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Peacefully nestled in San Francisco, CA, Merced Residential Care I is an inviting community for residents needing assisted living. Ensuring comfort and safety, the community features a team of reliable caregivers to assist residents with their daily activities and long-term care needs. With 24-hour personalized care and well-designed accommodations, residents can maintain the lifestyle they want comfortably.
Everyone’s dietary needs are met with nutritious and delicious meals prepared based on their unique preferences and needs. Household chores and transportation needs are also taken care of for more convenience. Here, residents are given all the tools and support they need to age gracefully.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Merced Residential Care I is legally operated by Hafco, Inc., and administrated by Joyce 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.
15 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #1 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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. Inspection score: 96 out of 100. Letter grade A. 15 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
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 10 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better |
Inspections & Visits
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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 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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 |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: 2-story
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7.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Francisco's city center to Merced Residential Care I'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.
| San Francisco Towers |
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.
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).
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 | No | - | 99 | 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 | No | A+ | 99 | 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 | Yes | - | 88 | Studio |
| 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 | No | - | 61 | Private / Shared Rooms |
| Merced Residential Care I |
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 (Oceanview) | 14 | No | - | 82 | Studio |
Merced Residential Care I is in the Oceanview neighborhood of San Francisco.
The legal owner and operator of Merced Residential Care I is Hafco, Inc..
Merced Residential Care I has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Merced Residential Care I's occupancy is 100%.
Joyce Lee is the administrator of Merced Residential Care I.
Merced Residential Care I has 14 beds.
Merced Residential Care I has no recently reported deficiencies or citations.
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