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Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill
2567 2nd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 ·
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Monthly costPrice on requestNot published
Clear Rating85/ 100GoodMedium confidence
Safety, 5 years0Type A citationsNone in five years10 state visits
Size100residentsLarge communityLicensed since 2021
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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 scoreMedium confidence
85/ 100Good
Good means 85–92 on our 0–100 scale.
- Safety record 53%88
- Inspection quality 35%79
- What families say 12%91
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
2 of 4Complaintsconfirmed by the state
No Type A citations in five years, from 10 state visits. The state confirmed 2 of 4 complaints.
Type A and B are the state’s categories for what inspectors found at the time.
Get an email when the state publishes a new report about Merrill Gardens. Every report, good or bad. Merrill Gardens never sees who signs up.
Visits, newest first
2026
- 13 Feb 2026ComplaintConfirmed
The state confirmed the complaint, with no citations.
- 5 Feb 2026ComplaintNot confirmed
The state didn’t find enough evidence to confirm the complaint.
2025
- 18 Sep 2025Routine inspection
No citations.
- 25 Jun 2025ComplaintConfirmed
The state confirmed the complaint, with no citations.
2024
- 21 May 2024Case management visit
No citations.
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
2567 2nd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103From the state license record.Get directions
Reviews
What families say. Separate from the state’s safety record.
Checked 4 Nov 2026
4.7★★★★★
42 Google reviews · as of 4 Nov 2026
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- ★★★★★
As the owner of ComForCare Home Care San Diego & La Jolla, I have had the pleasure of visiting Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill on multiple occasions to host resident engagement events including Jeopardy trivia and other fun programming. Every single time, the experience has been warm, welcoming, and well organized. I want to specifically acknowledge Dayna Farris, the Community Relations…
May 2026 · Google - ★★★★★
We've been here for 2.5 years and love it. It's a homey and neighborly place. The staff are absolutely wonderful: kind, attentive, and appreciative of each other. The new Senior Manager, Jill Johnson, is a genuine people person, top-notch communicator, and experienced administrator. The common areas have been refreshed and the 4th floor patio is due for a million dollar refresh and…
Jan 2026 · Google - ★★★★★
My husband and I visited many senior residences in San Diego County several years in advance of our careful decision to choose Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill "when the time came". It is clear that our grown children are grateful for our leadership in the important adventure that would ultimately include and support them and their children. When friends ask what living in Merrill Gardens is like…
Jan 2026 · Google - ★★★★★
My mother-in law has lived at Merrill Gardens for the past 3 years, and based on her experience, we can very strongly recommend it. While the apartments and common spaces are very nice, clean and very well maintained, it's the staff that continues to positively surprise us. Their genuine concern for the residents is unlike anything I've seen at any other senior residence. They combine…
Jan 2025 · Google - ★★★★★
I am breaking my no-review policy to review Merrill Gardens because I want to acknowledge their excellence. My mother has been a resident for about two years and began her stay in Independent Living. I appreciate Merrill Gardens for the many and varied social activities, the appealing food offerings, as well as the caring staff and genial residents. The facility is clean and welcoming. Merrill…
Feb 2024 · Google
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HowWhen★ Lunchtime is the best time to see a meal being served.
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- Care needsWhat they need help with
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License
From the state license record
- License #
- 374604405
- Type
- Residential care for the elderly (RCFE)
- Capacity
- 100 residents
- Since
- 2021
- Licensee
- Mg At Bankers Hill,LP;Shi-Iv Merrill Gp,LLC; Et Al
- County
- San Diego