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Merrill Gardens at Brentwood

2600 Balfour Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513

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7.9
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8 reviews
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7.9
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8 reviews
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Anonymous

Resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

has room for improvement.

The things i like best are all the amenities that they have. So much to do if you want to do it. They can improve a 100% on food. It is approximately 95% bad. For the amount of rent that we pay, the food does not even compare or come close to what we should be getting. If we talk to the chef during meetings, nothing ever gets changed. Never an improvement.

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Merrill Gardens at Brentwood

About the facility

You will love our community, located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay area surrounded by a wide variety of things to enjoy.

Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer quality independent senior living and assisted living from a family owned company that knows connection is everything.

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Independent Living

Merrill Gardens at Brentwood

Pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed

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*Prices quoted are monthly rental charges and are provided by the communities themselves. Actual prices may differ due to one-time fees, timing and care services required. Speak with your Senior Living Advisor to learn more.

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Amenities

at Merrill Gardens at Brentwood

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care

Meals & Dining

  • Special Dining Programs
  • Professional Chef
  • Room Service
  • Meals Provided

Room Amenities

  • Garden View
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

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

Transportation & parking

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Computer or Media Center
  • Meeting Room
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Outside Patio

Recreational areas

  • Game Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Piano or Organ

Services

  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands

Activities

  • Catholic Services
  • Other Religious Services
  • Cooking Club
  • Intergenerational Programs

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Active promotion

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Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

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Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Care types offered

3

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

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2

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2

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Reviews

for Merrill Gardens at Brentwood

7.9 out of 10
Review Score8 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.4
Cleanliness
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Care Services
4.0
Staff
4.4
Meals & Dining
2.4
Activities
4.4
Value for Cost
3.4

A Place for Mom has scored Merrill Gardens at Brentwood with 7.9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Merrill Gardens at Brentwood has 8 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.

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1-8 of 8 reviews

Last Updated: 8/28/26

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Lisa J

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 28, 2026

2.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Food is pretty bad

My Mom lives at Merrill Gardens. The food ranks from mediocre to bad. They say they have a "chef" but the offerings are not ones a chef would make. 2 entrees each day that are the same for lunch and dinner. 2 days ago it was a BLT or turkey meatloaf. I've had a sandwich on moldy bread once there. It's very sad that for the large monthly cost of this facility they can't spend more and do better. We always hear excuses of staff shortages, etc. Staff shortages and revolving "chefs" come from not paying enough to attrack or keep good kitchen staff.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 8, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review for Merrill Gardens at Brentwood

It was close by, very nice. I would recommend to others.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

October 1, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

has room for improvement.

The things i like best are all the amenities that they have. So much to do if you want to do it. They can improve a 100% on food. It is approximately 95% bad. For the amount of rent that we pay, the food does not even compare or come close to what we should be getting. If we talk to the chef during meetings, nothing ever gets changed. Never an improvement.

Marilyn C

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 29, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Amazing front desk concierge

[name removed] greets and helps everyone professionally at the front desk. Can handle many at once when it would probably not be possible for others to do so well along with handling the phone calls coming in.

Mildred B

Assisted Living

Resident/client

August 30, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Very good. Feels like a home. Staff and all workers are wonderful and make each person there as family.

From the first day just going through the place, everyone was very kind and made me feel as if i belonged there. We are all at the same step in our lives so we all treat each ither with the sane resorct and welcome. Having to come to a point in our lives that we have to move from our homes to a facility is very difficult for a person who just cannot continue to be in their homes any longer, Merrill Gardens makes us feel so at home.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 27, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Merrill Gardens at Brentwood review

Merrill Gardens best of Brentwood is well deserved. Their emergency responses are text book. I like the high degree of social interaction between residents and between residents and staff/management

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

October 11, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

We took a tour of Merrill Gardens at Brentwood during our search for an Assisted Living facility for our loved one. This facility was beautiful! It is an Assisted Living facility, but they were not equipped to handle someone like my loved one who would need full-on care.

Peggy

Independent Living

Toured community

July 7, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars

Our family had an in person tour with Merrill Gardens at Brentwood and the tour experience was great and the staff members who answered all of the questions we had were really nice.

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Tips for evaluating your community options

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for Assisted Living. To ensure that a community meets your needs and expectations, we recommend that seniors and family members:

  • Know California’s regulations for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Depending on your state, you may even be able to look up inspection reports for the communities you’re considering. Learn more about California’s regulations for memory care and download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports.

  • Tour the location. Touring allows you to speak to current residents and staff, and it helps you confirm the accuracy of the community description and photos. Use our touring checklist to help guide your visit.

  • Confirm the availability of required services. Before committing, make sure that the community offers all the services your loved one needs, and that those services can be provided within your budget.

Frequently Asked Questions about Merrill Gardens at Brentwood

  • Merrill Gardens at Brentwood offers Studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedrooms. Learn more.
  • Call (925) 297-6841 to reach a resident at Merrill Gardens at Brentwood.

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