One Bedroom$3,450–$4,250 per month
- Studio$3,250–$4,300 per month
- Two Bedroom$5,600 per month
Daily life
Details
Facilities
- Activity room
- Air Conditioned
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Arts room
- Barber /
salon - Barber Shop
- Beauty Salon
- Business room
- Butterfly garden /
Hummingbird garden - Cable or Satellite TV
- Central Fireplace
- Choice menu
- Climate control
- Fitness Center
- Fitness room
- Full kitchen
- Furnished
- Game room
- Garden View
- Ground Floor Units
- Handicap Accessible
- Indoor Common Areas
- Kitchenette
- Library
- Meeting Room
- Movie or Theater Room
- On-site market /
store - Outdoor Common Areas
- Outdoor common space
- Outside Patio
- Piano or Organ
- Private bathroom
- Raised Garden Beds
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Spa /
sauna / wellness room - Swimming pool
- Telephone in room
- TV Lounge
- Walking paths
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Wi-Fi and internet access
- Wi-Fi/
high-speed internet - Licensed to serve elderly residents
- State-licensed residential care facility for the elderly (California CDSS)
Activities
- Activities Off-site
- Art Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Bible Study Group
- Birthday Parties
- Book Club
- Brain fitness /
Dakim - Bridge Club
- Cards /
Pinochle Club - Catholic Services
- Choir /
Singing Club - Community Service Organizations
- Community-sponsored activities
- Continuing learning experience
- Current Events Club
- Day Trips and Outings
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Educational Speakers /
Life Long Learning - Fitness programs
- Gardening Club
- Happy Hour
- Holiday Parties
- Intergenerational Programs
- Karaoke
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Live Musical Performances
- Live Well Programs
- Men's Club
- Montessori Programs
- Movie nights
- Music program
- Outdoor programs
- Pet-focused Programs
- Planned activities
- Quilting or Sewing Club
- Resident Band or Musicians
- Resident run activities
- Scheduled daily activities
- Sensory-based Programs
- Stretching Classes
- Tai Chi
- Trivia Games
- Volunteer programs
- Walking Club
- Water Aerobics
- Wii Bowling
- Wine Tasting
- Yoga /
Chair Yoga
Services
- 12-16 hour nursing
- 24-hour call system
- 24-hour nursing
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Administer insulin injections
- Assistance with bathing
- Assistance with dressing
- Assistance with transfers
- Beautician
- Bed-bound residents
- Cognitive learning center
- Concierge
- Coordination with health care providers
- Dementia /
memory care - Dementia waiver
- Diabetes care
- Diabetes management (glucose checks)
- Family support services
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Help arranging medical and dental appointments
- Hospice waiver
- Housekeeping
- Incontinence care
- Laundry Service /
Drycleaning - Licensed nurse on site 24/
7 - Medication management and reminders
- Mild cognitive impairment
- Move in coordination
- Non-ambulatory care
- Outside hospice allowed
- Special diets (diabetic, renal, pureed)
- Specialized memory care programming
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair users accepted
Dining
- All day dining
- Allergy sensitive
- Anytime Dining
- Café/
bistro - Diabetes diet
- Gluten free
- Grill
- Guest Meals
- International cuisine
- Low /
No Sodium - Meals Provided
- No Sugar
- Private Dining Room
- Professional chef
- Pureed meals
- Restaurant style dining
- Room Service
- Sports or cocktail lounge
- Three meals a day and snacks, including diets a physician prescribes
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Safety and security
- Emergency alert system
Transportation
- Complimentary Transportation
- Covered Parking
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Resident Parking Available
- Transportation and parking
- Transportation at Cost
- Uncovered Parking
Policies
- Accepts private pay
- Cats Allowed
- Dogs Allowed
- Pet Care Available
- Pet-friendly
- Weight Limit (lbs)
Faith
- Faith Based
Languages spoken on site
- American Sign Language
- English
- Filipino
- Spanish
Come and see for yourself
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Reviews and listings
What families and listing sites say.
