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    $6,915 – 8,989/month

    Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates

    627 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.35·(43)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.3
    • Staff

      4.4
    • Meals

      3.9
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      3.4

    Pros

    • compassionate, resident-focused staff
    • seamless and supportive admissions process
    • engaging, varied activities and events
    • specialized memory-care programming
    • pristine, well-maintained common areas
    • luxury design and spacious social spaces
    • well-kept outdoor gardens and courtyards
    • on-site amenities (movie theater, gym, salon)
    • family-friendly and pet-friendly environment
    • frequent staff–family communication and updates
    • home-like atmosphere and sense of community
    • convenient South Bay location

    Cons

    • inconsistent staffing levels and high turnover
    • reliance on temporary/agency staff
    • sanitation and pest-control concerns in some units
    • incontinence-care delays and personal-care inconsistencies
    • medication-management and clinical-oversight gaps
    • variable dining quality and meal consistency
    • management and front-office communication gaps
    • cost increases and high ancillary fees
    • limited in-unit storage and some small apartment layouts
    • variable maturity of memory-care operations

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews reflect a facility with clear strengths in hospitality, amenities, and community atmosphere alongside recurring operational concerns that prospective families should evaluate. Many families describe warm, compassionate staff, a smooth move-in experience, and a strong sense of home supported by well-maintained, attractive common areas and robust amenity offerings (movie theater, gym, salon, gardens). Memory-care programming is frequently highlighted as stimulating and supportive, and several accounts emphasize personalized attention from specific caregivers and nursing staff.

    Care and staff: The dominant positive theme is the staff—caregivers, nurses, dining and front-desk teams receive repeated praise for friendliness, attentiveness, and going beyond baseline duties. Admissions and transition experiences are often described as seamless and family-oriented. Counterbalancing that, there are recurrent operational issues: reviewers describe inconsistent staffing levels, noticeable staff turnover, and periods where temporary or agency workers were used. These staffing patterns are associated in some accounts with lapses in personal-care routines and delays in attending to resident needs. There are also several mentions suggesting gaps in clinical oversight and medication-management practices; these comments indicate prospective families should verify current nursing coverage, medication protocols, and clinical escalation processes.

    Dining and activities: The facility offers a wide variety of activities and social programming that many families find engaging—holiday events, resident-led arts, movies, and exercise offerings are common. Dining impressions are mixed: some reviewers praise high-quality, round-the-clock options and staff who go the extra mile, while others report inconsistent meal quality and dissatisfaction with certain menu offerings. Observing a meal service and asking about menu rotation and special-diet handling would be prudent.

    Facilities and operations: The property is widely described as clean, upscale, and well-designed, with bright common spaces, balconies, and attractive outdoor areas. However, a subset of accounts raises sanitation and pest-control concerns in specific units, which suggests variability in housekeeping or pest prevention follow-through. Practical unit-level issues also appear (limited closet/storage space in some apartments). Several reviewers also call out increases in fees, parking charges, and rent adjustments; clarity around billing and ancillary charges is an area for family inquiry.

    Management and notable patterns: Management receives mixed assessments—many note responsive, kind leadership and a community feel, while others cite front-office knowledge gaps about service tiers, billing, and care-level decision-making. Communication and administrative transparency emerge as recurring themes to probe during a tour. Given the mix of very positive caregiving reports and serious operational concerns in some accounts, prospective residents and families should: request current staffing ratios and turnover metrics, ask about recent pest-control and sanitation actions, review medication and clinical oversight protocols, sample a meal, observe memory-care activities, and obtain written clarification of fees and escalation procedures. Doing so will help determine whether the positive elements emphasized by many families are consistently present today.

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    Location

    Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates is located at 627 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA, 90274.

    About Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates

    Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates sits in a mid-rise building in Rolling Hills Estates, California, and offers a mix of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and even skilled care, all set up to let people keep as much independence and choice as possible, which a lot of older folks appreciate because sometimes you just want to decide for yourself what your day will be like. Staff are around to help with whatever's needed, whether that's with daily things like bathing, dressing, medication, or just keeping an eye out for safety, and you have your pick from a variety of rooms-studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedroom options that range from 351 up to 1,185 square feet, so folks who like a bit more space or those who want something cozier can both find something that fits. The place is pet-friendly, which means people can bring a favorite animal along, and there are indoor and outdoor common areas where you can gather with others or just sit and enjoy a little peace, depending on the day.

