Merrill Gardens At Rockridge
About Merrill Gardens At Rockridge
Merrill Gardens At Rockridge is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly in Oakland, Alameda County, California, offering assisted living. Licensed for 150 residents. The monthly price shown is a Chapter estimate for this area and care level — the community can claim this listing and publish its verified pricing.
Last state inspection visit: September 21, 2026 · 11 citations in about five years
Published pricing
Published by Merrill Gardens on merrillgardens.com, checked October 27, 2026. Starting prices usually cover the smallest apartment; personal care is often billed on top, so ask for a quote based on the apartment and care you need.
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Medi-Cal & Medicare
Not on the state's list of Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) providers as of May 11, 2026, so Medi-Cal is unlikely to cover care here — ask the community, since the list changes. Medicare does not pay for assisted living.
How Medi-Cal, ALW & Medicare work for assisted living · ALW homes in Alameda County
State inspection record
For comparison, 28% of larger communities (7+ beds) in Alameda County have no Type A citations, and the typical one has 2 Type A citations and 4 Type B citations. Larger homes get visited and cited more often, so compare like with like, and read what each citation was for.
What these terms mean
- Type A citations are the most serious: a violation that poses an immediate or substantial risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
- Type B citations are less serious violations that could become a risk to residents if they aren't corrected.
- Substantiated: The state found the allegation was true.
- Not proven (inconclusive or unsubstantiated): There wasn't enough evidence to prove or disprove the allegation.
- Unfounded: The state found the allegation was false or couldn't have happened.
Read Merrill Gardens At Rockridge's full inspection and complaint reports on the state's site · How to read a California inspection record
The facts
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Merrill Gardens At Rockridge cost & FAQ
How much does Merrill Gardens At Rockridge cost?
Merrill Gardens publishes a starting price of $5,100 per month for Merrill Gardens At Rockridge (starting rate (apartment size and care level not stated)), as of October 27, 2026. Starting prices usually cover the smallest apartment; personal care is often billed on top. Merrill Gardens At Rockridge's all-in monthly cost is estimated at about $6,500: base rent of about $5,400 plus a typical assisted living add-on of about $1,100. Expect a one-time community fee of around $3,000. This is an estimate based on Oakland-area prices for this care level; Merrill Gardens At Rockridge hasn't verified it yet, so confirm the current rate when you tour.
What does the monthly price at Merrill Gardens At Rockridge include?
The all-in figure combines base rent (room, meals and basic services) with the typical care add-on for average needs. Care costs rise with the level of help a resident needs, so ask Merrill Gardens At Rockridge for an assessment-based quote.
What type of care does Merrill Gardens At Rockridge provide?
Merrill Gardens At Rockridge is listed for assisted living. It holds California state license #019200879 and is licensed for up to 150 residents.
Does Merrill Gardens At Rockridge accept Medi-Cal?
Merrill Gardens At Rockridge is not on the state's list of Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) providers as of May 11, 2026, so Medi-Cal is unlikely to cover care here. Ask the community directly, since the list changes. Medicare does not pay for assisted living.
Has Merrill Gardens At Rockridge had any state citations or complaints?
In about the last five years of California Community Care Licensing records (as of October 27, 2026), the state visited Merrill Gardens At Rockridge 35 times, most recently on September 21, 2026. It received 3 Type A citations (the most serious kind) and 8 Type B citations. The state investigated 12 complaints: 7 allegations were substantiated, 23 not proven and 1 unfounded. Read the full reports on the state's Care Facility Search before you decide.
How do I tour Merrill Gardens At Rockridge?
Pick a time in the tour booker on this page and your request goes to Merrill Gardens At Rockridge only. Chapter never sells your information, and you won't get calls from referral agents. You can also call the community directly at (510) 338-4543.
Compare prices nearby: senior living costs in Oakland · 2026 California cost report