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Merced Senior Living

3420 R St

4.8(33 ratings)· Merced average: 4.3

Part of NorthStar Senior Living · 24 communities · 4.6★ average

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Quick Facts

Total units
93
Licensed capacity
93 residents

California CDSS

Licensed operator
Northstar Senior Living Inc
Nursing coverage
24-hour on-site nursing for health monitoring, medication
Memory care setup
Secured memory care environment with enhanced safety features
Short-term stays
Respite care available for short-term needs
Nearby hospital
Close to Mercy Medical Center in Merced

What Families Think

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Merced Senior Living (operated by Pacifica Senior Living) has a strong reputation among families, with reviewers repeatedly praising the caring, communicative staff and the ease of the move-in process. Reviews highlight personal attention from leadership and caregivers, especially during difficult end-of-life transitions, and describe the community as clean and well-maintained.

What reviewers praise

  • Consistently high 4.8 Google rating from families
  • Director and caregivers praised for compassion and responsiveness
  • Staff described as attentive during end-of-life care
  • Community described as clean and well-kept
  • Smooth, low-stress move-in process reported

What reviewers flag

  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Merced Senior Living is a senior living community in Merced, California offering Assisted Living and Memory Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 33 reviews.

About Merced Senior Living

Pacifica Senior Living Merced is an assisted living and memory care community in Merced, California, offering compassionate care in a quiet residential neighborhood. The community provides assisted living services, Alzheimer's and memory care, and respite care options for seniors with varying care needs.

The community maintains a 24-hour care model with on-site nursing staff who monitor residents' health and assist with medication management. Staff help residents with daily living activities including housekeeping and laundry, allowing residents to maintain independence. Memory care residents benefit from a specially designed environment with enhanced security features and individualized activity programs tailored to each resident's abilities.

Residents participate in an active lifestyle through various programs supporting physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, including exercise classes, art classes, and regular outings to nearby attractions such as Applegate Park Zoo, Fresno, Modesto, and Yosemite National Park. The community features chef-prepared meals served in an elegant dining room, scenic garden areas, and thoughtfully designed senior apartments with modern amenities and natural light.

Located close to downtown Merced, the community provides convenient access to dining, shopping, UC Merced campus, Merced Mall, and Mercy Medical Center. The Sierra Nevada mountain range is a short drive away. Residents enjoy weekly housekeeping services and may choose from various floor plans designed to encourage independence and create a home-like atmosphere.

The community is pet-friendly, welcoming residents' pets as part of the household. Pacifica Senior Living Merced also offers a respite care program for seniors needing short-term care with full access to all community amenities and services.

Types of Care at Merced Senior Living

Assisted LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Merced Senior Living

4.8overall · 33 ratings combined

4.8★ on Google (33)

Lana Jones

Feb 2026

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Merced Senior Living was a Godsend to us as we were trying to find a home for an older gentleman in our church that did not have any family here locally. When we first arrived, we just felt like a huge burden had been lifted from us as Laurie Kiil, and a few others that I don't remember their names, just made everything so easy. The process of getting our friend moved in just went seamless. I think the thing that I most appreciated was that the communication was so thorough and everyone was so approachable. This scores big points with me! Since move in, I have witnessed the great care and concern for all of their residents. Thanks to all!

Paula Y Baldwin

Jan 2026

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Hard a wonderful tour today with my mother and was very impressed with the quality and atmosphere. My mom also enjoyed the tour and showed interest in possibly moving there!

Sammy T

Sep 2025

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Laurie, the director was amazing from the first point of contact until our family member passed She was accommodating and caring and fully exceeded any of our expectations She was available anytime day or night and never made you feel like a burden. During our mother’s stay, her caregiver Jamie was so kind and attentive, and clearly loves her job and takes such good care of the residents. Not only was she there for her resident, but our whole family as well, attending to our every need at this very difficult time. She went so far as to get us a beautiful plant and card that we will cherish forever. It really was personal beautiful care that made a very painful time bearable. Every employee from the management to the activities director to the caretakers and nurses were amazing. Even the maintenance person brought our mom a rose and was so kind. We have had other family members in assisted-living so we have a lot of collective experience, and I would not hesitate to highly recommend Pacifica senior living, as it is outstanding on every level of care. It should also be noted that the facility itself is beautiful, always clean and well cared for. All the residents that we encountered during our stay seemed happy and satisfied with their residency there. Thank you so much to Laurie, Jamie, and the entire staff at Pacifica Senior. We will never forget you. The Yarbrough Family

DANA LORENZO

Aug 2025

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I went with a friend to help her find the right place for a family member who could no longer live on their own. We toured the facility with a director who was very pleasant, helpful and informative, she answered every question and meet every need for my friend. Each person we talked to made her more comfortable making the decision to put her loved one in Pacifica knowing they would be happy there in a nice facility with good care and a good atmosphere that would feel at home.

Howard Nash

Jul 2025

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The care department at Pacifica Senior Living truly goes above and beyond. The attention, professionalism, and compassion shown by the entire care team is unmatched. Their care director leads with heart and integrity, making sure every resident receives the personalized attention they deserve. It’s clear that the well-being of the clientele is their top priority. I’m beyond impressed with the level of dedication and service they provide. Highly recommend!

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What types of care does Merced Senior Living offer?

Merced Senior Living offers Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Where is Merced Senior Living located?

Merced Senior Living is located at 3420 R St in Merced, California.

What do families say about Merced Senior Living?

Merced Senior Living carries a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 33 Google reviews. Merced Senior Living (operated by Pacifica Senior Living) has a strong reputation among families, with reviewers repeatedly praising the caring, communicative staff and the ease of the move-in process. Reviews highlight personal attention from leadership and caregivers, especially during difficult end-of-life transitions, and describe the community as clean and well-maintained. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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