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Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill

2567 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

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The community is in a beautiful neighborhood, and the community is beautiful also. The director is amazing and very caring. The staff is amazing and I can't say anything bad about this community. I would recommend this community to others

About the facility
Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill

Nestled in the prestigious neighborhood of Bankers Hill, this community offers astonishing views of the nearby harbor and beautiful skyline of San Diego. They’ve implemented traditional design throughout the modern building to help foster a comfortable home-like environment. With thoughtful amenities and services, each day will feel like a vacation. Experience the wonders of a calming yet invigorating retirement — at Merrill Gardens!

The incredible community is a proud member of Merrill Gardens — a family-owned company dedicated to providing freedom and flexibility in retirement. You’ve spent your life building friendships, pursuing hobbies, and accomplishing great things — become part of a home that enables you to maintain that. Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill offers independent living and assisted living options to accommodate every lifestyle.

Community Amenities and Services

The community strives to make residents feel at home by doing their best to nurture a friendly atmosphere. Being home often means taking care of daily tasks, but here, those worries are eliminated — as the staff offers services like weekly housekeeping, on-site maintenance, scheduled transportation, and a comprehensive wellness program. They also take care of the cooking and provide nutritious, chef-prepared meals daily. Furthermore, they provide 24-hour staffing and feature...

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4.3
Cleanliness
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
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5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0
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Value for Cost
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A Place for Mom has scored Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill with 0 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 0 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill has 20 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.
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anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
July 27, 2021
5.0
Verified Review
The community overall is very nice. I was extremely impressed with the kitchen and the food.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 2, 2021
5.0
Verified Review
welcome to Merrill Gardens
The community is in a beautiful neighborhood, and the community is beautiful also. The director is amazing and very caring. The staff is amazing and I can't say anything bad about this community. I would recommend this community to others
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
November 14, 2018
3.0
Out of her price range for 1 br but a great place
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
3
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
3
Activities
3
Jjkwave - Family/friend
Independent Living
April 29, 2018
5.0
A Superior Senior Community
My 95-year-old mom has lived at Merrill Gardens for almost two years. She loves the accommodations, food, and activities and has made many friends. I love the super caring and professional staff who treat my mom like family.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Response from Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill
May 1, 2018
Thank you for leaving this online review for us. We are so happy that your mom is enjoying her time at Merrill Gardens and feels cared for like family!
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
August 29, 2017
3.5
Verified Review
Comfortable living environment!
I had recently taken a tour of this community for my mother and I have no complaints of how things had went. The staff made sure to answer any questions we had for them and did a nice job withe presentation. The dinning room was spacious and they even offered for us to try one of there meals. It was just not the right location for us in the end decision.
Cleanliness
3.5
Friendliness
3.5
Value for Cost
3.5
Care Services
3.5
Activities
3.5
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
March 22, 2017
4.5
Verified Review
Very responsive!
The Merrill Gardens was a very nice place. The staff was very attentive and responsive. They have continued to follow up with me and answer any questions I have. The reason why we did not choose it was because they did not have a memory care unit.
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
Response from Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill
March 31, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to give us this feedback. We are so glad to hear that we were able to be a resource as you researched senior living options.
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
March 16, 2017
5.0
Loved this facility also. It is within walking distance to Balboa Park and within a taxi/Uber ride to Downtown San Diego. The rooms are spacious. I like all the amenities the place offers. The staff is very friendly. [Removed] were excellent ambassadors for the place. I would definitely keep this place on my short list. The only two caveats I have are that the place is on the expensive side, and the décor is not "contemporary/modern." It feels and looks like a traditional retirement home--a trivial matter when one looks at the whole picture.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Response from Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill
March 21, 2017
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Merrill Gardens. The location provides so many great features for residents to enjoy.
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
January 16, 2016
5.0
Verified Review
Scenery
The scenery here and the views are perfect. Obviously the weather is good (san diego) thank you lol, and the landscape is nice and green.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Response from Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill
January 19, 2016
Thank you for taking the time to write us this review. We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying the scenery and weather at Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill.
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
April 24, 2015
4.0
Okay
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Response from Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill
May 5, 2015
Thank you for this review! If you have any comments or questions just give us a call and we'll be happy to help.
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 14, 2015
4.5
Verified Review
The location is wonderful, the facility clean and nicely decorated and the food is good. My 90 year old father is very content there.
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
Response from Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill
April 1, 2015
