Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$5,500/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 2, 2026Community profile
Merrill Gardens at Rockridge
5238 Coronado Ave, Oakland, CA
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
★ 3.518 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About Merrill Gardens at Rockridge
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Assisted Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$7,500/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 2, 20262 Bedrooms
Assisted Living · 2 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$9,500/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 2, 2026Studio
Memory Care · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$9,315/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 2, 2026Semi-Private
Memory Care
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$8,000/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 2, 2026Studio
Independent Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$5,000/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 2, 20261 Bedroom
Independent Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$7,000/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 2, 20262 Bedrooms
Independent Living · 2 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$9,000/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 2, 2026Studio
0 bedroom · 1 bathroom
Schedule a visit →One Bedroom
1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
Schedule a visit →Two Bedroom
2 bedroom · 2 bathroom
Schedule a visit →Memory Care Private
Memory Care · 0 bedroom · 1 bathroom
Schedule a visit →Memory Care Semi-Private
Memory Care · 0 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$5,000 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Family and resident feedback
3.5 out of 5 from 18 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.
★★★★★
PositiveWe liked the public rooms and quiet spaces. Two friends of friends (who are residents) had lunch with us but we could not hear them because of the overwhelming noise in the dining room. We were not shown an apartment because they are all occupied. The rooftop terrace and garden is very appealing.
★★★★★
PositiveOverall a solid choice.
Generally, very happy with Merrill. Good amount of activities. Care is good. The caregivers get to know mom so that personal touch/relationship is good. I have gotten calls when they can't find her (in the roof garden or was checked out and system was down) or when she fell. Negatives - food isn't great. Chefs and servers don't seem helpful in helping with food allergies/sensitivities. Also, lots of turnover with staff, especially key people: [name removed], Head of medical, head of medicine, chef, activities lead,…
★★★★★
PositiveI visited this facility
We went to Merrill Gardens at Rockridge. It's clean, friendly, and accessible. They have activities. The staff was attentive. They have an outdoor rooftop space. They're close to Safeway and shopping.
★★★★★
PositiveMom is happy and well cared for
The staff is friendly and seems to like their job and the community. My mom is well cared for, and is safe and happy. There are limited activities in the memory care unit, but there are understandable limitations. The food is fine but not great, and that is the one consistent complaint. However, overall we are very happy
★★★★★
PositiveI visited this facility
I was less impressed with the ambiance at Merrill Gardens at Rockridge. The memory care area was good. The entry was kind of utilitarian. The people were very nice. Everything was nice. There was something about it that just didn't feel as good to me having come off of maybe seeing the other place. The tour experience was fine though. The staff who toured me was good. They have garden spaces that are always available to the people and are both safe and nicely laid out where they could spend time that is specif…
★★★★★
PositiveI visited this facility
We went to Merrill Gardens at Rockridge. It was very nice. The staff were very nice and very knowledgeable. All the staff that we saw were friendly and the people in the hallways or the gathering rooms all looked very, very happy. The units were nice. I think they were the nicest units because they were the largest units that we saw. The common areas were very nice and very well-lit. There was lots of natural light.
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
- October 22, 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
- Private Dining Room
- Bar or Pub
- Café or Bistro
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- No Sugar
- Anytime Dining
- Room Service
- Meals Provided
- Guest Meals
- Professional Chef
- Special Dining Programs
- Low / No Sodium
- Restaurant Style Dining
- International Cuisine
Health & wellness
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Medication Management
- Memory Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Incontinence Care
Services & convenience
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Resident Parking Available
- Transportation at Cost
- Complimentary Transportation
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Pet Care Available
- Dogs Allowed
- Cats Allowed
- Housekeeping
- Beautician
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- English
Activities & engagement
- Forever Fit
- Live Well Programs
- Sensory-based Programs
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Live Musical Performances
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Tai Chi
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Karaoke
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Pet-focused Programs
- Montessori Programs
- Art Classes
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Day Trips and Outings
- Cooking Classes
- Activities On-site
- Intergenerational Programs
- Activities Off-site
- Wine Tasting
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Dances
- Happy Hour
- Holiday Parties
- Birthday Parties
- Stretching Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Community Service Programs
Outdoor spaces
- Computer or Media Center
- Outside Patio
- Central Fireplace
- Library
- Barber Shop
- Meeting Room
- Indoor Common Areas
- Beauty Salon
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Piano or Organ
- Fitness Center
- Game Room
- Movie or Theater Room
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Raised Garden Beds
Apartment & room features
- Air Conditioned
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Handicap Accessible
- Full kitchen
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
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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