The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community

Overview of The Hampshire – a Provincial Senior Living Community

Promising a retirement filled with fun and warmth, The Hampshire is a distinguished senior living community located in the serene residential area of R Street, Merced, CA, that offers independent living. Have a cozy and safe retirement with purposely built residences in a variety of suites, cottages, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. The community prides itself in a kind and compassionate team helping seniors with their daily chores and housekeeping.

A robust calendar of enrichment activities and enjoyable programs accompany seniors as they make the most out of their days. Indulge in healthy and tasty meals catering to nutritional requirements and preferences. Stroll with your pets in the scenic walking paths and relax in the gardens. Filled with incredible amenities and serene spaces, The Hampshire is ideal for seniors aiming to make their golden years more meaningful.

Bed community size
93-bed community Rank #827 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 827th out of 1644 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
11 years in operation Rank #615 / 1497Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 615th out of 1497 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 34 / 100 Rank #1658 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1658th out of 2087 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
90%
Rank #336 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 336th out of 1492 homes in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
84 / 93
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceApril 27, 2015
CountyMerced

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community is legally operated by Northstar Senior Living Inc, and administered by Lisa Baricevic.

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1301 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1301st out of 1400 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1400 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 59 out of 100. Letter grade F. 22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 7 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (280% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (367% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (500% above)
• Total visits (275% above)
• Complaint visits (169% above)
• Other visits (200% above)
• Complaint investigations (120% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (82% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3810 This facility has 280% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (38 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 280% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 143 This facility has 367% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 367% worse Rank #1102 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1102nd out of 1159 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1159 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 244 This facility has 500% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (24 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 500% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.63.3 This facility has 82% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 82% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 6016 This facility has 275% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (60 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 275% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 3513 This facility has 169% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (35 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 169% worse Rank #1285 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1285th out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 217 This facility has 200% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 200% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 2210 This facility has 120% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (22 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 120% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on December 10, 2025, found one deficiency for insufficient staff supervision causing a resident facial injury, with other complaint allegations unsubstantiated.
  • Multiple inspections from 2021 to 2025 documented repeated deficiencies in staff supervision, medication administration errors, and delayed response to resident calls, including substantiated harm-level incidents and civil penalties.
  • Deficiencies consistently involved failure to update resident reappraisals and timely call response, with some improvements noted but recurring issues in supervision and medication management remain.

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 382 - 571 / 545 / 901 / 690 - 1018 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage

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Building Type: 3-story

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Three Meals Per Day

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Address 2.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Merced's city center to The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community

What neighborhood is The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community in?

The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community is in the R Street neighborhood of Merced.

Who is the owner of The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community?

The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community is legally operated by Northstar Senior Living Inc, and administered by Lisa Baricevic.

Is The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community in a walkable area?

The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community?

The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community's occupancy is 90%.

How long has The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community been in business?

The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community?

Yes, The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community?

Lisa Baricevic is the administrator of The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community.

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