11 facilities at some of the lower price points in LA County. Safety scores trail most neighboring cities, so look closely at individual facilities.
6 beds · $3,930/mo
Best safety record in Merced. Small home, more personal attention.
125 beds · $4,103/mo
Above-average safety. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care.
6 beds · $4,333/mo
Above-average safety. Small home, more personal attention.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Merced has 11 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (8) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 2 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $4,136/mo. That's roughly 22% less than the county average, making this one of the more affordable areas to look. Prices range from $3,200 up to $4,674 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 9 of 11 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Merced is 7.2 out of 9.9. That's below the county average of 8.3, so take extra time reviewing individual facility scores before visiting. Some places here have rougher inspection histories than others. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. None of the facilities here currently accept Medi-Cal, so you'll need to look at neighboring cities if that's a factor. If you need memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, know that only 1 facility here offers it.
Compared to most of LA County, Merced is actually more affordable. The average here is $4,136/mo, about 22% less than the county average. That said, prices vary a lot depending on the facility and level of care.
Llc Retirement Homes I currently has the highest safety score in Merced at 9.9 out of 9.9. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Llc Retirement Homes I starts at $3,930/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.9. Across all 11 facilities in the area, published prices range from $3,200 to $4,674/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in Merced currently participate in the ALW program. That can change, so it's worth calling facilities directly. You might also look at neighboring cities where Medi-Cal acceptance is more common.
Yes, 1 facility in Merced offers specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Among the top-rated: Park Merced. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.