Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill

Reviews

• HM

  Hortensia Mullally

  Jan 21, 2026
  5.0
  My husband and I moved in here six months ago and we’re giving it five stars because we’re so happy with the community. The apartments are very pretty. Everyone is very nice and the food is very good. We love the convenience of the location!!
• JB

  Jewell Beck

  Jan 21, 2026
  5.0
  I’ve lived at Merrill Gardens for the past seven years. I’m very happy here the ability to feel 100%!! They have fun activities, social events and the food is outstanding!!! Come join us
• JD

  Joyce Disraeli

  Jan 21, 2026
  4.0
  The food is good. The help is nice. I don’t like the raise in rent.
• BA

  Barbara Allen

  Jan 13, 2026
  5.0
  My husband and I visited many senior residences in San Diego County several years in advance of our careful decision to choose Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill "when the time came". It is clear that our grown children are grateful for our leadership in the important adventure that would ultimately include and support them and their children. When friends ask what living in Merrill Gardens is like, after I report the key life-lifting features, they usually nod their heads in understanding when I respond "It's a combination of magical ocean cruise and best-ever summer camp." The success of the Merrill Gardens corporation is based on sound understanding of the importance of balancing expected needs and bonus blessings related to aging. All levels of staff are clearly well-matched to the mission as well as generous in all manner of commitment to meet needs of residents and maintain respectful support to fellow staff members.
• BB

  Brock ALLEN (Brock)

  Jan 13, 2026
  5.0
  We've been here for 2.5 years and love it. It's a homey and neighborly place. The staff are absolutely wonderful: kind, attentive, and appreciative of each other. The new Senior Manager, Jill Johnson, is a genuine people person, top-notch communicator, and experienced administrator. The common areas have been refreshed and the 4th floor patio is due for a million dollar refresh and extension. The food is great and varied. I'm a vegetarian (some fish) and I find it very easy to work with the offerings and menus. Aaron, the Executive Chef, is very effective and responsive. He ought to receive an award for the spectacular improvements he has made in the menus and the availability of healthy options while preserving traditional "comfort food" options. Being blocks away from Balboa Park is great: miles of trails for walking and hiking. The tours and events are first class. The residents are varied but the overall ambience is positive and caring. We've made many friends here and people are generally good humored, honest, and authentic.