Lafayette, California
Merrill Gardens at Lafayette
Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living
1010 2nd Street, Lafayette, CA 94549
Merrill Gardens at Lafayette offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in central Lafayette, California.
- Licensed capacity
- 100 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- May 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 Lafayette has operated for over nine years with zero Type A or Type B citations across four inspections, reflecting a clean compliance record.
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- Track record — Across more than nine years of operation, this community has not received a single Type A (most severe, resident safety and care related) or Type B (administrative) citation, and inspections have covered life safety, staffing, and physical building conditions without issue.
- Operating tenure — With over nine years of continuous licensure and four inspections on record, this is a well-established track record rather than a short or thin one.
- Complaints — One allegation has been substantiated out of five total allegations reviewed over the community's history, and the most recent three years show zero substantiated allegations, suggesting the matter was isolated and not part of an ongoing pattern.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #079200597
- 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 · 10
Facility evaluation
May 1, 2026
Facility evaluation
Apr 23, 2025
Complaint investigation
Nov 14, 2024
Facility evaluation
Jun 3, 2024
Facility evaluation
May 21, 2024
1–5 of 10 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,000 / mo
- Studios
- $4,000 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $5,000 / mo
- 2-Bedroom
- $7,900 / mo
Memory CareStarting at$6,500 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $6,500 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $7,500 / 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
18 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Pet Friendly
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
Dining Options
5 features
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Professional chef
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Family support services
Community Services
3 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
- Maintenance services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.8Average RatingAveraged from 41 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families and residents consistently praise Merrill Gardens at Lafayette for attentive staff and an exceptionally vibrant activities program, making it a strong choice worth touring.
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- Activities — Reviewers repeatedly highlight Activities Director Julianne for creating a packed calendar of events like happy hours, movies, museum trips, and cookoffs that residents genuinely enjoy.
- Staff & care — Families describe staff as kind, attentive, and responsive, with quick notification of falls and helpful navigation through changing health needs.
- Dining — Chef Max's meals are frequently singled out as high quality, with one resident saying they now prefer eating in-house over going to restaurants.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is described as beautiful and modern, with rooftop gardens, light-filled apartments, and a warm, family-like culture.
- Communication — Family members appreciate being able to call anytime with questions and receiving immediate updates about their loved ones.
- Value & pricing — Reviews don't discuss costs or how pricing changes as care needs increase, so families should confirm fee structures and higher-care rates during a tour.
- Staffing levels — While staff quality is praised, reviews don't address weekend or overnight staffing levels, which is worth asking about directly.
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