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Promising a retirement filled with fun and warmth, The Hampshire is a distinguished senior living community located in the serene residential area of R Street, Merced, CA, that offers independent living. Have a cozy and safe retirement with purposely built residences in a variety of suites, cottages, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. The community prides itself in a kind and compassionate team helping seniors with their daily chores and housekeeping.
A robust calendar of enrichment activities and enjoyable programs accompany seniors as they make the most out of their days. Indulge in healthy and tasty meals catering to nutritional requirements and preferences. Stroll with your pets in the scenic walking paths and relax in the gardens. Filled with incredible amenities and serene spaces, The Hampshire is ideal for seniors aiming to make their golden years more meaningful.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community is legally operated by Northstar Senior Living Inc, and administrated by Lisa Baricevic.
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.
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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 38 | 10 | This facility has 280% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (38 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 280% worse |
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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.
| 14 | 3 | This facility has 367% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 367% worse |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 24 | 4 | This facility has 500% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (24 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 500% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2020.
| 6.3 | 1.7 | This facility has 271% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (6.3 vs. CA avg 1.7).↑ 271% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.6 | 3.3 | This facility has 82% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 82% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 60 | 16 | This facility has 275% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (60 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 275% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 35 | 13 | This facility has 169% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (35 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 169% worse |
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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.
| 21 | 7 | This facility has 200% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 200% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 22 | 10 | This facility has 120% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (22 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 120% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Merced Senior Living Facility’s inspection record is mixed, showing ongoing issues mainly with staffing, supervision, and timely resident care documentation. The most recent inspection on December 10, 2025, cited one deficiency for insufficient and incompetent staffing that led to a resident’s unexplained facial injury. Previous investigations in 2025 substantiated failures to update care plans after falls and delayed responses to resident calls, while other complaints about infection control and rent increases were unsubstantiated.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 382 - 571 / 545 / 901 / 690 - 1018 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Three Meals Per Day
2.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Merced's city center to The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.79 miles to nearest hospital (Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center)
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The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community is located in Merced, California.
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| The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community |
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. | Merced (R Street) | 93 | Yes | 34 | 4 | 35 | 14 | 11 | 90.3% | - | Northstar Senior Living Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage |
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The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community is in the R Street neighborhood of Merced.
The legal owner and operator of The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community is Northstar Senior Living Inc.
The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community's occupancy is 90%.
Lisa Baricevic is the administrator of The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community.
The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community has 93 beds.
The Hampshire – A Provincial Senior Living Community has had 38 recently reported deficiencies.
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