Pacifica Senior Living Merced is nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere for seniors seeking compassionate assisted living as well as specialized Alzheimer’s and memory care services. The community prides itself on creating an environment where residents can continue living an active and fulfilling lifestyle while receiving the care and support they need. The setting is beautiful and cheerful, thoughtfully designed to encourage independence and to provide residents with the comforts of home.
At this residence, each individual is offered personalized care that focuses on their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The team is available around the clock, assisting with daily living activities to ensure that every resident retains as much independence as possible. The presence of an onsite nurse enhances the community’s ability to monitor health needs and manage medications, providing peace of mind for both residents and their families.
A wide variety of programs and activities are available to keep residents engaged and fulfilled, catering to a range of interests and abilities. This includes regular outings to local attractions such as the Applegate Park Zoo, the UC Merced campus, the Merced Mall, and Mercy Medical Center. For those seeking more adventurous excursions, trips are arranged to destinations like Fresno, Modesto, Yosemite National Park, and the nearby Sierra Nevada mountains. The community’s approach is deeply rooted in fostering well-being and happiness, making life at Pacifica Senior Living Merced vibrant and enjoyable.
Residents have the choice of several attractive floor plans, allowing them to find a living space that truly feels like their own. Weekly housekeeping services are part of the many amenities offered, ensuring that living spaces remain tidy and comfortable. The pet-friendly policy also means that beloved pets are welcome, adding to the homelike feel and emotional comfort of the community.
The open dining room invites residents to enjoy delicious meals throughout the day, further contributing to the lively and welcoming ambiance. The dedicated staff’s friendly and caring attitude helps make each resident feel valued and part of the family, while the spotless common areas reflect a genuine commitment to quality living.
Families are welcomed and encouraged to experience the community firsthand by visiting and sharing a meal, allowing them to better understand what makes Pacifica Senior Living Merced a special place to call home. With its award-winning approach and dedication to offering the highest level of care and service, the community is committed to turning the transition into senior living into a positive and seamless experience. Residents are supported every step of the way as they embark on this new chapter, surrounded by compassionate caregivers and a wonderful environment designed to let them thrive.
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Pacifica Senior Living Merced offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,094 per month.
Pacifica Senior Living Merced offers assisted living and memory care.
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The full address for this community is 3420 R Street, Merced, CA 95348, USA.
Yes, Pacifica Senior Living Merced offers respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
State of California Inspection Reports
50
Inspections
16
Type A Citations
22
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
04 Sept 2024
04 Sept 2024
Inspection found facility in compliance with regulations, with all areas clean, well-maintained, and properly equipped. No deficiencies were identified during the visit.
23 Apr 2024
23 Apr 2024
Confirmed deficiencies related to expired medication and improper storage of supplies during the annual inspection conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst.
§ 87465(i)
§ 87303(f)(3)
20 Mar 2024
20 Mar 2024
Confirmed multiple allegations of neglect, including delayed response times to resident calls for assistance, missed medications, and failure to follow care plans.
§ 87468.2(a)(4)
§ 87464(d)
§ 87457(a)(3)
§ 87411(a)
§ 87465(a)
28 Dec 2023
28 Dec 2023
Conducted an inspection, found no deficiencies, requested additional information on a specific incident.
11 Oct 2023
11 Oct 2023
Found no deficiencies during the inspection. All areas of the facility met required standards for safety, cleanliness, and resident care.
04 May 2023
04 May 2023
Confirmed deficiencies were found during the inspection, including cleanliness issues in common areas and resident bedrooms, as well as inadequate recordkeeping for disaster drills.
§ 1569.695(c)
§ 87309(a)
§ 87303(e)(5)
§ 87303(a)
03 May 2023
03 May 2023
Identified deficiencies in signal system devices in resident rooms and bathrooms, requiring corrective action.
§ 87303
03 May 2023
03 May 2023
Confirmed extended response times and reheating of cooled meals, but found no evidence to substantiate the allegations. Identified lack of authorized representative on record, but determined that facility did not fail to notify authorized representative of the incident.
02 Mar 2023
02 Mar 2023
Confirmed expired foods and insects in resident rooms. Elevator maintenance complaint was unfounded. Fracture and staffing allegations were inconclusive.
§ 80087(a)(1)
§ 87555(b)(8)
29 Sept 2022
29 Sept 2022
Identified incidents prompted follow-up on resident health and safety concerns, including a resident going missing temporarily.
§ 1569.312
29 Sept 2022
29 Sept 2022
Inspection identified deficiencies and required forms to be submitted by a specific deadline.
§ 87309(a)
§ 87303(a)
22 Jul 2022
22 Jul 2022
Investigated and found that residents were able to make and receive calls after the phone line was repaired by the service provider.
26 Apr 2022
26 Apr 2022
Identified deficiencies in various areas of the facility during the inspection.
§ 87303(a)
§ 87309(a)
20 Apr 2022
20 Apr 2022
Determined that the allegation of inadequate staffing to meet resident needs during a COVID-19 outbreak was unfounded, and the complaint was dismissed.
20 Apr 2022
20 Apr 2022
Reviewed allegations of staff behavior, resident falls, soiled residents, and medication theft; found no evidence to support the claims during the visit.
20 Apr 2022
20 Apr 2022
Investigated allegations that the facility was not following COVID-19 protocols were found to be without sufficient evidence to confirm any violations had occurred.
20 Apr 2022
20 Apr 2022
Reviewed allegations of care needs, laundry service, meal temperature, and pests. Care needs and cold meals were substantiated, while pests were unsubstantiated.