Ratings on other sites
- 9.2/10
- 4.1/5
- 4.6/5
Reviews
- Google5/5
Such a warm welcoming place, we moved my Mom in two days ago, she loves it , Chantel and the rest of the staff have been amazing
Read full reviewMay 15, 2026
Merrill Gardens exceeded our expectations, staff and residents were extremely happy. Hope to make this a long term place to stay
Read full reviewMike O. · Visitor
May 6, 2026
- Google5/5
We love having my father at Merril -Staff is attentive and ready to help. I feel he is safe and taken care if 💯..
Read full reviewApr 26, 2026
Merrill Gardens is really nice and more affordable than most assistant living facilities. They have lots to do for those living there.
Read full reviewVisitor
Apr 7, 2026
Issues with management
Right now my views on Merrill are in flux. I sent a Valentines floral gift. My card was removed and placed in someone's office! I was told that flowers were no longer allowed. OK, only a bit of notice would have been nice. My step sister had to go in and demand the flowers. Prior issues were some one left the company and a lengthy email was sent out. Not sure why I got one. My favorite care giver left. Seems like their are a lot of management issues. Very unprofessional. I would say people, staff, not management, a 5. My stepmother is in the Garden area, a man across the hall is obsessed with her. He enters her room, sits on her, scares her. He has stolen things from her room. No one seems concerned. That is bothersome, to say the least. The staff is powerless.
Read full reviewFamily member
Feb 23, 2026
Verified- Google5/5
Moved my mom in last month, she is already making friends and enjoying the activities. Chantel was awesome in coordinating the tour, and helping us setting my mom up with her new home. The rest of the staff are helpful and nice as well
Read full reviewJan 23, 2026
A good fit
It took at least 6 months for my uncle to get accumulated with the change. We had many challenges in the beginning... most staff were helpful. It seems very clean there. They do a lot of activities. The cafe has pretty good food. It has been a good fit. My uncle now calls it home after almost a year.
Read full reviewFamily member
Nov 4, 2025
Verified- Google5/5
Dropped by your location in Gilroy without an appointment. I was immediately met at the front desk by friendly employees as well as residents! I was promptly given a sit down conversation and tour of the property by Chantel Castro where I was able to meet the general manager and the director of activities. Everyone was professional, kind and outgoing. The facilities are top notch. By the time I left I was actually in tears because I was so relieved to know there is a beautiful, fun place for my Mom to go when she is ready. I can’t wait to bring her here for a tour because I know she will love it.
Read full reviewOct 13, 2025
A Heartfelt Haven: Exceptional Care at Merrill Gardens in Gilroy."
This place is the best! They are so caring and my mother in law loves the food, the amenities, and the activities. Everyone is SO kind---especially (name removed)
Read full reviewFamily member
Oct 6, 2025
Verified- Google5/5
Merrill Gardens, It was a Surprise visit from me and greeted by welcoming smiles by all. It felt like home or stopping by Grandma's & Papa's house with open arms and laughter. The tour was Beautiful, Warm, Bright and filled with life and possibilities for all. Enjoying Life!
Read full reviewOct 1, 2025
- Google5/5
As soon as I walked into Merrill Gardens - Gilroy, I was immediately impressed by how beautiful the Community is. I also noticed the smiles on the faces of the residents and how the staff greeted them by name, it really felt like a Community. I met several team members (the Executive Director, the Sales Team, Nurses, the Chef, other nurses and caregivers as well) and it was refreshing to see that they are all passionate and dedicated to make sure their residents are taken care of and enjoying their day there.
Read full reviewSep 9, 2025
Merrill Gardens at Gilroy review
What stood out the most is the friendly staff and it is very clean. My stepmother is in Hospice, so TV is her main activity. The kindness that is shown to her and the care are very nice.
