Occupancy rate
100%
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Merced Residential Care I
Assisted Living in USA
Merced Residential Care I
Assisted Living in USA
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.
14-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
22 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 82 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
14 / 14
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJuly 17, 2003
CountySan Francisco
License Number385600114, 385600181
Merced Residential Care I is legally operated by Hafco, Inc., and administrated by Joyce Lee.
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Specific Programs24-hour individualized care and supervision, Nutritious meals, Wellness updates, Transportation to medical appointments, Daily housekeeping, Exercise programs, Dim Sum at Koi Palace, Games, movies, music, karaoke.
Food DescriptionNutritious meals and snacks prepared to meet the dietary needs of each Resident.
Meals IncludedYes
What does this home offer?
Total Residents: 14
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Exercise Program
Recreational Activities
Types of Care at Merced Residential Care I
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.
6 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Total visits (81% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Total visits (81% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
Latest Inspection
July 3, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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.
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California facility (0 vs. California avg 3).↓ 100% better |
|
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.
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (0 vs. California avg 4).↓ 100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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 facility (3 vs. California avg 16).↓ 81% better |
|
Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 0 | 13 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (0 vs. California avg 13).↓ 100% better |
|
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 |
|
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 |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mostly clean, with no deficiencies cited in its last three annual inspections from May 27, 2021, to July 3, 2025. Inspectors found infection control, medication management, safety equipment, and environmental conditions compliant each time, with no complaints substantiated. The facility maintained consistent compliance across all visits, showing stable adherence to licensing requirements and regulatory standards.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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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.
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