Merced Residential Care III
Assisted Living & Memory Care · USA, CA

Merced Residential Care III

Assisted Living & Memory Care · USA, CA

Overview of Merced Residential Care III

Experience compassionate care with Merced Residential Care III, a blissful community in San Francisco, CA designed for assisted living. Reliable care professionals here are available 24/7 to assist residents with their daily activities like personal hygiene and medication management. Care plans are personalized and well-coordinated to ensure everyone receives proper care and attention.

Residents’ schedules are filled with exciting and enriching activities designed to improve their overall quality of life. The community also makes sure meals are both healthy and tasty with accommodations for specific dietary requirements. With no chores like housekeeping and laundry to worry about, residents here are bound to enjoy their golden years worry-free and conveniently.

Bed community size
14-bed community Rank #1305 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1305th 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
25 years in operation Rank #235 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 235th 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 82 / 100 Rank #357 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 357th 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Rank #1 / 1530Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 1530 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1530. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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
14 / 14
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceAugust 1, 2000
CountySan Francisco
License Number385600114
State License Types385600114, 385600181, 385600349, 385600377

Ownership & Operating Entity

Merced Residential Care III is legally operated by Hafco, Inc., and administrated by Lee Joyce.

Amenities & Lifestyle

ActivitiesActivities include games, movies, music, karaoke, and outings such as Dim Sum at Koi Palace.
Specific Programs24-hour individualized care and supervision, medication management and assistance, wellness updates coordinated with Physician and Family, transportation to medical appointments, daily housekeeping, laundry and linen services, exercise programs including indoor walking, stationary bicycle and Tai Chi, games, movies, music, karaoke, slot machine.

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionNutritious meals and snacks are prepared to meet the dietary needs of each resident.

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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.

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.

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

Rank #398 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 398th 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: 90 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 9 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 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 10 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Citations per year (80% below)
• Citations per inspection (79% below)
• Total visits (81% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
Latest Inspection July 28, 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. 210 This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Violations 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.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 04 This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 0.42 This facility has 80% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 80% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.73.3 This facility has 79% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.7 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 79% 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. 316 This facility has 81% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 81% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 013 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.
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. 110 This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better

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

  • The most recent inspection on July 28, 2025 found no deficiencies and confirmed compliance with all licensing requirements.
  • The February 16, 2021 complaint investigation substantiated a violation when the licensee traveled out of state against COVID-19 advisories and quarantined in the facility, exposing residents to infection risk.
  • The September 11, 2024 inspection cited two deficiencies: missing Annual Needs and Services Plans for four residents and improper use of postural supports restricting a resident’s movement.

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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 7.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Francisco's city center to Merced Residential Care III's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merced Residential Care III

What neighborhood is Merced Residential Care III in?

Merced Residential Care III is in the Oceanview neighborhood of San Francisco.

Who is the owner of Merced Residential Care III?

The legal owner and operator of Merced Residential Care III is Hafco, Inc..

Is Merced Residential Care III in a walkable area?

Merced Residential Care III has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Merced Residential Care III?

Merced Residential Care III's occupancy is 100%.

Who is the administrator of Merced Residential Care III?

Lee Joyce is the administrator of Merced Residential Care III.

How many beds does Merced Residential Care III have?

Merced Residential Care III has 14 beds.

Has Merced Residential Care III had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Merced Residential Care III has had 2 recently reported deficiencies.

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