Merrill Gardens at Brentwood

2600 Balfour Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513 ·

Assisted livingMemory careIndependent livingLicensedListing not claimedListing not claimedMerrill Gardens at Brentwood hasn’t confirmed or added to this page yet. Everything here comes from state records, their website and public reviews.
4.5 (25) Google

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Monthly cost$4,350/moStarting price+ care fees, ask
Clear Rating78/ 100FairMedium confidence
Safety, 5 years0Type A citationsNone in five years26 state visits
Size150residentsLarge communityLicensed since 2022

Merrill Gardens at Brentwood: 21 photos

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Room types and prices

1 room type · $4,350 a month
Starting price · Assisted living$4,350/ month
Rent, meals and housekeeping
$4,350
Care fees, by level of help
One-time fees
none published

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These are prices Merrill Gardens published, seen 12 Jul 2026. They aren’t quotes.

Rating & safety How to read thisThese are the state’s own categories. Type A: problems that, if not corrected, put residents’ health, safety or rights at direct and immediate risk. Type B: problems that could become a risk without correction, or record-keeping problems that affect care. Both must be corrected. Complaints the state didn’t confirm are shown but never counted against the community.

Our score, and what state inspectors found

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Our scoreMedium confidence

78/ 100Fair

Fair means 70–84 on our 0–100 scale.

  • Safety record 53%72
  • Inspection quality 35%84
  • What families say 12%87
How this score is worked out

We combine the state safety record (53%), how routine inspections went (35%) and what families say (12%). Payment never changes a score. Full method on the Clear Rating page.

The state record, last 5 years

0Type AType AThe state’s most serious category: problems that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of residents.most serious category
0Type BType BThe state’s less serious category: problems that could become an immediate risk without correction, or record-keeping problems that affect care.less serious category
9 of 16Complaintsconfirmed by the state

No Type A citations in five years, from 26 state visits. The state confirmed 9 of 16 complaints.

Type A and B are the state’s categories for what inspectors found at the time.

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Visits, newest first

2026

  1. 16 Jul 2026ComplaintConfirmed

    The state confirmed the complaint, with no citations.

    Report
  2. 22 Apr 2026Routine inspection

    No citations.

    Report

2025

  1. 28 Oct 2025ComplaintNot confirmed

    The state didn’t find enough evidence to confirm the complaint.

    Report
  2. 28 Aug 2025ComplaintConfirmed

    The state confirmed the complaint, with no citations.

    Report
  3. 16 Apr 2025Routine inspection

    No citations.

    Report

Daily life Where this comes fromFrom the community’s own website. Not checked by the state.

From the community’s own website

  • DiningFresh, restaurant-style meals every day
  • ActivitiesThe community offers a packed calendar of enriching activities driven by resident desires, managed by an Active Living Program Director.
  • PetsPets Welcome
  • TransportScheduled transportation available

Location

Where it is, and how far it is from home

2600 Balfour Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513From the state license record.Get directions

Reviews

What families say. Separate from the state’s safety record.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

4.5★★★★★

25 Google reviews · as of 4 Nov 2026

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  • ★★★★★

    Such an amazing facility with such kind staff! My grandparent lives here and we just attended a Halloweeen event, and it was truly fun for all! I love the facility and staff. The events they throw are always a good time! Thank you Merrill Gardens!

    Oct 2025 · Google
  • ★★★★★

    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! The cozy location, elegant atmosphere, and welcoming culture make it feel like home. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive — and Michele and Marie in the front office are absolute gems! They’re always ready with a warm smile, helpful answers, and…

    Oct 2025 · Google
  • ★★★★★

    The staff has been extremely helpful in the transition could not be anymore helpful .The food is good the selections are decent. noticed the lobby or dining area little to warm for me. the transition period was a lot faster than i expected couldn't be more happy for the selection of Merrill Gardens for my mother that i know she is in a safe and caring place.

    Jun 2024 · Google
  • ★★★★★

    Unsurpassed!!! The best first impression EVER! 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. She is the heart of the facility and her energy is infectious. The residents are so up beat, friendly, and welcoming. Diane in the dining room is phenomenal and we loved meeting…

    Apr 2024 · Google
  • ★★★★★

    What a beautiful place! Jennifer Burkland was absolutely amazing. Finding a great place for grandma was not easy until we stumbled across this gem here in Brentwood ! I have visited over 15 different living assisted facility, and this is by far the best one. Grandma was super nervous about visiting the facility, and Jennifer turned Grandma ‘s mind around instantly. The warm, welcome, ambience…

    Oct 2023 · Google

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License

From the state license record

License #
079201165
Type
Residential care for the elderly (RCFE)
Capacity
150 residents
Since
2022
Licensee
Hsvi Gp, LLC, Merrill Gardens LLC
County
Contra Costa
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What Type A and Type B mean

Type A
“Violations of the regulations and the Health and Safety Code that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of those in care.”
Type B
“Violations of the regulations and the Health and Safety Code that, without correction, could become an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of clients, or a record keeping violation that would impact the care of clients and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that would impact those services required to meet clients’ needs.”

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Evaluator Manual. Quoted as the state writes them.

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