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Live a carefree retirement life with Merced Girard Residential Care, a warm and welcoming community in San Francisco, CA for those needing assisted living. Residents here are welcomed in bright and spacious accommodations tailored to their safety and mobility needs. Friendly and reliable caregivers are available 24/7 to support residents with their personal care, medications, and other things they may need help with.
In addition to personalized care plans, the community provides a full calendar of activities for residents’ enrichment and enjoyment. Meal times are also prioritized and tailored to accommodate residents’ individual dietary needs and tastes for proper nourishment. Here, tedious and mundane chores are removed from everyone’s lives for a worry-free living experience.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Merced Girard is legally operated by Hafco Elder Care, Inc., and administrated by Michael Lee.
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.
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.
7 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection score: 88 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 7 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 10 | This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations 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 #600 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 600th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2020.
| 0.7 | 1.7 | This facility has 59% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.7 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 59% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.8 | 3.3 | This facility has 76% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.8 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 76% 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.
| 5 | 16 | This facility has 69% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 69% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 13 | This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 85% better Rank #324 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 324th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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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.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: 2-story
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4.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Francisco's city center to Merced Girard's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Merced Girard is located in San Francisco, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| San Francisco Towers |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | San Francisco (Cathedral Hill) | 350
Facility
350
CA AVG
103
Rank
#36 / 1658 | No |
99
Facility
99
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2 / 2093 | 4 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#592 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#158 / 1487 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1 / 1368 | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Coterie Cathedral Hill |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | San Francisco (Cathedral Hill) | 260
Facility
260
CA AVG
103
Rank
#80 / 1658 | No |
99
Facility
99
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2 / 2093 | 3 | 19
Facility
19
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1111 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#428 / 1487 |
78.8%
Facility
78.8%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#624 / 1368 | A+ | Van Ness Opco Tenant LLC; Atria Management Company | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Ivy at Golden Gate |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | San Francisco (Outer Sunset) | 168
Facility
168
CA AVG
103
Rank
#268 / 1658 | Yes |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
57
Rank
#218 / 2093 | 2 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1295 / 1487 | - | - | Well Oak Tenant LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Portola Gardens |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | San Francisco (University Mound) | 132
Facility
132
CA AVG
103
Rank
#476 / 1658 | No |
61
Facility
61
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1014 / 2093 | 4 | 23
Facility
23
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1177 / 1397 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#828 / 1164 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#805 / 1487 |
74.2%
Facility
74.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#746 / 1368 | - | Portola Gardens LLC; Portola Mgmt Bsd, LLC | Private / Shared Rooms |
| Merced Girard |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | San Francisco (Portola) | 42
Facility
42
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1197 / 1658 | No |
93
Facility
93
CA AVG
57
Rank
#111 / 2093 | 3 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 16
Facility
16
CA AVG
13
Rank
#475 / 1487 |
95.2%
Facility
95.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#183 / 1368 | - | Hafco Elder Care, Inc. | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
Merced Girard is in the Portola neighborhood of San Francisco.
The legal owner and operator of Merced Girard is Hafco Elder Care, Inc..
Merced Girard has a walk score of 93. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Merced Girard's occupancy is 95%.
Michael Lee is the administrator of Merced Girard.
Merced Girard has 42 beds.
Merced Girard has had 4 recently reported deficiencies.
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