Occupancy rate
95%
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Merced Girard
Assisted Living in San Francisco
Merced Girard
Assisted Living in San Francisco
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.
42-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
16 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 93 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
40 / 42
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceAugust 28, 2009
CountySan Francisco
Merced Girard is legally operated by Hafco Elder Care, Inc., and administrated by Michael Lee.
What does this home offer?
Total Residents: 42
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Exercise Program
Recreational Activities
Types of Care at Merced Girard
Assisted Living
Memory Care
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.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
8 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (60% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Total visits (69% below)
• Complaint visits (85% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Complaint investigations (80% below)
• Total citations (60% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Total visits (69% below)
• Complaint visits (85% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Complaint investigations (80% below)
Latest Inspection
July 10, 2025
Annual Inspection
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 10 | This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (4 vs. California 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 facility (2 vs. California avg 3).↓ 33% better |
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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. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 4).↓ 50% better |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California 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 facility (5 vs. California avg 16).↓ 69% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 2 | 13 | This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 13).↓ 85% better |
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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 facility (0 vs. California 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 facility (3 vs. California avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 2 complaint visits.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 10).↓ 80% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The facility’s inspection record is mostly clean, with no deficiencies cited during the July 10, 2025 annual inspection and all complaint investigations in 2024 and 2025 found unsubstantiated. The August 28, 2024 inspection cited four deficiencies involving water temperature, lack of physician orders for bed rails, facility maintenance, and incomplete resident plans. Since then, inspections have shown consistent compliance with licensing requirements and no new deficiencies.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Assisted Living in California
Merced Girard is located in San Francisco, California.
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Compare Assisted Living around San Francisco The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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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.
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