Park Merced received 11 state citations (2 serious, 9 minor) and 2 verified complaints since 2021 across 15 inspections. In early 2021, a staff member was cited after accepting a $4,000 financial gift from a resident in violation of company policy and was subsequently terminated. Also in 2021, a case management inspection followed up on medication errors involving 2 residents: 1 received an incorrect dose of Risperidone and another received a Fentanyl patch a day early; neither experienced adverse reactions, and the staff member involved was reassigned away from medication duties. A citation was issued in December 2023 after a resident was found across the street by law enforcement following a September 2023 elopement incident; the facility reassessed the resident's care level following the event. Annual inspections in 2024, 2025, and January 2026 observed the facility to be clean, in good repair, and free of passageway obstructions or fire hazards.
Park Merced is a 125-bed assisted living community in the city of Merced, home to the University of California, Merced campus. Located in the Central Valley, it offers a more affordable option compared to coastal California communities.
The mid-sized community serves the greater Merced County area.
Affordable Central Valley pricing
Positioned at a competitive price point that reflects the Central Valley's lower cost of living — often significantly less than comparable communities on the coast.
University town setting
Merced's growing university presence brings cultural events, healthcare investment, and a younger energy to the community that benefits residents.
Mid-sized community
At 125 beds, Park Merced balances the programming variety of a larger community with a more personal resident experience.
Remote from major metros
Merced is about two hours from both the Bay Area and Sacramento, which may make frequent family visits challenging for those based in larger cities.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
3050 M Street, Merced, CA 95348
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