Occupancy rate
100%
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Merced Residential Care III
Assisted Living & Residential Care · San Francisco, CA
Merced Residential Care III
Assisted Living & Residential Care · San Francisco, CA
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.
14-bed community Rank #1305 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1305th out of 1657 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.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.
25 years in operation Rank #235 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 235th out of 1487 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.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: 82 / 100 Rank #357 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 357th out of 2092 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.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
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
14 / 14
Average occupied beds in California homes
87 beds
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceAugust 1, 2000
CountySan Francisco
License Number385600114
State License Types385600114, 385600181, 385600349, 385600377
Merced Residential Care III is legally operated by Hafco, Inc., and administered by Lee Joyce.
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
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
2 citations
3 total visits
0 complaint visits
3 official inspections
1 complaint investigation
Inspection Score
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.
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.
9 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #398 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 398th out of 1401 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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: 90 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 9 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection Scorecard
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.
10 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Citations per year (80% below)
• Citations per inspection (79% below)
• Total visits (81% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
• Total citations (80% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Citations per year (80% below)
• Citations per inspection (79% below)
• Total visits (81% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
Latest Inspection
July 28, 2025
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #599 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 599th out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 0.4 | 2 | This facility has 80% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 80% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.7 | 3.3 | This facility has 79% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.7 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 79% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 3 | 16 | This facility has 81% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 81% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 0 | 13 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 0 | 7 | This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on July 28, 2025 found no deficiencies and confirmed compliance with all licensing requirements.
- The February 16, 2021 complaint investigation substantiated a violation when the licensee traveled out of state against COVID-19 advisories and quarantined in the facility, exposing residents to infection risk.
- The September 11, 2024 inspection cited two deficiencies: missing Annual Needs and Services Plans for four residents and improper use of postural supports restricting a resident’s movement.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Exercise Program
Recreational Activities
Places of interest near Merced Residential Care III
4.8 miles from city center
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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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| The Sequoias San Francisco | AL HOS MC NH RC SNF | San Francisco (Japantown) | 400
Facility
400
CA AVG
103
Rank
#28 / 1657 | No |
99
Facility
99
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2 / 2092 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1401 | 5 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#525 / 1388 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#412 / 1160 | 51
Facility
51
CA AVG
13
Rank
#18 / 1487 | 88.0% | - | Sequoia Living, Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| San Francisco Towers | AL NH IL MC | San Francisco (Cathedral Hill) | 350
Facility
350
CA AVG
103
Rank
#36 / 1657 | No |
99
Facility
99
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2 / 2092 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#242 / 1401 | 4 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#588 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#158 / 1487 | 100.0% | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Coterie Cathedral Hill | AL IL MC | San Francisco (Cathedral Hill) | 260
Facility
260
CA AVG
103
Rank
#80 / 1657 | No |
99
Facility
99
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2 / 2092 | 79
Facility
79
CA AVG
81
Rank
#881 / 1401 | 3 | 19
Facility
19
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1106 / 1388 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1160 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#428 / 1487 | 78.8% | A+ | Van Ness Opco Tenant LLC And Atria Management Company | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Providence Place | AL MC RC | San Francisco (Lower Pacific Heights) | 34
Facility
34
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1248 / 1657 | No |
95
Facility
95
CA AVG
57
Rank
#66 / 2092 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1401 | 4 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
#205 / 1487 | 100.0% | C+ | Knop, Roman & Knop, Galina | Studio / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Merced Residential Care III | AL RESC | San Francisco (Oceanview) | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1305 / 1657 | No |
82
Facility
82
CA AVG
57
Rank
#357 / 2092 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1401 | 3 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1388 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1160 | 25
Facility
25
CA AVG
13
Rank
#235 / 1487 | 100.0% | - | Hafco, Inc | Studio |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Merced Residential Care III is located in San Francisco, California.
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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%.
Who is the administrator of Merced Residential Care III?
Lee Joyce is the administrator of Merced Residential Care III.
How many beds does Merced Residential Care III have?
Merced Residential Care III has 14 beds.
Has Merced Residential Care III had any citations?
Merced Residential Care III has had 2 reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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