§ 87411(d)(3)
20 Apr 2022
20 Apr 2022
Found no deficiencies during the visit but requested records related to a resident's death to be submitted by a certain date.
20 Apr 2022
20 Apr 2022
Investigated allegations concerning improper repositioning of bedridden residents, untimely assistance with incontinence needs, and roach presence; found insufficient evidence to support these claims.
08 Feb 2022
08 Feb 2022
Identified issues and concerns with various aspects of facility operation were discussed in an informal office meeting with the Licensee Representative, Regional Manager, and licensing staff.
02 Feb 2022
02 Feb 2022
Reviewed unannounced visit findings, including a resident going AWOL and missing briefly before being found and returned to the facility.
§ 87211
§ 1569.312
28 Dec 2021
28 Dec 2021
Confirmed allegations of a resident going AWOL on a specific date, prompting the need for an update to their Needs and Services report.
28 Dec 2021
28 Dec 2021
Investigated an allegation of residents with pressure injuries, but found it to be unfounded. Also investigated an allegation of staff not keeping the facility odor-free, but it was unsubstantiated.
11 Oct 2021
11 Oct 2021
Inspection identified COVID-19 safety measures in place and sufficient supplies. Incident involving a resident being hit by a branch was followed up on. Deficiencies were cited and corrective actions required.
§ 87303(a)
§ 87412(a)(2)
01 Oct 2021
01 Oct 2021
Confirmed lack of communication with resident's representative and failure to ensure cleanliness of resident's room. Found allegations of staff not following physician's orders, pests in resident's room, and lack of medication administration unsubstantiated.
§ 87468.1(a)(8)
§ 87303(a)
09 Aug 2021
09 Aug 2021
Confirmed allegations of not involving the resident in the pre-admission appraisal and not providing appropriate assistance at night after reviewing interviews, observations, and records.
§ 87457(a)
§ 87466
14 Jul 2021
14 Jul 2021
Visited the facility to offer technical assistance and recommended providing residents with personal belongings when transported to the hospital.
14 Jul 2021
14 Jul 2021
Confirmed delayed response times to resident call buttons due to staffing shortages.
§ 87411(a)
14 Jul 2021
14 Jul 2021
Reviewed multiple allegations during the visit, including a fall incident and a medication error. One allegation was substantiated while another was unsubstantiated.
§ 87465(c)(2)
23 Jun 2021
23 Jun 2021
Investigated complaint allegations were found to be unfounded and therefore dismissed.
09 Jun 2021
09 Jun 2021
Identified deficiencies during a visit due to a resident going missing from the facility.
§ 1569.312
09 Jun 2021
09 Jun 2021
Confirmed incident of resident going AWOL on two separate occasions resulting in a civil penalty assessment of $500.
§ 1569.312
09 Jun 2021
09 Jun 2021
Confirmed incident involving physical altercation between residents resulting in one resident being transported to hospital for evaluation. No other incidents reported, with staff providing necessary care and attention to residents involved.
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Reviewed documents related to a reported incident involving a resident's health and safety. Requested and reviewed necessary records from the facility.
26 May 2021
26 May 2021
Investigated incident reports submitted to address health and safety concerns related to a resident. Requested documentation related to resident assessments and agreements from the facility.
05 May 2021
05 May 2021
Identified concerns with the health and safety of residents and requested documentation from the facility.
05 May 2021
05 May 2021
Requested documents and records have been submitted to comply with a follow-up health and safety check on two residents after an Unusual Incident/Injury Report was received by Community Care Licensing.
05 May 2021
05 May 2021
Found deficiencies in incident medical and dental care and assessed a civil penalty for repeated violations.
§ 87465
23 Apr 2021
23 Apr 2021
Confirmed an incident involving a medication error and retraining of staff in response to a health and safety check.
23 Apr 2021
23 Apr 2021
Requested documents and records related to a resident's change of condition and health and safety check following an Unusual Incident/Injury Report received by Community Care Licensing.
25 Mar 2021
25 Mar 2021
Identified medication error resulted in double dosage for resident, a second violation within 12 months leading to a $250 civil penalty.
§ 87465
04 Mar 2021
04 Mar 2021
Confirmed an allegation of not meeting personal rights of residents during an unannounced deficiencies visit.
§ 87468.1(a)
28 Jan 2021
28 Jan 2021
Concerns were raised and investigated regarding an unusual incident/injury that occurred on a specific date which prompted a follow-up health and safety check of the residents.
17 Nov 2020
17 Nov 2020
Confirmed incorrect dispensing of medications based on records review and interviews.
§ 87465(c)(2)
09 Oct 2020
09 Oct 2020
Found deficiencies in health and safety practices during the inspection.
30 Apr 2020
30 Apr 2020
Found allegations were unfounded after discussion with facility staff, as resident's family chose to move them out and regular staff checks were conducted.
08 Apr 2020
08 Apr 2020
Investigated allegations regarding the facility; determined no sufficient evidence to prove violations occurred. Conducted interviews and records review, and communicated findings via telephone and email.
11 Mar 2020
11 Mar 2020
Reviewed incidents involving two residents on 03/03/20, no deficiencies were found in the resident's records.
21 Jan 2020
21 Jan 2020
Found no deficiencies in relation to an incident involving a resident leaving the facility.
01 Nov 2019
01 Nov 2019
Inspection found no hazards, medications were properly stored and administered, and staff had necessary clearances.