Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$3,500/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 8, 2026Community profile
Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria
1220 Suey Road, Santa Maria, CA
Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living
★ 4.852 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Assisted Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$3,700/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 8, 20262 Bedrooms
Assisted Living · 2 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$4,600/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 8, 2026Studio
Memory Care · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$8,730/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 8, 2026Studio
Independent Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$3,500/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 8, 20261 Bedroom
Independent Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$3,700/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 8, 20262 Bedrooms
Independent Living · 2 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$4,600/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 8, 2026Detached Cottages / Bungalows
Independent Living
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$4,800/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 8, 2026Studio
0 bedroom · 1 bathroom · 410 sq ft
Schedule a visit →One Bedroom
1 bedroom · 1 bathroom · 449–557 sq ft
Schedule a visit →Two Bedroom
2 bedroom · 1 bathroom · 779 sq ft
Schedule a visit →Cottage
2 bedroom · 2 bathroom · 1289 sq ft
Schedule a visit →Tracked published prices
Price history by floor plan
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Studio$3,500 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Tracked public-data history
Recent changes
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August 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM PDT
1 change detected in this data refresh
Operator information updated
Operator changed from not published to Merrill Gardens.
Family and resident feedback
4.8 out of 5 from 52 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.
★★★★★
PositiveJoin your extended family
My mom loves everything about the place and has only been there a month! I give them all 6's. My mom has been down sizing for about six years this was her fourth move, this is her smallest place a studio apartment. She feels safe and comfortable I think this last move has improved her overall mood. She was living in a one bedroom apartment in Los Alamos and I believe it was getting hard for her to do everyday activities. Her daily schedule has changed for the best bed early up early three meals a day she loves the…
★★★★★
PositiveWe are moving into one of the cottages. It became available sooner than we hoped for and we are very happy about it Thank you for all your help Gisele
★★★★★
PositiveVery friendly staff.
The staff is very friendly, and take time to learn everyone's name. There are many activities spread out through the days, and on site beauticians.
★★★★★
PositiveVery Friendly & Helpful Staff
I would give Merrill 5's across the board, excepting #4 and #7 Quality of Care and Activities where we'd have to say N/A because my dad never moved in and do never really experienced those. Everything else was really very good. We did get to sample the food on a visit and my dad just loved it.
★★★★★
Criticalit's a great place just make sure it's right for you
Make sure you know the limits of what the caregiver can do and other rules that might come up during their care. Some you might not expect to happen and when it does the solution is problematic
★★★★★
PositiveReview for Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria
The Staff is friendly and know their client's by name. My mom moved in in July. She is very happy at Merrill Gardens in Santa Maria
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
- Room Service
- Meals Provided
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Professional Chef
- Low / No Sodium
- Vegetarian
- Anytime Dining
- Guest Meals
- Café or Bistro
- Private Dining Room
Health & wellness
- Medication Management
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Incontinence Care
- Memory Care
Services & convenience
- Uncovered Parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Resident Parking Available
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Transportation at Cost
- Cats Allowed
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Dogs Allowed
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Beautician
- Housekeeping
- Spanish
- English
Activities & engagement
- Art Classes
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Day Trips and Outings
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Cooking Club
- Men's Club
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Birthday Parties
- Stretching Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Christian Services
- Activities On-site
- Happy Hour
- Dances
- Wine Tasting
- Catholic Services
- Wii Bowling
- Choir / Singing Club
- Pet-focused Programs
- Cooking Classes
- Protestant Services
- Gardening Club
- Trivia Games
- Live Musical Performances
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Tai Chi
- Water Aerobics
- Forever Fit
- Live Well Programs
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Activities Off-site
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Holiday Parties
- Bridge Club
- Other Religious Services
- Walking Club
- Karaoke
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Book Club
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
Outdoor spaces
- Beauty Salon
- Outside Patio
- Library
- Barber Shop
- Computer or Media Center
- Outdoor Common Areas
- TV Lounge
- Meeting Room
- Indoor Common Areas
- Central Fireplace
- Piano or Organ
- Swimming Pool
- Game Room
- Raised Garden Beds
- Movie or Theater Room
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Jacuzzi
- Billiards Lounge
Apartment & room features
- Handicap Accessible
- Air Conditioned
- Ground Floor Units
- Bath Tubs
- Kitchenette
- Full kitchen
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Private patio, deck, or balcony
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
Nearby starting prices
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