1010 2nd St
Lafayette, CA 94549
100 beds • Est. 2017 (8 years) • Get directions
1 minor state citation and 1 verified complaint since 2021 across 9 inspections. The most serious recorded incident involved a resident fall in November 2023: staff responded to a pull cord alarm and found the resident seated, alert, and communicating; staff offered to call 911 at least 3 times and the resident declined each offer; the following morning, a family member visited and found the resident pale and unable to move, and the resident was hospitalized and diagnosed with multiple rib fractures on his right side. A 2021 complaint investigation found that the facility had failed to issue a required formal warning letter to a resident and their authorized representatives, resulting in a minor citation. 2 additional complaints regarding staffing adequacy and an unspecified allegation were investigated and found unfounded or unsubstantiated. Annual inspections in 2022, 2024, and 2025 passed without cited deficiencies, with inspectors observing locked medications, operational smoke detectors and fire equipment, and residents noted as calm and comfortable in their surroundings.
Merrill Gardens at Lafayette is a 100-bed assisted living community in Lafayette, nestled in the Lamorinda corridor of the East Bay. Part of the well-established Merrill Gardens chain, it combines the resources of a national operator with the charm of a smaller, residential-scale community in one of the East Bay's most desirable neighborhoods.
Excellent safety record
Holds a 9.7 FYI Safety Score, reflecting a near-spotless inspection history with California's licensing authority.
Desirable Lamorinda location
Lafayette is a quiet, affluent community in the East Bay hills with easy BART access, walkable downtown shops, and a strong sense of neighborhood.
National operator backing
Merrill Gardens operates communities across the western U.S., bringing standardized training, staffing depth, and corporate oversight.
Right-sized community
At 100 beds, large enough for robust programming and staffing but small enough that residents aren't lost in the crowd.
East Bay premium pricing
Lamorinda is one of the pricier pockets of the East Bay, and costs here reflect the neighborhood.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
1010 2nd St, Lafayette, CA 94549
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