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Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill

2567 Second Ave, San Diego, CA

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

3.322 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill

Nestled in the prestigious neighborhood of Bankers Hill, this community offers astonishing views of the nearby harbor and beautiful skyline of San Diego. They’ve implemented traditional design throughout the modern building to help foster a comfortable home-like environment. With thoughtful amenities and services, each day will feel like a vacation. Experience the wonders of a calming yet invigorating retirement — at Merrill Gardens! The incredible community is a proud member of Merrill Gardens — a family-owned company dedicated to providing freedom and flexibility in retirement. You’ve spent your life building friendships, pursuing hobbies, and accomplishing great things — become part of a home that enables you to maintain that. Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill offers independent living and assisted living options to accommodate every lifestyle. Community Amenities and Services The community strives to make residents feel at home by doing their best to nurture a friendly atmosphere. Being home often means taking care of daily tasks, but here, those worries are eliminated — as the staff offers services like weekly housekeeping, on-site maintenance, scheduled transportation, and a comprehensive wellness program. They also take care of the cooking and provide nutritious, chef-prepared meals daily. Furthermore, they provide 24-hour staffing and feature a resident call system to help ensure each resident feels safe and cared for. For residents requiring additional support, the assisted living option is ideal for its tailored services. The caring staff believes you deserve your independence, so they work with you to offer the right level of care. They are readily available to assist with daily living activities, medication management, safety checks, and unique personal needs. Keeping residents active and engaged is very important, so the full-time program director is constantly filling up a calendar with new activities driven by residents’ interests and hobbies. Whether you prefer to stay fit and active or prefer to expand your knowledge, there is something in store for all interests. Activities include exercise classes, lectures, social gatherings, holiday celebrations, and much more. Each day offers new adventures at Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill! When residents are looking to kick back and relax, they are encouraged to do so in the shared spaces. Residents can spend time getting to know each other by utilizing the common areas. They can spend time reading in the library, exercising in the fitness area, strolling the courtyard, or getting pampered in the salon. Residents can also gather in the meeting spaces, living areas, or around the beautiful piano. Living Arrangements At Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill, it’s all about choice! To help you feel confident about finding a home, they offer several spacious floor plans. Currently, residents can choose from 84 studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Each apartment features a private balcony or patio, so residents can enjoy fresh air whenever they’d like. Additionally, residents can use the private parking garage to easily access their cars and venture out into the city. Care Types Offered Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill is a residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE) , which in the state of California is a housing arrangement for persons 60 years or older where supervision and personal care is provided based on the needs of the residents. These facilities are also known as assisted living facilities and board and care facilities . A residential care facility may provide care for residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill Inspection Reports Related Articles Beyond Bingo: The 50+ Best Assisted Living Activities For Seniors 4 Reasons Why Independent or Assisted Living May Trump Living Alone Independent Living Activities: Promoting a Healthy, Fulfilling Retirement

Family and resident feedback

3.3 out of 5 from 22 reviews

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★★★★★

Critical

With director gone it’s a very different place….

Having a loved one at Merrill Gardens Bankers Hill when [name removed] was in charge was a very different place than it is without her now. Having [name removed] there was like having your own personal family member there overseeing your loved ones care. [name removed] oversaw every detail of this facility from the top all the way to the bottom. Having talked with the employees that were on the floor actually caring for the residents they could never say enough about how much [name removed] supported them and how v

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4.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
Response from the community

Hi AJ, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We understand how changes to the team can affect life at a community, and hope that our new team member can provide the compassionate care, and attention to our residents, that we strive for. Please don't hesitate to reach out with your feedback whenever you feel it is needed.

October 17, 2025
Aj BOctober 8, 2025

★★★★

Positive

Increasing cost

Rate 4 for all except for value..since the cost is increasing 10% each year and nothing is changing for the better I feel it isn't warranted. A lot of money is spent on decorations that are not even appreciated. Other than that it's probably one of the better places in San Diego.

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4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
Response from the community

Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this honest feedback. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.

December 6, 2024
AnonymousNovember 8, 2024

★★★★★

Positive

The community overall is very nice. I was extremely impressed with the kitchen and the food.

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anonymousJuly 27, 2021

★★★★★

Positive

welcome to Merrill Gardens

The community is in a beautiful neighborhood, and the community is beautiful also. The director is amazing and very caring. The staff is amazing and I can't say anything bad about this community. I would recommend this community to others

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AnonymousMarch 2, 2021

★★★★★

Critical

Out of her price range for 1 br but a great place

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AnonymousNovember 14, 2018

★★★★★

Positive

A Superior Senior Community

My 95-year-old mom has lived at Merrill Gardens for almost two years. She loves the accommodations, food, and activities and has made many friends. I love the super caring and professional staff who treat my mom like family.

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Response from the community

Thank you for leaving this online review for us. We are so happy that your mom is enjoying her time at Merrill Gardens and feels cared for like family!

May 1, 2018
JjkwaveApril 29, 2018

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 1, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Gluten-free
  • Pureed Meals
  • Low / No Sodium
  • International Cuisine
  • Organic
  • Vegetarian
  • Anytime Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Room Service
  • No Sugar
  • Meals Provided
  • Professional Chef
  • Café or Bistro
  • Bar or Pub
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Incontinence Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Diabetic Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Hungarian
  • Spanish
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Covered Parking
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Arabic
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Gardening Club
  • Protestant Services
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Tai Chi
  • Forever Fit
  • Community Service Programs
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Live Well Programs
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Activities Off-site
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Jewish Services
  • Walking Club
  • Bridge Club
  • Holiday Parties
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Karaoke
  • Book Club
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Current Events Club
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Cooking Club
  • Men's Club
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Birthday Parties
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Activities On-site
  • Wine Tasting
  • Happy Hour
  • Catholic Services
  • Dances
  • Wii Bowling
  • Bible Study Group
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Cooking Classes

Outdoor spaces

  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Meeting Room
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Main Street Shops
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • Library
  • Barber Shop
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Fitness Center
  • Piano or Organ

Apartment & room features

  • Bath Tubs
  • Full kitchen
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units

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Additional care fees
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Move-in fee
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Published floor plans

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