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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 33 Rank #966 / 1349Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 966th out of 1,349 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in California that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #55 / 1410Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 55th out of 1,410 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in California that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
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About this community

License Details

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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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
CCRC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
San Francisco (Japantown)
400
Facility 400
CA AVG 103
Rank #26 / 1,349
No
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 56
Rank #1 / 1,410
15
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 13
Rank #5 / 1,298
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #250 / 1,200
-Sequoia Living, IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
San Francisco Towers
AL
IL
MC
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
350
Facility 350
CA AVG 103
Rank #34 / 1,349
Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 56
Rank #1 / 1,410
13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
-Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Providence Place
AL
MC
RC
San Francisco (Lower Pacific Heights)
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 103
Rank #962 / 1,349
No
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 56
Rank #43 / 1,410
7
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #194 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
C+Knop, Roman & Knop, GalinaStudio / Semi-Private Rooms
Merced Hampshire
AL
RESC
San Francisco (Mission District)
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 103
Rank #966 / 1,349
No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 56
Rank #55 / 1,410
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Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home
AL
San Francisco (Hayes Valley)
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,004 / 1,349
No
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 56
Rank #11 / 1,410
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
-Autumn Glow Alzheimer's Home, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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.

How many beds does Merced Hampshire have?

Merced Hampshire has 33 beds.

Are there photos of Merced Hampshire?

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

What levels of care does Merced Hampshire provide?

Merced Hampshire offers Assisted Living & Residential Care.

What is the address of Merced Hampshire?

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

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