    Meals are provided, and what's nice is the Anytime Dining service, letting you eat when you want so you're not stuck to a strict mealtime, and they do work to make meals healthy and adapt to residents' personal diets or preferences, which takes some worry off folks who maybe don't want to cook much anymore. There's an on-site beautician if you want to get your hair done without going far, and both onsite and offsite devotional services, because for some residents, spiritual support makes a real difference. The staff keeps up with a structured activities calendar, including social events, educational programs, and entertainment, so there's always a way to keep your mind and body active. Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates uses an Active Living calendar to encourage everyone to join in movement, conversation, and new hobbies, which helps residents stay connected with each other.

    People can choose between independent living, which lets active seniors live with less hassle in an age-restricted community, and assisted living, which gives more daily help with an individually tailored plan so everyone gets whatever support they need. The memory care wing at Merrill Gardens is specially designed for people living with Alzheimer's or other dementia, using monitored units, tailored activities, and extra safety steps to reduce confusion and prevent wandering, all under a license #198320089 for peace of mind. Skilled care is also available for people who need more medical help than assisted living can cover, and the staff tries to make care plans adjust as people's needs change, so residents don't have to move somewhere new if their health shifts.

    The community leans into supporting people who want to do things for themselves but are glad to have help when needed, and they offer resources, glossaries, and stories that can help caregivers and residents understand all the options. The place is part of Merrill Gardens, so there's some experience behind how things are run, and amenities across the building aim to keep life comfortable and social for both singles and married couples, with cleaning, cooking, and maintenance handled by staff so people can focus on enjoying time with friends, family, and pets. There's a secure memory care area, private and common spaces for relaxing or gathering, and enough activities onsite and offsite that anyone can find something to fit their mood, so it's a setting that works for a lot of different seniors depending on what stage of life they're in, all without a lot of marketing fuss or pushiness.

    About Merrill Gardens

    Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates is managed by Merrill Gardens.

    Founded in 1993 with a single community in Seattle, Merrill Gardens has grown into one of the nation's most respected senior living providers, operating 65 communities across 17 states. As a fifth-generation family-owned company with roots extending back to the 1890s, Merrill Gardens is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and maintains the values of integrity, compassion, and excellence that have defined the Merrill family for generations. The company has expanded strategically through both organic growth and selective acquisitions, recently adding five new communities in 2024 including locations in South Carolina, Missouri, and Oregon, while maintaining its commitment to quality over quantity in expansion decisions.

    Merrill Gardens offers a comprehensive continuum of senior living services including independent living, assisted living, and specialized memory care programs. Their innovative Anytime Dining program provides restaurant-style meals seven days a week, while their assisted living services include personalized care plans covering bathing, dressing, medication management, and safety checks. The company's memory care communities utilize a Montessori approach designed specifically for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia, creating environments that promote independence and well-being. Through their Inspire Connection program, Merrill Gardens focuses on connection and community, ensuring residents can engage in meaningful activities that bring a sense of belonging and purpose to their daily lives.

    The company's philosophy centers on their "Yes You Can" mentality, believing that life should be defined by possibilities rather than limitations. Merrill Gardens emphasizes person-centered care that celebrates each resident as a whole person, honoring their individuality and supporting their ability to make their own decisions. As innovators in the industry, they invest in technology and data-driven operations to enhance resident care while maintaining the personal touch that comes from their family-owned heritage. Their approach focuses on treating residents like family, with staff who are passionate about senior care rather than simply collecting a paycheck, creating environments where residents can live their fullest lives.

    Merrill Gardens has earned significant recognition for their excellence, including being ranked #6 in the nation by Fortune Magazine as a Best Workplace in Aging Services and receiving Great Place to Work certification for three consecutive years. The company has been honored as Family Business of the Year by both the Puget Sound Business Journal and Seattle Business Magazine, recognizing their longevity, community commitment, and long-term vision. With over 2,500 reviews averaging 4.4 out of 5 stars, multiple communities have received Best of Senior Living Awards, demonstrating their consistent delivery of high-quality care and services. Their commitment to innovation and excellence has established Merrill Gardens as a leader in the senior living industry, with a satisfaction guarantee that reflects their confidence in providing exceptional lifestyle experiences for seniors and their families.

