Cogir Of Brentwood
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Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
Merrill Gardens At Brentwood
Brentwood, CaliforniaState inspected Jul 16, 2026, 11 citations since 2022
About Merrill Gardens At Brentwood
Merrill Gardens At Brentwood brings assisted living to California's East Bay with personalized support that respects independence. Our Brentwood community combines daily care assistance with engaging activities, helping residents maintain meaningful routines while receiving the support they need.
Community at a glance
Capacity
150 residents
State license
#079201165, Licensed
Location
Brentwood, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
2600 Balfour Rd, Brentwood, California 94513
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Merrill Gardens At Brentwood. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Merrill Gardens At Brentwood on July 16, 2026.
Since May 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 3 routine inspections, 20 complaint visits and 8 other visits.
Inspectors issued 2 Type A citations and 9 Type B citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 15 complaints, and found 8 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Jul 16, 2026
Routine inspections
3
Type A citations
2
Type B citations
9
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Other visits | 8 | 1 | 3 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Apr 22, 2026, Apr 16, 2025, May 9, 2024.
Complaints
- July 16, 20261 allegation substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- October 28, 20254 unsubstantiated
- August 28, 20251 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- January 23, 20251 allegation substantiated, 3 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- December 23, 20241 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- December 17, 20243 unsubstantiated
- August 13, 20245 unsubstantiated
- March 7, 20242 unsubstantiated
- October 12, 20232 unsubstantiated
- October 12, 20231 allegation substantiated, 4 unsubstantiated
- May 8, 20232 allegations substantiated, 3 unsubstantiated, 2 citations
- May 8, 20231 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
Showing the 12 most recent of 15.
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 079201165
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 150 residents
- Licensed since
- May 25, 2022
- Licensee
- Hsvi Gp, LLC, Merrill Gardens LLC
- Administrator
- Shields, Jeryl
Location
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2600 Balfour RdBrentwood, CA 94513
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Merrill Gardens At Brentwood had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Merrill Gardens At Brentwood 2 Type A citations and 9 Type B citations since May 2022. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Merrill Gardens At Brentwood last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on July 16, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Merrill Gardens At Brentwood?+
The state investigated 15 complaints since May 2022. Of the allegations, 8 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 32 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.