Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$6,540/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 2026Community profile
Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill
2567 Second Ave, San Diego, CA
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
★ 3.322 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Assisted Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$8,240/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 20262 Bedrooms
Assisted Living · 2 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$9,440/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 2026Studio
Independent Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$5,900/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 20261 Bedroom
Independent Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$7,600/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 20262 Bedrooms
Independent Living · 2 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$8,800/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 2026Studio
0 bedroom · 1 bathroom
Schedule a visit →One Bedroom
1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
Schedule a visit →Two Bedroom
2 bedroom · 1 bathroom
Schedule a visit →Tracked published prices
Price history by floor plan
Compare floor plans over time. The lowest current option with tracked history is selected first.
Studio$5,900 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Family and resident feedback
3.3 out of 5 from 22 reviews
Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.
★★★★★
CriticalWith 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…
★★★★★
PositiveIncreasing 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.
★★★★★
PositiveThe community overall is very nice. I was extremely impressed with the kitchen and the food.
★★★★★
Positivewelcome 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
★★★★★
CriticalOut of her price range for 1 br but a great place
★★★★★
PositiveA 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.
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
- Operator
- Merrill Gardens
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- September 5, 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
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked September 5, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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Published price comparison
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