Merrill Gardens at Cedar Mill

Last inspection

January 29, 2026

Inspections

8, 23 deficiencies cited

Substantiated abuse

0

Substantiated licensing violations

13

Regulatory actions

1

Current owner since

May 5, 2025

License conditions and other regulatory actions

• June 23, 2023 to November 1, 2023: License Condition, Failed to use an ABST ALFCD23-00414; incident: CALMS - 00043596
  The facility failed to implement an acuity-based staffing tool (ABST) which met the regulation.
  Rules: 411-054-0037 (Acuity-Based Staffing Tool)

Inspections

• January 29, 2026: Change of Owner, 3 deficiencies cited report
  • C0302: Systems: Tracking Control Substances severity level 2, scope L2 Isolated
  • C0310: Systems: Medication Administration severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern
  • C0655: Call System severity level 2, scope L2 Pattern
• January 27, 2026: Kitchen, 1 deficiency cited report
  • C0240: Resident Services Meals, Food Sanitation Rule severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread
• February 6, 2025: Kitchen, 1 deficiency cited report
  • C0240: Resident Services Meals, Food Sanitation Rule severity level 2, scope L2 Widespread
• July 3, 2024: Complaint Investig., 4 deficiencies cited report
  • C0200: Resident Rights and Protection - General severity level 2, scope L2 Isolated
  • C0302: Systems: Tracking Control Substances severity level 2, scope L2 Isolated
  • C0303: Systems: Treatment Orders severity level 2, scope L2 Isolated
  • C0610: General Building Exterior severity level 2, scope L2 Isolated
• January 30, 2024: State Licensure, 0 deficiencies cited report
  • C0000: Comment severity level 0

Substantiated licensing violations

• December 29, 2025: Failed to protect resident from financial exploitation Licensing Violation; Level 4 - Serious harm, death, imminent danger or chronic regulatory noncompliance; report
  Rules: 411-054-0025 (Facility Administration); 411-054-0027 (Resident Rights and Protections); 411-054-0028 (Reporting and Investigating Abuse and Other Actions Affecting Resident Welfare)
  State’s findings

  The Alleged Victim (AV) relies on the facility to ensure resident rights. According to an investigation, the Alleged Perpetrator 2 (AP2) financially exploited the AV. The AP2 made $$13,330.65 dollars in fraudulent charges using the AV's debit card. The facility did not keep AV free from financial exploitation, which is a violation of Oregon Administrative rules.

• November 27, 2025: Failed to protect resident from financial exploitation Licensing Violation; Level 4 - Serious harm, death, imminent danger or chronic regulatory noncompliance; report
  Rules: 411-054-0025 (Facility Administration); 411-054-0027 (Resident Rights and Protections); 411-054-0028 (Reporting and Investigating Abuse and Other Actions Affecting Resident Welfare)
  State’s findings

  The Alleged Victim (AV) relies on the facility to ensure resident rights. According to an investigation, the Alleged Perpetrator 2 (AP2) financially exploited the AV. The AP2 made approximately $14,969.76 dollars in fraudulent charges using the AV's credit card. The facility did not keep AV free from financial exploitation, which is a violation of Oregon Administrative rules.

• November 11, 2025: Failed to protect resident from financial exploitation Licensing Violation; Level 3 - Moderate harm or potential for serious harm; report
  Rules: 411-054-0025 (Facility Administration); 411-054-0027 (Resident Rights and Protections); 411-054-0028 (Reporting and Investigating Abuse and Other Actions Affecting Resident Welfare)
  State’s findings

  The Alleged Victim (AV) relies on the facility to ensure resident rights. According to an investigation, the Alleged Perpetrator 2 (AP2) financially exploited the AV. The AP2 made $6302.53 dollars in fraudulent charges using the AV's credit card. The facility did not keep AV free from financial exploitation, which is a violation of Oregon Administrative rules.

• October 16, 2025: Failed to protect resident from financial exploitation Licensing Violation; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; report
  Rules: 411-054-0025 (Facility Administration); 411-054-0027 (Resident Rights and Protections); 411-054-0028 (Reporting and Investigating Abuse and Other Actions Affecting Resident Welfare)
  State’s findings

  The Alleged Victim (AV) relies on the facility to ensure resident rights. According to an investigation, Alleged Perpetrator 2 (AP2) financially exploited the AV. The AP2 made $806.19 in fraudulent charges using the AV's credit card. The facility did not keep AV free from financial exploitation, which is a violation of Oregon Administrative rules.

• October 8, 2025: Failed to hire according to administrative rules Licensing Violation; Level 2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm; report
  Rules: 411-054-0025 (Facility Administration)
  State’s findings

  The facility failed to obtain background checks on all subject individuals. The facility’s failure is a violation of Oregon Administrative Rules.

Read the full record on the state’s site →

ODHS lists only substantiated violations: “either a substantiated instance of abuse or a licensing violation. Open investigations and complaints that are being appealed by the provider are not listed.” Oregon counts neglect as a form of abuse; see the state’s definitions of abuse. Each violation shows the level ODHS gives it, in the state’s words (for example “2 - Minor harm or potential for moderate harm”), and any fine ODHS assessed. Inspection citations show the state’s severity level and scope, and the date ODHS recorded the problem as corrected when it lists one. Rule names come from the Oregon Administrative Rules. ODHS: “Formal regulatory actions can range from a condition placed upon a license due to non-compliance or a notice to revoke a license.” This community is licensed for 65 residents; larger communities are inspected and reported on more often, so read counts with size in mind. Source: Oregon Department of Human Services, Long-Term Care Licensing, data as of October 15, 2026, showing the last five years. Always visit in person and ask the community about anything listed here.