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Merrill Gardens at Gilroy

7600 Isabella Way, Gilroy, CA 95020

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Anonymous

Child of resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Issues with management

Right now my views on Merrill are in flux. I sent a Valentines floral gift. My card was removed and placed in someone's office! I was told that flowers were no longer allowed. OK, only a bit of notice would have been nice. My step sister had to go in and demand the flowers. Prior issues were some one left the company and a lengthy email was sent out. Not sure why I got one. My favorite care giver left. Seems like their are a lot of management issues. Very unprofessional. I would say people, staff, not management, a 5. My stepmother is in the Garden area, a man across the hall is obsessed with her. He enters her room, sits on her, scares her. He has stolen things from her room. No one seems concerned. That is bothersome, to say the least. The staff is powerless.

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Merrill Gardens at Gilroy

About the facility

Neighboring a charming residential neighborhood, this traditional community boasts elegance and comfort. Neutral tones adorn the exterior and interior to create a warm, welcoming ambiance. The community has been named the best senior living community in Gilroy for three consecutive years and aims to uphold the standard by tirelessly working to keep residents happy and engaged through outstanding care and services.

The wonderful community is a proud member of Merrill Gardens — a family-owned company dedicated to providing freedom and flexibility in retirement. At Merrill Gardens at Gilroy, residents can choose from independent living, assisted living, and memory care options to help accommodate their unique care needs. The community is also conveniently located near several parks and walking trails offering plenty of opportunities for residents to venture out and admire California’s captivating natural areas.

Community Amenities and Services

To personalize care to each individual’s unique needs, the community offers a wide variety of services. The 24-hour staffing and resident call system enable each resident to feel safe and lead a worry-free lifestyle. The friendly staff handles daily chores and caretaking so that residents can spend their time on what truly matters to them. They offer weekly housekeeping, on-site maintenance, and scheduled...

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Independent Living

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Pricing

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Amenities

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Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • High Acuity Care
  • Incontinence Care

Meals & Dining

  • Room Service
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Gluten-free
  • International Cuisine

Room Amenities

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Kitchenette
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Air Conditioned
  • Cable or Satellite TV

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Bar or Pub
  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro

Transportation & parking

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Complimentary Transportation

Pets

  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Pet Care Available
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed

Common areas

  • Central Fireplace
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas

Recreational areas

  • Billiards Lounge
  • Piano or Organ
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Game Room

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Beautician

Languages spoken

  • Spanish
  • Filipino
  • English

Activities

  • Holiday Parties
  • Karaoke
  • Current Events Club
  • Wii Bowling

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Reviews

for Merrill Gardens at Gilroy

9.2 out of 10
Review Score1-20 of 51 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.4
Cleanliness
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Care Services
4.2
Staff
4.3
Meals & Dining
4.1
Activities
4.4
Value for Cost
4.2

A Place for Mom has scored Merrill Gardens at Gilroy with 9.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Merrill Gardens at Gilroy has 51 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 5/6/26

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Mike O

Not Sure

Toured community

May 6, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars

Merrill Gardens exceeded our expectations, staff and residents were extremely happy. Hope to make this a long term place to stay

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Philip

Not Sure

Toured community

April 7, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars

Merrill Gardens is really nice and more affordable than most assistant living facilities. They have lots to do for those living there.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

February 23, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Issues with management

Right now my views on Merrill are in flux. I sent a Valentines floral gift. My card was removed and placed in someone's office! I was told that flowers were no longer allowed. OK, only a bit of notice would have been nice. My step sister had to go in and demand the flowers. Prior issues were some one left the company and a lengthy email was sent out. Not sure why I got one. My favorite care giver left. Seems like their are a lot of management issues. Very unprofessional. I would say people, staff, not management, a 5. My stepmother is in the Garden area, a man across the hall is obsessed with her. He enters her room, sits on her, scares her. He has stolen things from her room. No one seems concerned. That is bothersome, to say the least. The staff is powerless.

Staff
1.0

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

November 4, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

A good fit

It took at least 6 months for my uncle to get accumulated with the change. We had many challenges in the beginning... most staff were helpful. It seems very clean there. They do a lot of activities. The cafe has pretty good food. It has been a good fit. My uncle now calls it home after almost a year.

CP

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 6, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

A Heartfelt Haven: Exceptional Care at Merrill Gardens in Gilroy."

This place is the best! They are so caring and my mother in law loves the food, the amenities, and the activities. Everyone is SO kind---especially [name removed]

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

June 30, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Merrill Gardens at Gilroy review

What stood out the most is the friendly staff and it is very clean. My stepmother is in Hospice, so TV is her main activity. The kindness that is shown to her and the care are very nice.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 6, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Would recommend but...

