Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
$6,370/month
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17200 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach, CA
★ 4.345 reviewsvia A Place for Mom ↗
About the community
Nestled in the sunny city of Huntington Beach, you’ll find the perfect place for a vibrant yet peaceful retirement. This modern community features classic touches throughout the building to offer a soothing, nostalgic environment. Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach aims to nurture a warm and caring atmosphere by providing thoughtful staffing and services. Experience how joyous retirement can be today! The prime location is less than 20 minutes away from the famous Huntington Beach. Several options for dining, shopping, and entertainment are also nearby, so residents can easily venture out and explore. The ideal location and unmatched services make the perfect retirement experience. Furthermore, the community accommodates unique lifestyles by offering options for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Community Amenities and Services The goal is to make residents feel at home by nurturing a warm, comforting atmosphere. Being home often means taking care of daily tasks, but here, those worries are eliminated — because those tasks are taken care of through services like weekly housekeeping, on-site maintenance, scheduled transportation, and a comprehensive wellness program. Cooking is also taken care of by the in-house chefs who provide nutritious, appetizing meals daily. Furthermore, the community offers 24-hour staffing and features 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 personalized services. Residents should be as independent as they’d like, so the caring staff listens to each resident to help ensure they provide the right level of care. They are readily available to assist with daily living activities, medication management, safety checks, and unique personal needs. Additionally, residents in memory care can benefit from the individualized programming designed to help each resident maintain or enhance their current abilities. 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. For memory care residents, activities are designed to be meaningful and personal. Each day offers new adventures at Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach! When residents are looking to unwind and relax, they can spend time getting to know each other by utilizing the common areas. They can spend time reading in the library, watching movies in the theater, 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 stunning piano. Living Arrangements Finding a new place to call home comes with difficulties, so Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach offers several floor plans to help you make the right choice. Residents can choose from 121 spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Some apartments feature a full kitchen or kitchenette and a patio or balcony. Each apartment is also equipped with a washer and dryer. Furthermore, the community offers private parking, so residents can easily access their cars. Pets are also happily welcomed! Care Types Offered Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach 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 Memory Care Activities: How Communities Engage Seniors With Dementia
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
$6,370/month
Schedule a visit →Assisted Living · 1 bedroom
$6,970/month
Schedule a visit →Assisted Living · 2 bedroom
$8,920/month
Schedule a visit →Memory Care · 0 bedroom
$6,600/month
Schedule a visit →Independent Living · 0 bedroom
$5,650/month
Schedule a visit →Independent Living · 1 bedroom
$6,250/month
Schedule a visit →Independent Living · 2 bedroom
$8,200/month
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★★★★★
PositiveSince my friend moved into Merrill Gardens Memory Care, I have seen [name removed] create thoughtful life-enrichment programs tailored for residents living with cognitive decline. She organizes monthly family gatherings with music, food, and social connection, and has introduced programs such as Inspire Connection that help residents build closer relationships through shared stories and photos. My friend especially enjoys helping set tables before meals, participating in art activities, attending uplifting Tuesday…
Response from the communityThank you for your kind words, Murnez! We are thrilled to know that our team has been having a positive impact on your friend's experience at Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach. It’s great that your friend feels safe and well cared for as well.
June 6, 2026
★★★★★
Positive[Name Removed] was our tour guide and was very courteous and professional. First thing we did is sit down with her and she answered all my questions. Then we took a tour of the facility and were greeted by friendly employees at every stop. We then looked at one of the two bedroom units and we were very impressed with the layout and amenities. Afterwards we had lunch in the dining room. Jennifer left my wife and I alone so that we could discuss our visit and impressions. We made it clear to [Name removed] that at…
Response from the communityThank you for sharing your positive experience with us, Frank. We are glad to hear that your guide provided great customer service and answered all of your questions. Come back and visit us again whenever you're ready!
April 26, 2026
★★★★★
PositiveNice experience - St. Patrick's day event, music, soft drinks, munchies. Most attendees were residents, just a few visitors like myself.
Response from the communityHi Sam, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed our St. Patrick's day event. We appreciate it greatly!
March 28, 2026
★★★★★
PositiveWe turned four different facilities over a year ago and Merrill Gardens with our top choice. We aren’t ready to go into assisted-living quite yet, but [name removed] at this facility invite us to different events and keep us updated on when they have rooms available and shows us rooms. Once we feel like we are ready to go into assisted living this is the place we will be moving to we have met a lot of different people on the events we have attended and everyone has been friendly and nice and it is a place that we t…
Response from the communityHi Sur, we're so happy to hear that we are your top choice. When you're ready, please let us know and we hope to see you at our next event!
December 7, 2025
★★★★★
PositiveWe are very happy with Merrill Gardens. My mom has as established some friends and feels very comfortable.
Response from the communityHi There, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.
March 23, 2025
★★★★★
PositiveI love Merrill Gardens. I'm very happy with the place. The residents seem happy as they make eye contact with visitors and say hello, which did not happen at the other facilities i visited. Also you see residents playing games throughout the day. And the caretakers working there are very friendly and helpful!
Response from the communityHi Pam, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.
March 23, 2025
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Coverage last checked August 2, 2026.