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Merced Girard
Assisted Living & Memory Care · San Francisco, CA
Exterior view of a residential facility Interior view of a shared resident room with two beds Outdoor patio area with chairs and flowers

Merced Girard

Assisted Living & Memory Care · San Francisco, CA
129 Girard Street, San Francisco, CA 94134 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Merced Girard

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.

Facility Direct Line (415) 467-8900
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Bed community size
42-bed community Rank #1196 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1196th out of 1657 homes in California. 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
16 years in operation Rank #475 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 475th out of 1487 homes in California. 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 community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 93 / 100 Rank #111 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 111th out of 2092 homes in California. 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
95%
Rank #190 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 190th out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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
40 / 42
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceAugust 28, 2009
CountySan Francisco

Ownership & Operating Entity

Merced Girard is legally operated by Hafco Elder Care, Inc., and administered by Michael Lee.

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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 2020 · 6 years of data 4 citations 5 total visits 2 complaint visits 3 official inspections 2 complaint investigations
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.

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

Rank #513 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 513th out of 1401 homes in California. 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: 88 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 7 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 2020 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 10 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (60% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per year (59% below)
• Citations per inspection (76% 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

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. 410 This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% 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. 23 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. 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. 24 This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2020. 0.71.7 This facility has 59% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.7 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 59% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.83.3 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 516 This facility has 69% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 69% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 213 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. 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 100% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 34 This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 210 This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The July 10, 2025 annual inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed compliance with infection control, safety equipment, and environmental standards.
  • Multiple complaint investigations in 2024 and 2025 alleged neglect and failure to seek timely medical attention, but all were unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.
  • The August 28, 2024 inspection cited four deficiencies including improper water temperature, lack of physician orders for bed rails, facility maintenance issues, and incomplete resident appraisal and service plans.
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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 4.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Francisco's city center to Merced Girard'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.

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350
Facility 350
CA AVG 103
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Facility 93
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100.0%
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San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
260
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CA AVG 103
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CA AVG 57
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CA AVG 81
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Facility 78.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
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A+Van Ness Opco Tenant LLC And Atria Management CompanyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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42
Facility 42
CA AVG 103
Rank #1196 / 1657
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Facility 93
CA AVG 57
Rank #111 / 2092
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Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1401
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Merced Girard is located in San Francisco, 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
CA

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

Age —
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.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
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 Girard

What neighborhood is Merced Girard in?

Merced Girard is in the Portola neighborhood of San Francisco.

Who is the owner of Merced Girard?

Merced Girard is legally operated by Hafco Elder Care, Inc., and administered by Michael Lee.

Is Merced Girard in a walkable area?

Merced Girard has a walk score of 93. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the occupancy rate at Merced Girard?

Merced Girard's occupancy is 95%.

Who is the administrator of Merced Girard?

Michael Lee is the administrator of Merced Girard.

How many beds does Merced Girard have?

Merced Girard has 42 beds.

Has Merced Girard had any recent citations?

Merced Girard has had 4 recently reported citations.

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