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Merrill Gardens San Jose

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Updated September 26, 2026
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ClassificationLife Plan Community
ContractType CFee-for-Service

Address

1420 Curci Dr, San Jose, CA 95126

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Care Type

Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)

Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory Care

Pricing

Pricing not publicly available

Pet Policy

Pet Friendly

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Community Data
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CDSS COA Certified

California Life Plan Community

Holds an active Certificate of Authority issued by the CDSS Continuing Care Contracts Bureau — the official state designation for licensed CCRCs in California.

Data Completeness

56%

Partially Complete

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Care Type

CCRC

Payment Types

Private Pay

Website (Verified)

merrillgardens.com

Care Settings Within This Community

This Life Plan Community includes multiple, separately licensed care environments. Each operates under its own regulatory structure and license. Data below is attributed to its respective care component only.

Regulated under California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for skilled components. Inspection history available via public records.

Facility license number pending — search by name to find the latest inspection report.

View California Facility RecordsSource: California CDSS / CCLD

SeniorTrust™ Score

75

Emerging

Google Reviews

19

4.0/ 5

Licensed Bed Capacity

110

Licensed Beds

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Score Breakdown

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SeniorTrust™ Score

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75

Solid

0100
Care Quality

Clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, and health/safety inspection results.

6030%
Moderate
255075100
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Staffing & Engagement

Staffing levels, staff consistency, engagement programs, and review-extracted workforce signals.

6820%
Moderate
255075100
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Environment & Comfort

Physical environment, amenities, cleanliness, comfort, and lifestyle signals.

8215%
Good
255075100
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Reputation & Reviews

Family satisfaction scores and publicly available review ratings across platforms.

7510%
Solid
255075100
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Affordability / Value

Quality relative to price relative to local market. Value = quality-adjusted price competitiveness.

7410%
Adequate
255075100
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Transparency & Trust

Verified identifiers, published information, regulatory records, and policy disclosures.

7115%
Adequate
255075100
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About

Merrill Gardens San Jose is a senior living community in San Jose, California, operated by Merrill Gardens. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care, Merrill Gardens communities are known for their vibrant anytime dining programs, active social calendars, and warm staff culture that residents and families consistently praise.

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Links verified Jun 3, 2026

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Pet Policy
Pet Friendly
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