Staff is very friendly. People are complaining about how repetitive the menu is since [name removed] left. I would like to add to my review about pricing. Although the rent fees are very reasonable, the cost of assistance is obscured by a point system and very expensive. Most would do better to get an outside Caregiver.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Brittany S

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 29, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars

We love Merrill Gardens at Gilroy

My grandmother moved into Merrill Gardens in Gilroy last year. The community has been newly remodeled and it’s absolutely beautiful. The staff is also wonderful and she has made lots of great new friends. She is also very happy with the dining program. I would highly recommend Merrill Gardens in Gilroy for your loved one.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 24, 2024

1.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Our families experience

Friendliness of the staff would be a 0 if it went that low as long as the care services. The care givers were mean and unable or unwilling to provide even the minimum care. They on several occasions left my father soaked in urine and did not change the bedding the next day. They raised the cost on multiple occasions without any change to the care plan or any notice. He was injured and I found him bandaged and unbathed and no one could tell me what happened. He was afraid all the time. They retaliated when we did complain which made it much worse for him. I'm very upset that I didn't move him out much sooner. He was walking with a walker and had been living in independent living prior to the move to Gilroy. When he left he was wheelchair bound and had given up. I was afraid he would have died if he stayed there much longer. 3 months in a new facility and he's walking again to the dining room 3 times a day. He's hopeful for the future, thriving. Please stop referring Merrill. I don't want anyone else treated like my father was.

Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 31, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Would Recommend

Like everywhere, some employees are fantastic, others less so, and some are somewhere in between. But overall, we feel like she is in good hands. I would recommend Merrill Gardens at Gilroy to others looking.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Toni M

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 18, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Would recommend

The staff were always very friendly and took great care with mom, especially when she had to transition to the memory care side. They did, however, have a lot of turnover when it came to the facility director position which caused some inconsistencies.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Sylvia

Memory Care

Family/friend

July 15, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

A great community

Merrill Gardens has been great! Especially since my mom was admitted she has some issues and they have been very accommodating & have cared for very will. I would say they are in the 5's for the above categories. We are very happy with Merrill Gardens

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

JB

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 29, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Merrill Gardens at Gilroy

Overall, our experience has been good. My mother is happy there.

Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Jane

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 17, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Definitely recommended

The staff at Merrill Gardens at Gilroy was very easy to get along with during the whole process of my Mom moving in to her apartment. They continue to be very kind and helpful, remembering her name, daily paper, meal favorites, medicine administration and greeting her family. I would definitely recommend Merrill Gardens at Gilroy to others.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 1, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Definitely recommended

I found the staff friendly and very accommodating to my friend. They always acknowledge her by name, which made her feel at home. The moving process was smooth and easy. The meals are okay, but not terrific. I would definitely recommend this facility.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

June 6, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

I enjoyed the tour of the community. The only drawback was that my family wanted me to be closer to them to be able to visit more. This is the reason I choose another community.

Toni

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 6, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Friendly and Welcoming Community

We had a lovey experience at Merrill Gardens at Gilroy. All of the staff make you feel welcome immediately. And the residents are friendly and welcoming as well.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 27, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Try Merrill Gardens

My loved one is a resident at Merrill Gardens at Gilroy. [name removed], the sales person, is superb to work with. The housekeeping is okay. Communication with the family is okay, not great. The meals are okay, not a lot of variety. I would for sure recommend this facility to others.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Jane

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 15, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Welcoming Community

Merrill Gardens is a community. It's easy to make friends, get out on field trips, great food, endless activities to enjoy, a movie theatre, beautiful gardens to walk in, a park across the street to enjoy, library and a staff that cares about each individual that lives there. There are mid age people there to 90 plus!

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Paula

Independent Living

Family/friend

November 22, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Great Staff nice community

Mom really likes the social relationships she's making through activities. She loves the staff, but repeatedly comments how short staffed they are. She eats in the dining room, likes the flexibility, and looks forward to some items, but tends to be critical about the temperature of the hot food. Most of the time it's cold and she needs to ask for it to be put in the microwave. She's happy with housekeeping, but feels more boundaries need to be set with the maintenance staff. She would prefer a set date and time as opposed to the present, "knock knock" and walk in. We can see that for first and second floor, but not the third floor, Independent Living.

Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merrill Gardens at Gilroy

  • Merrill Gardens at Gilroy offers Studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedrooms. Learn more.
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