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Huntington Beach · 0.2 mi from Merrill Gardens · Small care home
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Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach
17200 Goldenwest St, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 ·
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Monthly cost$5,650/moStarting price+ care fees, ask
Clear Rating91/ 100GoodMedium confidence
Safety, 5 years0Type A citationsNone in five years10 state visits
Size150residentsLarge communityLicensed since 2017
Care fit Where this comes from“On record” means it appears in state records. “Listed by them” comes from their website. “Not on record” means there’s no record either way, so ask. Care needs come from the senior you added.
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Room types and prices
1 room type · $5,650 a monthStarting price · Assisted living$5,650/ month
- Rent, meals and housekeeping
- $5,650
- Care fees, by level of help
- One-time fees
- none published
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What’s included, and common cost questions
- What does the monthly price include? Usually rent, three meals, housekeeping and activities. Care is often priced separately by level of help.
- Do prices go up? Most communities raise prices once a year. Ask how much the last increase was and how much notice they give.
- Can Medi-Cal pay? Some assisted living communities take the Assisted Living Waiver. Ask Merrill Gardens whether they do and if there’s a waiting list.
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
91/ 100Good
Good means 85–92 on our 0–100 scale.
- Safety record 53%100
- Inspection quality 35%79
- 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
0 of 7Complaintsconfirmed by the state
No Type A citations in five years, from 10 state visits. The state confirmed 0 of 7 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
- 2 Apr 2026ComplaintNot confirmed
The state didn’t find enough evidence to confirm the complaint.
- 30 Jan 2026ComplaintNot confirmed
The state didn’t find enough evidence to confirm the complaint.
2025
- 24 Oct 2025Routine inspection
No citations.
Daily life Where this comes fromFrom the community’s own website. Not checked by the state.
From the community’s own website
- DiningAnytime Dining
- ActivitiesThe community offers a full-time Active Living Program Director who manages a busy calendar of enriching activities driven by resident desires…
- PetsPets Welcome
- TransportTransportation Options
Location
Where it is, and how far it is from home
17200 Goldenwest St, Huntington Beach, CA 92647From the state license record.Get directions
Reviews
What families say. Separate from the state’s safety record.
Checked 4 Nov 2026
4.5★★★★★
42 Google reviews · as of 4 Nov 2026
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- ★★★★★
Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach truly stands out as a top-tier community. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the level of care, cleanliness, and attention to detail that goes into everything they do. The environment is warm, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed to make residents feel comfortable and at home. What impressed me most was the staff — especially Nester, who went above and…
Apr 2026 · Google - ★★★★★
My sister has been a guest at Merrill Gardens for just over a year. She loves the facility, her apartment, the many activities on and off campus, not to mention the cafe style food service. She loves all the staff she deals with on a daily basis. They have all been extremely good to her. She tells me she feels safe and cared for there. From my perspective, Everyone I interact with is kind…
Jan 2026 · Google - ★★★★★
I wish i could give this place less than a 1 star, Super disappointed, my mother is from Florida living on her own until 3 weeks ago. She had a couple of falls as her balance at 83 has been a bit off due to a sciatic issue. She also has very small memory issue but for her age is as sharp as they come. We had nurse, Farrah interview us with all of our paper work. Since my mother came from…
Oct 2025 · Google - ★★★★★
Merrill Gardens is a happy place and I call it my Home Sweet Home. The ambiance that greets you is that of a modern hotel lounge. The back courtyard is small but relaxing & colorful with seasonal flowers. There are plenty of activities that include vocalist performances, scenic drives, happy hours, Mother's Day Tea, celebrations for all traditional holidays, even the Kentucky Derby day! Now…
May 2025 · Google - ★★★★★
just took the tour. really nice. I recommend the tour. Jennifer is really nice and knowledgeable. place has been there 9 years. 3 levels. has patio. activity room. small movie room. dining.
Sep 2023 · Google
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License
From the state license record
- License #
- 306005275
- Type
- Residential care for the elderly (RCFE)
- Capacity
- 150 residents
- Since
- 2017
- Licensee
- Shi-III Mg Gp Of Shi-III Huntington Bch; Merrill G
- County
- Orange