We appreciate that you took the time to write us such a positive review. We are so happy to hear that your father is enjoying Merrill Gardens. Please don't hesitate to contact us directly if you ever have questions or additional feedback.
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
November 11, 2014
4.0
Verified Review
My father recently moved into Merrill Gardens and so far, I believe that it's going rather well. He likes the food and the location. The staff has communicated well with me. Lots of paperwork prior to move in, but rather unfamiliar in this territory, it might be par for the course.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
3
Activities
4
Vance - Family/friend
Independent Living
April 16, 2014
4.0
Verified Review
It's a fantastic place, I think it's a good fit.
It's a fantastic place, I think it's a good fit. There have been some issues with the drug regement, in the beginning. The communication around that issue was not good at all. The communication definitely needs to be improved. They started adding a lot of add on charges. I get calls all the time when things come up. The food is about a 3 the chef is a little below average. It's pretty generic and not very tasty, some stuff has been cold. It looks like a good menu and the facilities are fantastic. The facility is new clean and in great shape and the staff was friendly, and the staff and residents all knew eachothers names. This became our standard sort of our litmus test.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Response from Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill
April 24, 2014
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us this detailed review. We take this feedback very seriously and use the information to improve our services. If you find yourself with any questions or further concerns feel free to contact us. We'd appreciate the opportunity to address them with you directly.
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
March 24, 2014
3.0
Verified Review
Nice park - too institution...
Nice park - too institutionalized - price ok
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
3
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
3
Activities
3
Lynn A. - Family/friend
Independent Living
November 21, 2013
4.0
Verified Review
Our experience at Merrill Garden
For anyone considering any assisted living arrangement or facility, be VERY specific about your expectations and get in writing, what the costs are for each and every item. I am as much to blame as they are after being convinced that I told them that my mother bathes daily, and that the fee was one thing, when, upon moving in, I was informed that the only bath the residents 2 times a week for that low price! Our costs increased by $600/month because I didn't get it in writing. As for since Mom has moved in, the staff is awesome, and it's tenants have got to be some of the nicest, most accepting and interactive people we've been blessed to have met.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
5
Activities
4
Family Member - Family/friend
Independent Living
October 16, 2013
4.5
Verified Review
They Do A Nice Job
It's very clean and the staff is very friendly. I think you probably get as much or more value there for your dollar. There are a lot of amenities and little things that they do that you might not find other places. It's expensive, but not any more than other places. They have things like cloth napkins on the table and a dining room where you can eat at any time. They do a lot with entertainment. The keeping you busy with happy hours and shows of different kinds. They do a nice job. They've had recently, a change of management and there was a gap there were you had temporaries filling in and people doing two jobs. The management seems to be good now but there was a period of time there where it was uncertain. It's better now.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
5
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Independent Living
July 22, 2013
5.0
Verified Review
This is living! The place ...
This is living! The place is only two years old and very well designed. Residents were engaged and seemed friendly and happy. I myself would want to live here when the time comes. But, of course, that is why there is a very long wait list.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Independent Living
December 30, 2012
3.0
Verified Review
Brand new. Across from Balboa Park. ...
Brand new. Across from Balboa Park. Unique feature is "flexible eating schedule". Will upgrade rating if interior, apartments and costs are good.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
3
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
3
Activities
3
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Independent Living
December 27, 2012
4.0
Verified Review
liked the tour, keeping on list.
liked the tour, keeping on list.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Independent Living
December 24, 2012
4.0
Verified Review
Not our favorite but has anytime dini...
Not our favorite but has anytime dining. 84 units. Donna Said to see because its near laot of shops & restaurants - near balboa park- great location
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Independent Living
December 15, 2012
5.0
Verified Review
Very nice, new, opened just this year
Very nice, new, opened just this year
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
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Amenities
at Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill

Healthcare Services

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

Meals & Dining

  • Vegan
  • Room Service
  • Vegetarian
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Meals Provided
  • Gluten-free
  • International Cuisine
  • Anytime Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Guest Meals
  • No Sugar
  • Restaurant Style Dining

Room Amenities

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

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room
  • Bar or Pub

Transportation & parking

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Covered Parking
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Uncovered Parking

Pets

  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)

Common areas

  • Main Street Shops
  • Meeting Room
  • Library
  • TV Lounge
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Outside Patio
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Barber Shop
  • Beauty Salon

Recreational areas

  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Fitness Center

Services

  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping

Languages spoken

  • Spanish
  • English
  • Hungarian
  • Arabic

Activities

  • Wine Tasting
  • Cooking Classes
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Gardening Club
  • Activities On-site
  • Community Service Programs
  • Jewish Services
  • Trivia Games
  • Birthday Parties
  • Art Classes
  • Wii Bowling
  • Catholic Services
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Holiday Parties
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Activities Off-site
  • Happy Hour
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Tai Chi
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Live Well Programs
  • Protestant Services
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Stretching Classes

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