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7 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Merced County, CA

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Assisted living costs in Merced County average about $3,725 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in Merced County. Our detailed directory has 16 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Valley Spring Memory Care
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For the most part it has been a very pleasant place, I feel secure when I leave my husband each day knowing they will care for him. The workers are helpful and very pleasant, questions are answered promptly.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Valley Spring Memory Care, our vision is to create a warm and inviting memory care community that empowers residents to lead fulfilling, purposeful lives. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to age gracefully, surrounded by a supportive network of caregivers, friends, and...
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33 Floor plans available
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From day one, I found the staff to be super supportive with all my concerns and I am heartened to know that the proper care of my family member is their priority. They have been wonderful!
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Park Merced is an assisted living community in the beautiful area of Merced, California. It is within a residential neighborhood located just outside San Francisco, providing you with easy access to parks, water activities, entertainment and much more. You'll choose from several floor plans and...
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55 Floor plans available
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All and all they very good sometimes there communication was a little slow like all facilities depending on who's working but I always knew mom was safe and in good hands..
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Merced, a beautifully appointed senior living community that elevates assisted living, memory care, and respite care to a new standard of excellence.Offering affordable fees for our Heartland™ Assisted Living and Legacies™ Memory Care programs, Pacifica Senior...
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I would give Guardian Angel Home Care a 5 for the staff alone. The people that work there were great. They really took care of my mom. They were attentive, helpful, and warm. The community itself is fine,...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Special outings and events, trips to Santa Cruz, outings with the administrator or an employee once a month, and a secure, caring home-like setting makes Guardian Angel Home Care the ideal assisted living choice for seniors in Merced County, California. Located in a beautiful country area,...
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As far as I am concerned, they did everything to make her comfortable. She seemed much better there, because she had a rough time in transferring from place to place and the staff there made her feel wanted...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Our town-setting senior care facility in Atwater is a quiet neighborhood home with lots of light, windows, semi-private rooms and baths, and a lovely seating area outside. All the rooms have a bright, cheerful atmosphere our residents love. Located in a beautiful area of Atwater, Guardian Angel...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Cost of assisted living in Merced County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Merced County is $3,725 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chowchilla, CA with an average of $3,468 per month.

Assisted living costs in Merced County, CA, vs. nearby counties

Merced County, CA
$3,725/mo
$3,675/mo
$3,765/mo

Assisted living costs in Merced County, CA, vs. state and national averages

Merced County, CA
$3,725/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Merced County, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,725/mo
$3,918/mo

Assisted living costs in Merced County, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,400/mo
Studio
$7,140/mo

Senior living costs in Merced County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Merced County, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerced County, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,725/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,918/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,236/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Merced County, CA:$3,725/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Merced County, CA:$3,918/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Merced County, CA:$3,236/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Merced County, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Merced County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Merced County, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Merced County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Merced County, CA$3,749/mo$4,340/mo-13.6%
California$5,618/mo$5,333/mo+5.3%
National$5,322/mo$5,061/mo+5.2%
Merced County, CA
2024 average cost:$3,749/mo
2023 average cost:$4,340/mo
Percent change:-13.6%
California
2024 average cost:$5,618/mo
2023 average cost:$5,333/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Merced County, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Merced County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Merced County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Merced County

Sunnyside Senior Living Inc in Turlock, CA

4.6
I am thoroughly pleased with Saint Francis assisted care… They look out for their clients and treats them like family..Everybody is extremely friendly and kind… At Christmas time they had Carolers come and sing.. I feel my loved one is helped in a genuinely caring atmosphere in the home.. I ...
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Lifespring Senior Campus in Turlock, CA

5.0
this place is so much like home it is clean the food is home cooked activities such as bingo and trivia are grandpas favorite the staff truly make you feel like family i highly recommend this five star facility to any one looking for the best card in Turlock it’s piece of mind to know our ...
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Turlock Residential

5.0
My great-aunt received exceptional care at Turlock Residential. The staff was caring and attentive. She felt safe and comfortable.

Merced County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merced County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merced County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Merced County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Merced County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merced County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Merced County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merced County, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merced County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Merced County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Merced County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Merced County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merced County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Merced County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Merced County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Merced County protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Valley Spring Memory Care, Park Merced and Pacifica Senior Living Merced are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Merced County, California. See full list of communities.
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