Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Merrill Gardens at Rockridge, Oakland01/14/2026Licence 019200879

Capacity150
Census134
Date signed01/14/2026 02:44:31 PM
Name of licensing program analystDavid Doidge
Name of licensing program managerBennett Fong
The inspector’s account

On 01/14/2026 at 01:00 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) David Doidge arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with General Manager Niare Feaster and explained the purpose of the visit.

LPA toured the facility including but not limited to, bedrooms, bathrooms, multiple activity rooms, kitchen, and common area. LPA observe lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. Hallway temperature was maintained at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water temperature in a common bathroom was measured at 120 degrees Fahrenheit. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medications, sharps are locked and inaccessible to residents in care.

Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 11/12/2025 Emergency disaster drills are conducted monthly, with the last one conducted on 12/23/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete.

LPA reviewed five (5) resident records and six (6) staff records, all were complete.

No deficiencies observed or cited during this visit.

Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction