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Point at Rockridge, the
Oakland · 0.2 mi from Merrill Gardens · Assisted living
Clear Rating 85 · Good0 Google reviews
State record not on Clear yet
Price on requestNot published
Merrill Gardens at Rockridge
5238 Coronado Ave, Oakland, CA 94618 ·
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Monthly cost$5,100/moStarting price+ care fees, ask
Clear Rating92/ 100GoodHigh confidence
Safety, 5 years0Type A citationsNone in five years29 state visits
Size150residentsLarge communityLicensed since 2020
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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Cost Where this comes fromPrices and rooms come from the community’s own website, dated when we saw them. The typical range uses communities nearby that publish prices.
Rooms, prices and how families pay
From $5,100 a month. Choose a room to see what it costs and how it compares.
Room types and prices
1 room type · $5,100 a monthStarting price · Assisted living$5,100/ month
- Rent, meals and housekeeping
- $5,100
- 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 5 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 scoreHigh confidence
92/ 100Good
Good means 85–92 on our 0–100 scale.
- Safety record 53%94
- Inspection quality 35%89
- What families say 12%90
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
3 of 11Complaintsconfirmed by the state
No Type A citations in five years, from 29 state visits. The state confirmed 3 of 11 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
- 14 Jan 2026Routine inspection
No citations.
2025
- 7 Nov 2025Case management visit
No citations.
- 30 Oct 2025ComplaintNot confirmed
The state didn’t find enough evidence to confirm the complaint.
- 24 Oct 2025ComplaintNot confirmed
The state didn’t find enough evidence to confirm the complaint.
2024
- 27 Dec 2024Routine 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
- DiningFresh restaurant-style meals, flexible Anytime Dining schedule.
- ActivitiesThe community offers a variety of activities and events designed to help residents live a full and happy life built around their delights and hobbies.
- PetsPets are welcome. Residents can bring their dogs.
- TransportScheduled transportation options are available.
Location
Where it is, and how far it is from home
5238 Coronado Ave, Oakland, CA 94618From the state license record.Get directions
Reviews
What families say. Separate from the state’s safety record.
Checked 4 Nov 2026
4.7★★★★★
23 Google reviews · as of 4 Nov 2026
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- ★★★★★
I will be moving into Merrill Gardens at Rockridge soon. I chose this place because of it's convenient location near Rockrdge BART, Rockrdige library, along with many shops & cafes along College Ave. I have been working with Christian S., Community Relations Director, for over a year to secure an apt. Christian has been my advocate to secure the type of apt. that I wanted & has been helpful…
Apr 2026 · Google - ★★★★★
I rarely leave long reviews, but I had to make sure that people know this one. So I took my time to write a well deserving one. I am a frequent visitor to a friend at Merrill Gardens Independent Living, and during a recent visit, I had the opportunity to tour the memory care community. I was truly impressed by the environment and the level of care provided. Christian, the Relations Director…
Apr 2026 · Google - ★★★★★
I was appreciative of my in-person introduction to the apartments, programs and benefits of Merrill Gardens at Rockridge. Manager Christian Saysourivong was respectful, informative, and never patronizing in answering questions and providing information. My daughter and I left the facility feeling that this is a place I should seriously consider when the time comes to make a move to senior…
Dec 2025 · Google - ★★★★★
Merrill Gardens is truly a magical place. I love how the residents have a lot of say in their activities, so much so that they converted one of the outdoor garden areas into a place where residents can work on their own projects. Christian is incredibly thoughtful and helpful, and the price point here is much more affordable than other locations. Ultimately, it wasn't quite the right fit for my…
Dec 2025 · Google - ★★★★★
We were very impressed with the warmth and caring of Kristine Nachand and her entire staff. The facilities are beautiful, the food looks delectable (including the chocolate chocolate chips we got to take home), and it’s clear a lot of thought has gone into creating an environment where seniors can thrive physically, intellectually, and emotionally.
Jul 2025 · Google
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License
From the state license record
- License #
- 019200879
- Type
- Residential care for the elderly (RCFE)
- Capacity
- 150 residents
- Since
- 2020
- Licensee
- Shi-III Mg Rockridge Gp LLC;Merrill Gardens LLC
- County
- Alameda