3512 Moraga Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549
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State licensedAssisted Living
Merrill Gardens At Lafayette
Lafayette, CaliforniaState inspected May 1, 2026, 1 citation since 2021
About Merrill Gardens At Lafayette
Merrill Gardens At Lafayette provides thoughtful assisted living for seniors who want support with daily activities while maintaining independence. Our Lafayette, California community combines personalized care with engaging programs designed to help residents thrive. We focus on what matters most: dignity, meaningful connections, and quality of life.
Community at a glance
Capacity
100 residents
State license
#079200597, Licensed
Location
Lafayette, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
1010 2nd St, Lafayette, California 94549
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Merrill Gardens At Lafayette. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Merrill Gardens At Lafayette on May 1, 2026.
Since September 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 4 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits and 2 other visits.
Inspectors issued 1 Type B citation. A Type B citation means a potential risk if not corrected.
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 4 complaints, and found 1 allegation substantiated.
Last visit
May 1, 2026
Routine inspections
4
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
1
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Other visits | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on May 1, 2026, Apr 23, 2025, May 21, 2024, May 17, 2022.
Complaints
- November 14, 20242 unsubstantiated
- June 5, 20231 unfounded
- January 26, 20231 unsubstantiated
- September 30, 20211 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- 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
- 079200597
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 100 residents
- Licensed since
- May 25, 2017
- Licensee
- Shi-Iii Mg Gp, Shi-Iii Lafayette; Merrill Gardens
- Administrator
- Nachand, Kristine
Location
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1010 2nd StLafayette, CA 94549
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Merrill Gardens At Lafayette had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Merrill Gardens At Lafayette 0 Type A citations and 1 Type B citation since September 2021. 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 Lafayette last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on May 1, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Merrill Gardens At Lafayette?+
The state investigated 4 complaints since September 2021. Of the allegations, 1 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 3 unsubstantiated and 1 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.