Question 1

How many senior care facilities are in Merced, CA?

Accepted Answer

There are 20 senior care communities listed in Merced, CA. Use the filters above to narrow results by care type or minimum star rating.

Question 2

What types of senior care are available in Merced?

Accepted Answer

Senior care communities in Merced include: assisted living facility (9), nursing home (4), retirement community (2), home health care service (2), hospice (2), senior citizen center (1). Each care type serves different needs — nursing homes provide 24/7 skilled medical care, assisted living offers support with daily activities while maintaining independence, and memory care specializes in dementia and Alzheimer's care.

Question 3

What is the average rating of senior care facilities in Merced?

Accepted Answer

Senior care communities in Merced have an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, which is considered very good. Ratings are based on reviews from residents, families, and visitors. We recommend reading individual facility reviews and scheduling in-person tours before making a decision.

Question 4

How much does senior care cost in Merced?

Accepted Answer

According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey (2024), the statewide median monthly cost for a nursing home in California is approximately $11,407 and assisted living averages around $6,750. Costs in Merced may be higher or lower depending on the specific facility and level of care needed. Contact facilities directly for personalized pricing.

Question 5

Does California's Medicaid program cover nursing home care in Merced?

Accepted Answer

Medi-Cal covers skilled nursing facility care for qualifying low-income Californians and offers the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) to coordinate home-based care. Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying 3-day hospital stay, but does not cover custodial or assisted living care. Check individual facility listings to see which communities in Merced accept Medi-Cal.

Senior Living in Merced, CA

Accesscare Home of Merced

Better Living Care

Home Sweet Home

Just Like Home

Martin Luther Homes

Joy Joyce Residential Care Home

Bristol Hospice - California

Merced Senior Living

Merced Senior Community Center

HELPING HANDS SENIOR CARE INC - ASSISTED LIVING FOR ELDERLY

Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center

The Hampshire - A Provincial Senior Living Community

Golden Merced Care Center

Anberry Transitional Care

Hinds Hospice

Park Merced Assisted Living

North Lake Villa

Comfort Keepers Home Care

Mission Gardens Assisted Living

La Sierra Care Center

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