Merced Three Residential Care Facility
Nursing Home · San Francisco, CA

Merced Three Residential Care Facility

Nursing Home · San Francisco, CA

Overview of Merced Three Residential Care Facility

Merced Three Residential Care Facility is a residential care facility located in San Francisco, CA. It offers compassionate and personalized care dedicated to meeting the needs of seniors. The facility provides 24-hour individualized care, personal care assistance, nutritious meals, and transportation to medical appointments.

Bed community size
33-bed community Rank #1252 / 1658Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1252nd out of 1658 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California SNFs. 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
20 years in operation Rank #256 / 1365Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 256th out of 1365 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California SNFs. 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: 99 / 100 Rank #2 / 2093Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 2093 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJuly 14, 2005
CountySan Francisco
License Number385600114
State License Types385600114, 385600181, 385600349, 385600377

Ownership & Operating Entity

Merced Three Residential Care Facility is administrated by Lee Joyce.

Owner NameHafco Elder Care, Inc.

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. See the nursing homes benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.

Near the California average for nursing homes.

California nursing homes benchmark: C- 70/100

Inspection score: 79 out of 100. Letter grade C+. Near the California average for nursing homes.

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. 9 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (40% below)
• Citations per year (40% below)
• Citations per inspection (55% below)
• Total visits (75% below)
• Complaint visits (92% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Total complaints (93% below)
• Complaints per year (93% below)

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. 610 This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 1.22 This facility has 40% fewer citations per year than a typical California nursing home (1.2 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 40% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.53.3 This facility has 55% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (1.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 55% 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. 416 This facility has 75% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (4 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 75% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 113 This facility has 92% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 92% better
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 nursing home (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 nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 114 This facility has 93% fewer total complaints than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 93% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 0.22.8 This facility has 93% fewer complaints per year than a typical California nursing home (0.2 vs. CA avg 2.8).↓ 93% better

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Address 1.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Francisco's city center to Merced Three Residential Care Facility's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in California

Merced Three Residential Care Facility is located in SAN FRANCISCO, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merced Three Residential Care Facility

What neighborhood is Merced Three Residential Care Facility in?

Merced Three Residential Care Facility is in the Mission District neighborhood of SAN FRANCISCO.

Who is the owner of Merced Three Residential Care Facility?

The legal owner and operator of Merced Three Residential Care Facility is Hafco Elder Care, Inc..

Is Merced Three Residential Care Facility in a walkable area?

Merced Three Residential Care Facility has a walk score of 99. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Who is the administrator of Merced Three Residential Care Facility?

Lee Joyce is the administrator of Merced Three Residential Care Facility.

How many beds does Merced Three Residential Care Facility have?

Merced Three Residential Care Facility has 33 beds.

Has Merced Three Residential Care Facility had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Merced Three Residential Care Facility has had 6 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of Merced Three Residential Care Facility?

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