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Merrill Gardens at Lafayette

License 079200597Residential Care - ElderlyLafayette, CA
1 citation on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
100 residents
Phone
(925) 299-6912
Address
1010 2nd St
Licensed since

Contra Costa County context

447*CCLD

Total facilities

6.2*CCLD

Avg citations

8.0*CCLD

Avg visits

1.8*CCLD

Avg complaint visits

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .

Citations

1 citation on record

Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 87468.1(a)(2)Type B

    87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities (a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment. Based on interview and record review the licensee did not comply with the section above. Management was informed of R1 smoking in the facility multiple times over three years and did not issue a formal warning letter to R1 or R1's authorized representatives which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risks to persons in care.

Inspection record

10 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-05-01.

4 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record, 1 of 4 substantiated.

1 citation across the record on file

Nearby

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FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Merrill Gardens at Lafayette licensed in California?

Yes, Merrill Gardens at Lafayette is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2017.

How many citations does Merrill Gardens at Lafayette have?

Merrill Gardens at Lafayette has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 10 visits (4 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 2 other visits).

When was Merrill Gardens at Lafayette last inspected?

Merrill Gardens at Lafayette was last inspected on May 1, 2026 (3 weeks ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.

What type of assisted living facility is Merrill Gardens at Lafayette?

Merrill Gardens at Lafayette is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 100 residents. It is located in Lafayette, Contra Costa County, California.

How does Merrill Gardens at Lafayette compare to other assisted living facilities in Contra Costa County?

Merrill Gardens at Lafayette has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 6.2 citations per facility. There are 447 assisted living facilities in Contra Costa County.

Does Merrill Gardens at Lafayette have any serious violations?

Merrill Gardens at Lafayette has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.

Has Merrill Gardens at Lafayette had any complaint inspections?

Merrill Gardens at Lafayette has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.

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