5238 Coronado Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
150 beds • Est. 2020 (6 years) • Get directions
Merrill Gardens at Rockridge has recorded 11 state citations (3 serious, 8 minor) and 7 verified complaints since 2022 across 33 inspections. The most significant violations stem from 2022 and early 2023. Inspectors substantiated that in July 2022, the facility ran PM shifts with only 1 care staff on 8 separate days and had no overnight care staff on at least 1 night, a period when the facility was relying on agency staff to cover pandemic-related shortages. A separate complaint investigation found that 3 residents had care plans dated from 2019 that had not been updated, with 1 resident requesting an update for months before new management arrived in September 2022. In February 2023, a minor citation was issued for failing to update a resident's care plan after that resident entered hospice. The most recent annual inspection in December 2024 found all resident and staff records complete with no deficiencies noted.
Merrill Gardens at Rockridge is a 150-bed assisted living community in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood, one of the East Bay's most walkable and vibrant districts. Part of the Merrill Gardens chain, it benefits from a prime urban location steps from College Avenue's shops, restaurants, and BART access.
Walkable Rockridge neighborhood
College Avenue is right outside the door, with independent bookstores, cafes, restaurants, and a farmers market that keeps residents connected to community life.
Excellent transit access
The Rockridge BART station is nearby, making it easy for family members to visit from across the Bay Area without needing a car.
National operator backing
Merrill Gardens operates communities across the western U.S., bringing standardized training, staffing depth, and corporate oversight.
Below-average safety record
Carries a 6.6 FYI Safety Score, which is below the statewide average. Families should review the inspection history and ask management about corrective steps taken.
Large community in an urban setting
At 150 beds in a dense neighborhood, this feels more like a large urban facility than a quiet residential home. Worth a visit to see if the energy level fits.
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5238 Coronado Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
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$4,248/mo
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