Routine inspection·October 24, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kimberly Lyman and Andrea Mendivil conducted an unannounced visit to Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the Annual Required inspection. LPAs were allowed entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is licensed for one hundred fifty non-ambulatory residents of which fifteen may be Bedridden. There is an approved hospice waiver for fifteen residents and there are three Hospice residents present during today’s visit. This is a three story with attached Memory Care facility. The facility is 121 private apartment facility. There are 115 residents present during facility visit. Jill Johnson has an administrator certificate expiring on 09/28/2026. LPAs Lyman and Mendivil along with Business Office Manager toured the facility at 9:11 AM. LPAs toured the physical plant, checked food service, facility records and the first aid kit. Facility appears to be clean, safe, and sanitary. Facility consists of assisted living and memory care unit, outside patio areas, two dining rooms, beauty salon, Wellness center, movie theater, bistro and activity areas. Resident apartments had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. LPAs observed one resident with half bed rails. Resident restrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured between 106.7 and 115.7 degrees F in resident restrooms. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked at time of visit. Staff responded within 2 minutes for emergency pull. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards, doorways were free of obstructions. First aid kit had all the required elements including tweezers, thermometer, and scissors. LPAs observed no unsecured cleaning supplies. Kitchen was inspected. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Facility is keeping a log of freezer/ refrigerator temperatures and all were in range. Smoke detectors and fire inspections CONTINUED ON LIC 809C DATED 10/24/2025 are conducted by an outside company, Cosco Fire, with the last inspection date of 10/08/2025. Fire extinguishers are fully charged. LPAs observed evacuation chairs at stairwells. LPAs toured the outside grounds and there is ample shaded seating for residents. LPAs observed ample emergency food and water. Facility conducts quarterly emergency drills with the last drill conducted on 10/01/2025. Facility provides activities in the form of games, exercise, and outings. LPAs observed residents participating in activities during the visit. LPAs spoke with residents during the visit who stated satisfaction with facility services and verbalized feeling safe. LPAs observed no health or safety concerns during the visit. LPAs reviewed select resident and staff files. Resident files contained required documents including admission agreements, current physician reports and resident appraisals. Staff files reviewed contained required documentation such as health screen/TB, training and criminal record clearance. Licensee to forward proof of liability insurance to LPA by close of business today, 10/24/2025. Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiencies are being cited. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was given at time of visit.