Huntington Beach, California
Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach
Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living
17200 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care at one location in Huntington Beach, California.
- Licensed capacity
- 150 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- October 2017
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach has operated for nearly 9 years without a single Type A or Type B citation across four inspections and multiple complaint investigations.
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- Track record — Across almost nine years of licensed operation, inspections have not produced any Type A citations (the most severe class, tied to resident safety or care) or Type B citations (administrative findings like paperwork or posting gaps).
- Complaints — Fourteen allegations have been investigated over the years and none were substantiated, with only one deemed unfounded and the rest unsubstantiated, indicating no confirmed pattern of concern.
- Operating tenure — Nearly nine years of consistent compliance, including two inspections and five complaint investigations in just the past three years, gives a solid basis for confidence in this clean record.
- Recent 3 years — The past three years show continued clean results, with zero substantiated allegations and zero citations despite an active volume of complaint reviews, suggesting steady oversight rather than an untested facility.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #306005275
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 4
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 11
Complaint investigation
Apr 2, 2026
Complaint investigation
Jan 30, 2026
Facility evaluation
Oct 24, 2025
Facility evaluation
Nov 1, 2024
Complaint investigation
Mar 4, 2024
1–5 of 11 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$5,400 / mo
- Studios
- $5,400 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $5,995 / mo
- 2-Bedroom
- $7,900 / mo
Memory CareStarting at$6,400 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $6,400 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
Specialized Care
3 services
- Dementia care
- Hospice agency partnership
- Respite / Short-term care
Memory Care
1 service
- Dementia-certified staff
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
20 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Café / Bistro
- Pet Friendly
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Piano / Music room
Outdoor Spaces
6 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
- BBQ / Grill area
- Patio seating areas
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
7 features
- Professional chef
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Room service
- Private Dining Room
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
2 features- Family support services
- Guest meals available
Community Services
4 features
- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
- Grocery shopping & errands
- Maintenance services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.8Average RatingAveraged from 89 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Most families report a warm, clean, socially vibrant community with attentive staff, but pricing structure and consistency of management and memory-care staffing deserve close scrutiny.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe staff, caregivers, and directors as friendly, attentive, and responsive, with several naming specific employees who went above and beyond during transitions or emergencies.
- Activities — Families consistently highlight a full activities calendar including bingo, cards, outings, live music, and holiday events that keep residents socially engaged.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is frequently described as bright, modern, and hotel-like, with a welcoming feel where residents and staff greet visitors warmly.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — Many reviews specifically praise the facility as spotless and well-maintained, with helpful maintenance and housekeeping staff.
- Dining — Most reviewers say the food is good with plenty of variety and flexible dining hours, though a couple of reviews mention lackluster meals.
- Financial transparency — Several reviewers describe a point-based care pricing system that led to unexpected upcharges and frequent rate increases beyond the base rent, so families should ask for a detailed breakdown of how care levels are billed.
- Communication — A few reviews cite inaccessible or unresponsive management and one incident where a fall wasn't reported to family until the next day, so ask about incident-notification protocols and management availability.
- Staff & care — One detailed account describes turmoil in memory care staffing and difficulty managing dementia symptoms, so families considering memory care should ask about current staff turnover and training.
- Value & pricing — Multiple reviewers found the community expensive relative to other options, so confirm current rates and how costs escalate as care needs increase.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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