    People often ask...

    Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $6,915 per month.

    Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

    There are 30 photos of Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates on Mirador.

    Yes, Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 627 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274.

    No, Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number198320089
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity150 residents
    LicenseeSHI-III MG DEV, GP ROLLING HILLS; MERRILL GARDENS
    EffectiveOctober 8th, 2020
    View the official license record

    Inspection Reports

    22

    Reports

    0

    Type A Citations

    5

    Type B Citations

    12

    Complaints

    6

    Years

    25 Feb 2026Complaint
    Investigated allegation that staff did not dispense medications as prescribed. Found that a medication error occurred, causing a resident to receive another resident's medication and another resident to miss their scheduled dose.
    • Type B87465(a)(4)
    13 Jan 2026Complaint
    Investigated the allegations that staff did not meet residents' hygiene needs, did not meet dental hygiene needs, and left residents in soiled clothing. Found no evidence to support these allegations.
    13 Jan 2026Complaint
    Investigated three staffing and hygiene-related allegations; the evidence did not meet the preponderance standard.
    22 Oct 2025Inspection
    Observed compliance with all applicable regulations and no deficiencies were found.
    14 May 2025Inspection
    Observed two delayed egress exits back in working order and functioning as designed; no deficiencies cited.
    14 Sept 2024Inspection
    Observed overall conditions were good, with functioning call buttons, compliant infection control practices, and up-to-date safety measures; no deficiencies were found.
    03 Sept 2024Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff do not serve food of good quality; evidence did not meet the standard to prove the violation.
    01 Jun 2024Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that a resident sustained a fracture while in care. The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated.
    07 Feb 2024Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff yelled at a resident, handled a resident roughly, did not respond promptly to calls, and failed to report incidents; concluded there was not enough evidence to support these allegations.
    07 Feb 2024Inspection
    Investigated an allegation that a resident was drugged and sexually assaulted by staff; records reviewed and interviews conducted.
    11 Nov 2023Inspection
    Identified a deficiency in documenting medication administration when given to residents' family members, creating potential health and safety risks.
    • Type B87465(a)(6)
    19 Oct 2023Complaint
    Investigated allegations that a resident fell due to improper transfer, that calls were not answered promptly, and that residents' hygiene was not maintained. Interviews and records did not establish the claims.
    19 Oct 2023Complaint
    Investigated three specific allegations about sharing residents' current medical records with emergency responders, accurately reporting incidents, and dispensing medications as prescribed. Interviews and record reviews found insufficient evidence to prove the allegations.
    14 Jul 2023Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff are mismanaging resident medication. Interviews and records did not establish that mismanagement occurred.
    14 Apr 2023Complaint
    Investigated a complaint that staff did not provide adequate food service; found that some residents reported meals were served cold, while staff said meals were warm.
    • Type B87555(a)
    17 Mar 2023Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff did not provide adequate food service. Interviews and kitchen observations indicated meals were not consistently served hot to residents.
    • Type B87555(a)(a)
    17 Mar 2023Inspection
    Identified that a resident was not taking medications as prescribed. Eviction was being considered, but after discussions and reassessment with the PCP, the eviction was not pursued.
    01 Feb 2023Complaint
    Investigated a complaint about food being served cold, unsafe food handling, and poor hygiene practices. Interviews showed mixed responses, and there wasn't a preponderance of evidence to prove the allegations.
    30 Jan 2023Inspection
    Observed dirty kitchen areas on two floors, including appliances, walls, floors, and counters.
    • Type B87303(a)(1)
    14 Nov 2022Inspection
    Observed no deficiencies during an unannounced annual inspection; infection-control measures were in place and 105 residents were present, with the site in good repair.
    25 Oct 2021Inspection
    Observed infection control and safety measures in place; no deficiencies identified.
    29 Sept 2020Inspection
    Confirmed capacity of 150 residents (135 non-ambulatory and 15 bedridden) and verified 114 bedrooms across floors 1–3 with accessible baths and climate control; observed hard-wired smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, two large kitchens, and linen shortages with extra linens purchased. Found all exits unobstructed, no pets or water features, and a larger emergency poster installed to meet guidelines.

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