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Best Assisted Living in Merced, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 assisted living communities in Merced, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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Jordan Weiss, PhD
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Merced, CA our team has analyzed — not a count of every assisted living provider in Merced, CA.
2 homes
Other senior care options in Merced:
Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living

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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. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
A complaint visit is an unannounced on-site visit by California's Community Care Licensing Division to investigate a complaint about the community, filed by a resident, a family member, staff or anyone else. A visit means a complaint was looked into, not that it was proven: the state may find it substantiated, inconclusive or unfounded. Fewer visits is better.
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.
Merced Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Merced
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 74
Rank #702 / 2,023
D+Yes
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,018 / 1,409
64
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 6
Rank #1,878 / 1,965
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,920 / 2,011
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 11
Rank #244 / 1,980
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #890 / 1,829
A+Northstar Senior Living Inc And Northstar Snr Lvg MgtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
LLC Retirement Homes I
AL
HC
Merced
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 74
Rank #1,133 / 2,023
A-No-6
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 6
Rank #745 / 1,965
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 2,011
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 11
Rank #1,090 / 1,980
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1 / 1,829
-LLC Retirement Homes, LLC-

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 2 analyzed for Merced. See how we rank facilities

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Merced Senior Living

3420 R St, Merced, CA 95348
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Overview of Merced Senior Living
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Merced Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Merced, CA. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having these care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level does not require leaving the community. The community has 93 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom housing. A two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion, while a studio is a single private space.

Pets are allowed. A resident can bring a pet when moving in. Residents can use the pool, garden, salon, barber, movie theater, and craft room for swimming, outdoor time, grooming, films, and hands on activities. Exercise and art classes provide structured activities, and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy.

The area has a Walk Score of 40 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Lisa Baricevic serves as the administrator. Northstar Senior Living and Northstar Snr Lvg Mgt operate the community.

$3,195/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026
Phone: (209) 791-9894

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LLC Retirement Homes I

693 Northwood Drive, Merced, CA 95348
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Overview of LLC Retirement Homes I

LLC Retirement Homes I offers assisted living and home care in Merced, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks in a residential setting, while home care provides support in a person’s home.

With six beds, LLC Retirement Homes I is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. It may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting. Residents can take part in leisure, social and recreational activities, attend events, and visit friends. The home is operated by LLC Retirement Homes.

Phone: (209) 761-2478

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Data source California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Merced, CA

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 2 assisted living facilities in Merced, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Merced, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Merced, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Merced, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

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Assisted Living in Merced at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $6,262The average monthly cost across facilities in Merced, CA. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 40/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Merced, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 50The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Merced, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90