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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

MERRILL GARDENS AT BRENTWOODLicense 079201165
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 04/22/2026 at 9:33AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) T. Syess-Gibson arrived unannounced to continue the 1-Year Annual Required inspection visit. LPA met with General Manager (GM), Lydia Hertzler, and explained the purpose of the visit. GM holds administrator certificate #7005283740 that expires 08/25/2026. The facility’s fire clearance was 135 non-ambulatory and 15 bedridden residents. Facility has hospice waiver for 15 residents. LPA toured the facility with James Alvarez, Senior Maintenance Director including but not limited to apartments, bathrooms, kitchens, med tech rooms, activity room, spa, salon, Wellness center, common areas and outside. LPA toured apartments #111, #114, #138, #240, #253 and #258. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. LPA observed a pool on the independent living side of the facility inaccessible to the Garden House residents. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 76 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms is adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the resident’s shared bathroom was measured at 113.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-slip shower mats. There is a minimum of 7-day supply of non-perishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Continued on LIC809C. Continued from LIC809 Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 04/09/2026. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire drill was last conducted on 12/17/2025. Emergency Disaster Plan was last updated on 04/21/2026. LPA reviewed ten (10) staff records, and ten (10) resident records. LPA also reviewed E-MAR and the facility’s vehicle maintenance log during visit. LPA requested the following documents to be submitted to CCLD by 04/29/2026. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan (updated) Liability Insurance No deficiencies were cited during visit. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report provided to Lydia Hertzler.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the April 22, 2026 inspection of MERRILL GARDENS AT BRENTWOOD?

This was a inspection inspection of MERRILL GARDENS AT BRENTWOOD on April 22, 2026. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to MERRILL GARDENS AT BRENTWOOD on April 22, 2026?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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