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Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach

17200 Goldenwest St, Huntington Beach, CA

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

★ 4.546 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach

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…

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$6,370/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 2, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$6,970/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 2, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Assisted Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$8,920/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 2, 2026
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Studio

Memory Care · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$6,600/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 2, 2026
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Studio

Independent Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,650/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 2, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$6,250/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 2, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$8,200/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 2, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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Studio$5,650 observed · tracking future changes
$5,650Aug 2, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.5 out of 5 from 46 reviews

Overall rating from Published source. 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.

★★★★★

Positive

It is a very nice assisted living facility and the mployees seem very nice and caring to the residents. It is cean, and the residents seem happy and seem to like it. We have toured 4 facilities in the area and Merril Gardens seems to be the nicest.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Sue GibersonSeptember 14, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Stellar Memory Care

Since 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…

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Murnez BladesMay 29, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Since my friend moved into Merrill Gardens Memory Care, I have seen Courtney 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 pastor…

Murnez BladesMay 28, 2026Caring.com

★★★★★

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…

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Frank DMarch 31, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Nice experience - St. Patrick's day event, music, soft drinks, munchies. Most attendees were residents, just a few visitors like myself.

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5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
SamMarch 17, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

We 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…

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Sur GNovember 25, 2025Published source

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
October 22, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room
  • Room Service
  • Gluten-free
  • Vegan
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Vegetarian
  • Guest Meals
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • No Sugar
  • Anytime Dining
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Meals Provided

Health & wellness

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

Services & convenience

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Beautician
  • English
  • American Sign Language
  • Spanish

Activities & engagement

  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Gardening Club
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Stretching Classes
  • Live Well Programs
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Birthday Parties
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Holiday Parties
  • Other Religious Services
  • Walking Club
  • Bridge Club
  • Catholic Services
  • Christian Services
  • Activities On-site
  • Activities Off-site
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Current Events Club
  • Art Classes
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Montessori Programs
  • Cooking Classes
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Book Club
  • Karaoke
  • Bible Study Group
  • Cooking Club
  • Men's Club
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga

Outdoor spaces

  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Main Street Shops
  • Beauty Salon
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Private Bath
  • Outside Patio
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Piano or Organ

Apartment & room features

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

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 October 22, 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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