Merced Hampshire
Assisted Living & Residential Care · San Francisco, CA

Merced Hampshire

Assisted Living & Residential Care · San Francisco, CA

Overview of Merced Hampshire

San Francisco’s Mission District is home to Merced Hampshire, an assisted living property situated roughly 2.4 miles from the city center. Operating out of a single-story building that houses 33 beds, the community eliminates the need for stairs or elevators, which simplifies mobility for residents. Accommodations include a mix of private and semi-private room options in a centralized neighborhood layout.

The surrounding area holds a walkability score of 94 out of 100, classifying the area as a pedestrian paradise where visitors and families can handle retail shopping and daily errands completely on foot. On-site staff members deliver 24-hour physical assistance, laundry, linen care, daily housekeeping, and prepared meals.

To support physical wellness and peer interaction, the community coordinates local transportation alongside a daily recreation schedule featuring Tai Chi, group games, karaoke, and structured exercise classes.

Families can call the administrative office to check current room vacancies and discuss specific physical care routines.

Bed community size
33-bed community Rank #1241 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1241st out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 94 / 100 Rank #87 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

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RCFE Number358600349

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Exercise Program

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Recreational Activities

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Address 2.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Francisco's city center to Merced Hampshire's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Sequoias San Francisco
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
San Francisco (Japantown)
400
Facility 400
CA AVG 103
Rank #28 / 1,645
No
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 59
Rank #2 / 2,057
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #409 / 1,474
15
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 13
Rank #18 / 1,505
88.0% Sequoia Living, IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
San Francisco Towers
AL
IL
MC
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
350
Facility 350
CA AVG 103
Rank #36 / 1,645
Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 59
Rank #2 / 2,057
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
Rank #272 / 1,474
13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,505
100.0% Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Coterie Cathedral Hill
AL
IL
MC
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
260
Facility 260
CA AVG 103
Rank #79 / 1,645
Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 59
Rank #2 / 2,057
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 81
Rank #871 / 1,474
34
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,106 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #452 / 1,505
78.8% Van Ness Opco Tenant LLC And Atria Management CompanyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Merced Hampshire
AL
RESC
San Francisco (Mission District)
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,241 / 1,645
No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 59
Rank #87 / 2,057
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Rhoda Goldman Plaza – San Francisco Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
San Francisco (Lower Pacific Heights)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 59
Rank #13 / 2,057
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #409 / 1,474
3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,321 / 1,505
66.7% Alara Health Services IncStudio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Merced Hampshire is located in San Francisco, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Merced Hampshire

What neighborhood is Merced Hampshire in?

Merced Hampshire is in the Mission District neighborhood of San Francisco.

Is Merced Hampshire in a walkable area?

Merced Hampshire has a walk score of 94. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at Merced Hampshire?

No, Merced Hampshire has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Merced Hampshire?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Merced Hampshire in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Merced Hampshire?

Merced Hampshire is located at 1420 Hampshire Street, San Francisco, CA 94110.

What is the phone number of Merced Hampshire?

(415) 285-7660 will put you in contact with the team at Merced Hampshire.

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