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Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 330 residents
- Phone
- (805) 928-2662
- Address
- 1220 Suey Road
- Licensed since
Santa Barbara County context
95*CCLD
Total facilities
3.6*CCLD
Avg citations
8.6*CCLD
Avg visits
2.7*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 citations 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.
2023
- 87468.2(a)(4)Type A
87468.2 Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities (a) ,,,(4) To care, supervision, and services that meet their individual needs and are delivered by staff that are sufficient in numbers, qualifications, and competency to meet their needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when staff did not ensure R1’s safety when they wandered away from the facility which resulted in a fall and brain bleed, which posed an immediate health and safety risk to
2022
- 87468.1Type B
87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities...To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and interviews, the licensee did not ensure a safe environment for residents while renovating, which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.
Inspection record
15 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-09-17.
4 routine inspections, 6 complaint visits. 5 complaints on record, 3 of 5 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Santa Maria
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria licensed in California?
Yes, Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2021.
How many citations does Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria have?
Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 15 visits (4 inspections, 6 complaint visits, 5 other visits).
When was Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria last inspected?
Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria was last inspected on September 17, 2025 (about 9 months 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 Santa Maria?
Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 330 residents. It is located in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California.
How does Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria compare to other assisted living facilities in Santa Barbara County?
Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 3.6 citations per facility. There are 95 assisted living facilities in Santa Barbara County.
Does Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria have any serious violations?
Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria has 1 Type A citation on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to residents. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria had any complaint inspections?
Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria has received 6 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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