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Monterey · 0.1 mi from Merrill Gardens · Assisted living
Clear Rating 79 · Fair3.7 (55) Google
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Price on requestNot published
Merrill Gardens at Monterey
200 Iris Canyon Rd, Monterey, CA 93940 ·
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Monthly costPrice on requestNot published
Clear Rating88/ 100GoodHigh confidence
Safety, 5 years0Type A citationsNone in five years18 state visits
Size150residentsLarge communityLicensed since 2017
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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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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 scoreHigh confidence
88/ 100Good
Good means 85–92 on our 0–100 scale.
- Safety record 53%96
- Inspection quality 35%74
- What families say 12%93
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
3Type 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 categoryNone cited again at the next visit
2 of 9Complaintsconfirmed by the state
No Type A citations and 3 Type B citations in five years, from 18 state visits. The state confirmed 2 of 9 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
- 6 Jul 2026Case management visit
No citations.
- 18 May 2026Routine inspectionType B
2 Type B citations. Including: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of [total five records reviewed staff records missing updated first aid training / certificate which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to…
Correction plan due 22 May 2026. Not cited again for these rules at the next state visit (case management visit, 6 Jul 2026).
- 11 Feb 2026Case management visit
No citations.
2025
- 21 May 2025Routine inspection
No citations.
2024
- 14 Dec 2024ComplaintNot confirmed
The state didn’t find enough evidence to confirm the complaint.
Daily life Where this comes fromFrom the community’s own website. Not checked by the state.
From the community’s own website
Merrill Gardens hasn’t listed meals, activities or pets yet.
Location
Where it is, and how far it is from home
200 Iris Canyon Rd, Monterey, CA 93940From the state license record.Get directions
Reviews
What families say. Separate from the state’s safety record.
Checked 4 Nov 2026
4.9★★★★★
17 Google reviews · as of 4 Nov 2026
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- ★★★★★
Wonderful staff and good food. My mother is so happy there. Update after one year - Even better than I could have hoped for. She has had several falls and the staff is right on it. Great coordination with them. She really likes the food and the facility is very well run. This was the best choice I ever made.
Jun 2026 · Google - ★★★★★
Merrill Gardens at Monterey is a wonderful place to live. The Directors and staff are very caring, they make you feel welcome, very friendly, food is outstanding and activities are well organized. Special events that are being offered are so much fun and staff are well engaged. Each Department ensure that you're needs are met. It's a happy place to live!
Oct 2025 · Google - ★★★★★
My mother moved in to Merrill Gardens in Monterey a few months ago. She was so apprehensive to make this move; it’s so difficult to move to the unknown at her age. Well, let me tell you, she is a new person! She has not been so happy in years! She is so busy with activities and has made great friends! Merrill Gardens has brought a new lease on life for her.
May 2025 · Google - ★★★★★
My mother has become adjusted to her new home, it took about a month. She is in the Memory Care unit. The people are very helpful, patient and kind. They also do a good job on the food, better than the typical hospital.🤭
Feb 2025 · Google - ★★★★★
We moved my mom to Merrill Gardens this year and we were worried about the transition into assisted living for her. Everything has been amazing here at Merrill Gardens Monterey. From Maureen who showed us around and is so caring and compassionate, to Lucy and Kathy at the Front Desk always greeting us with a smile, to the amazing Chef and staff that prepare food and serve it with a smile. The…
Feb 2024 · Google
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License
From the state license record
- License #
- 275202591
- Type
- Residential care for the elderly (RCFE)
- Capacity
- 150 residents
- Since
- 2017
- Licensee
- Merrill Gardens At Monterey; Merrill Gardens LLC
- County
- Monterey