Read full reviewFamily member
Jun 30, 2025
Verified- Google5/5
Merrill Gardens Gilroy has provided both of my parents with exceptional care for several years. When I visit, multiple times a week, there's never been a time where residents I encounter aren't smiling and interacting with each other. I attribute that to the wonderful staff, and I know my parents are happy and experiencing the best care at Merrill Gardens Gilroy.
Read full reviewMay 13, 2025
Would recommend but...
Staff is very friendly. People are complaining about how repetitive the menu is since (name removed) left. I would like to add to my review about pricing. Although the rent fees are very reasonable, the cost of assistance is obscured by a point system and very expensive. Most would do better to get an outside Caregiver.
Read full reviewFamily member
May 6, 2025
Verified- Google5/5
My Mother-in-Law moved into Merril Gardens at Gilroy last year and it was the best move she could've made. The food is great, the staff are super attentive and kind. Her all around health has improved with participation in all the physical and social activites. She's really enjoying herself and not worrying about all the overwhelming details of managing a home. Her unit is the perfect size with a lovely veiw; and the grounds are beautiful. The little details such as housekeeping and friendly staff always smiling and greeting her by first name, make her feel special and cared for - like she is!
Read full reviewApr 13, 2025
We love Merrill Gardens at Gilroy
My grandmother moved into Merrill Gardens in Gilroy last year. The community has been newly remodeled and it’s absolutely beautiful. The staff is also wonderful and she has made lots of great new friends. She is also very happy with the dining program. I would highly recommend Merrill Gardens in Gilroy for your loved one.
Read full reviewBrittany S. · Family member
Mar 29, 2025
- Caring.com5/5
My mom is on a waiting list at Merrill Gardens at Gilroy. The cleanliness was fine. The rooms were clean and spacious. They offered a lot more activities there than they did at the other place. They were doing activities when we were there. The staff who gave the tour was great. She was very friendly and helpful. She answered our questions. She pointed out different things. She showed us the kitchen area, the dining area, and the rec area.
Read full reviewVisitor
Jan 22, 2025
- Caring.com4/5
My father has moved into Merrill Gardens at Gilroy. It's all quite new still. The staff has been uniformly extremely friendly. They went out of their way to welcome my dad. They have been very supportive of the move-in process. He's really happy with the food there and the dining service and the way it's set up, and for the things that he cares about, they have the right amenities. The facility itself is super clean. They are doing a remodel which is lovely. His particular room is quite sunny and has great views. It is well-appointed. It's got a nice kitchen with a marble counter. It's lovely. They do outings pretty much on a weekly basis. They go to Monterey and various places. They have exercise classes every day, different crafts, a lot of card games, and a lot of movie nights. We had looked at places in Monterey and Pacific Grove, and this is significantly cheaper for the same amount of services and good food and whatnot. I think it's a good value.
Read full reviewFamily member
Oct 2, 2024
Our families experience
Friendliness of the staff would be a 0 if it went that low as long as the care services. The care givers were mean and unable or unwilling to provide even the minimum care. They on several occasions left my father soaked in urine and did not change the bedding the next day. They raised the cost on multiple occasions without any change to the care plan or any notice. He was injured and I found him bandaged and unbathed and no one could tell me what happened. He was afraid all the time. They retaliated when we did complain which made it much worse for him. I'm very upset that I didn't move him out much sooner. He was walking with a walker and had been living in independent living prior to the move to Gilroy. When he left he was wheelchair bound and had given up. I was afraid he would have died if he stayed there much longer. 3 months in a new facility and he's walking again to the dining room 3 times a day. He's hopeful for the future, thriving. Please stop referring Merrill. I don't want anyone else treated like my father was.
Read full reviewFamily member
Sep 24, 2024
VerifiedWould Recommend
Like everywhere, some employees are fantastic, others less so, and some are somewhere in between. But overall, we feel like she is in good hands. I would recommend Merrill Gardens at Gilroy to others looking.
Read full reviewFamily member
Jul 31, 2024
Verified
Location
7610 Isabella Way, Gilroy, CA 95020