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State licensedAssisted Living
Merced Girard Residential Care Facility
San Francisco, CaliforniaState inspected Aug 26, 2026, 4 citations since 2021
About Merced Girard Residential Care Facility
Merced Girard Residential Care Facility brings compassionate assisted living to San Francisco's 94134 neighborhood. Our dedicated team supports residents with daily activities, medication management, and personal care—helping them maintain independence and dignity while building meaningful connections with neighbors.
Community at a glance
Capacity
42 residents
State license
#385600377, Licensed
Location
San Francisco, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
129 Girard Street, San Francisco, California 94134
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Merced Girard Residential Care Facility. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Merced Girard Residential Care Facility on August 26, 2026.
Since December 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 4 routine inspections and 2 complaint visits.
Inspectors issued 2 Type A citations and 2 Type B citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 2 complaints, and substantiated none of the allegations.
Last visit
Aug 26, 2026
Routine inspections
4
Type A citations
2
Type B citations
2
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Aug 26, 2026, Jul 10, 2025, Aug 28, 2024, Dec 21, 2021.
Complaints
- June 5, 20252 unsubstantiated
- October 21, 20242 unsubstantiated
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 385600377
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 42 residents
- Licensed since
- August 28, 2009
- Licensee
- Hafco Elder Care, Inc.
- Administrator
- Michael Lee
Location
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129 Girard StreetSan Francisco, CA 94134
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Merced Girard Residential Care Facility had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Merced Girard Residential Care Facility 2 Type A citations and 2 Type B citations since December 2021. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Merced Girard Residential Care Facility last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on August 26, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Merced Girard Residential Care Facility?+
The state investigated 2 complaints since December 2021. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 4 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.