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Merced Residential Care III
Assisted Living & Residential Care · San Francisco, CA
Exterior view of the facility building Merced Residential Care I, assisted living in San Francisco, CA — Contemporary residential buildings along a walkway Exterior view of a two-story residential building. Cozy interior space with armchair and potted plants Common area with a dining table and chairs Cozy resident room with a view to the patio. Cozy seating area with blue chairs and fireplace Shared resident room with two beds and a plant. Common area with piano and dining table Simple bedroom with twin beds and flowers on a nightstand. Outdoor area with chairs and flowers Interior hallway with potted plants

Merced Residential Care III

Assisted Living & Residential Care · San Francisco, CA
259 Broad Street, San Francisco, CA 94112 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Merced Residential Care III

Experience compassionate care with Merced Residential Care III, a blissful community in San Francisco, CA designed for assisted living. Reliable care professionals here are available 24/7 to assist residents with their daily activities like personal hygiene and medication management. Care plans are personalized and well-coordinated to ensure everyone receives proper care and attention.

Residents’ schedules are filled with exciting and enriching activities designed to improve their overall quality of life. The community also makes sure meals are both healthy and tasty with accommodations for specific dietary requirements. With no chores like housekeeping and laundry to worry about, residents here are bound to enjoy their golden years worry-free and conveniently.

Facility Direct Line (415) 585-6112
Facility Direct Line (415) 585-6112 mercedcare@gmail.com
Bed community size
14-bed community Rank #1294 / 1646Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1294th out of 1646 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
26 years in operation Rank #267 / 1504Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 267th out of 1504 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 82 / 100 Rank #356 / 2058Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 356th out of 2058 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Rank #1 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st 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
14 / 14
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceAugust 1, 2000
CountySan Francisco
License Number385600114
State License Types385600114, 385600181, 385600349, 385600377

Ownership & Operating Entity

Merced Residential Care III is legally operated by Hafco, Inc., and administered by Lee Joyce.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Specific Programs24-hour individualized care and supervision, medication management and assistance, wellness updates coordinated with Physician and Family, transportation to medical appointments, daily housekeeping, laundry and linen services, exercise programs including indoor walking, stationary bicycle and Tai Chi, games, movies, music, karaoke, slot machine

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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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 1 citation 3 total visits 0 complaint visits 3 official inspections 1 complaint investigation
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.

12 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #271 / 1475 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 271st out of 1475 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1475 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: 93 out of 100. Letter grade A. 12 points above 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 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% 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. 110 This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better
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. 13 This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #478 / 1434 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 478th out of 1434 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1434 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. 04 This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.33.3 This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 316 This facility has had 81% fewer total inspections than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 81% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 013 This facility has had 100% fewer complaint visits than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer Rank #1 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 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. 07 This facility has had 100% fewer other visits than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 34 This facility has had 25% fewer official inspections than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 110 This facility has had 90% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 90% fewer
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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 4.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Francisco's city center to Merced Residential Care III's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Merced Residential Care III 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
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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

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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.
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High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

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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 Residential Care III

What neighborhood is Merced Residential Care III in?

Merced Residential Care III is in the Oceanview neighborhood of San Francisco.

Who is the owner of Merced Residential Care III?

Merced Residential Care III is legally operated by Hafco, Inc., and administered by Lee Joyce.

Is Merced Residential Care III in a walkable area?

Merced Residential Care III has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Merced Residential Care III?

Merced Residential Care III's occupancy is 100%.

How long has Merced Residential Care III been in business?

Merced Residential Care III has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Merced Residential Care III?

No, Merced Residential Care III has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Merced Residential Care III?

Lee Joyce is the administrator of Merced Residential Care III.

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