Pacifica Senior Living Merced is a residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) in Merced, Merced County, California — state license #247206921, licensed for 93 residents, listed as licensed in the CDSS record we retrieved August 2, 2026. It does not appear on the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant list checked August 9, 2026 — that list covers the state waiver only, not a home's own payment arrangements. California has 36 dated inspection and complaint documents on file for this home going back to 2021, the most recent dated April 29, 2026 — published below in full, verbatim and unscored.
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Since 2021, the state has visited this home 52 times and filed 36 documents. The most recent is a complaint investigation report, dated April 29, 2026.
The state's published file for this home includes 18 documents with transcribed findings, dated July 14, 2021 to August 18, 2025. 18 of the 18 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (7), “Unfounded” (4), “Unsubstantiated” (7). 18 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word.
Summary composed by computer from the 18 documents below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.
What the state’s words mean
Apr 29, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Apr 29, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Apr 29, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Apr 9, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Dec 10, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Nov 20, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Aug 18, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Unqualified staff providing care to residents Staff are inappropriately increasing resident's rent due for a change in level of care Staff are not responding to resident's call button in a timely manner Staff are accepting residents not in plan of operation
On 08/15/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Gorban arrived unannounced to deliver findings on a complaint investigation. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to receptionist Tanya Linan and was allowed entry. Administrator Lisa Baricevic was notified and attended the licensing visit. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted a facility tour, conducted interviews, and reviewed records. The Department has investigated the allegation: Unqualified staff providing care to residents. Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, personnel records meet the requirements necessary to provide services to residents in care. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Report continues on attached LIC9099-C Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 18, 2025 · control 24-AS-20250514162917
Jun 27, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Facility staff do not ensure resident is accorded the ability to receive personal phone calls
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Hurt conducted an unannounced facility to open this complaint. LPA met with facility Licensee Lisa Baricevic, and explained the purpose of today's visit. Regarding the allegation facility staff do not ensure resident is accorded the ability to receive personal phone calls. The facility does have a landline phone, and a cell phone that residents can use to contact family. Staff will assist the residents with use of the phone upon request. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. Nothe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 27, 2025 · control 24-AS-20250619100241
Apr 17, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff do not follow infection control requirements
On 04/17/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Gorban conducted an unannounced complaint investigation visit on the above allegations. LPA explained the purpose of visit to Administrator Lisa Baricevic. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted a facility tour, reviewed records, and conducted interviews. The Department has investigated the allegation: staff do not follow infection control requirements. Based on interviews and records reviewed, it was found that the facility is following infection control requirements. LPA discovered that R1 is able to empty and drain their own ostomy bag. Additionally, R2 is receiving care from a hospice agency. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted. Report signed on-site and a copy of this report was provided to the Administrator for facility records. Unsubstthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 17, 2025 · control 24-AS-20250411131032
Apr 17, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Apr 17, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Mar 20, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Mar 12, 2025Substantiated
Allegation investigated: Facility staff did not provide resident reappraisal upon change in condition
On 03/12/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V Gorban unannounced visited facility stated above to commence a complaint investigation, stated the purpose of the visit and was allowed entry into the facility by Administrator (AD) Lisa . Allegation: Facility staff did not provide resident reappraisal upon change in condition. During this visit LPA toured the facility performing safety checks, also LPA interviewed Administrator, facility staff and resident. Based on interviews and observation R1 did not receive updated documents of re -appraisal due change the level of care, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D Exit interview conducted and copy of this report provided to Administrator for facility records. Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 12, 2025 · control 24-AS-20250310162656
Nov 26, 2024Substantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff do not ensure insect issue is being properly addressed for residents in care
On 11/26/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) B. Miranda arrived at the facility unannounced to deliver the finding for the allegation(s) listed above. LPA introduced herself, explained the reason for the visit, and met with Wellness Director- Tracy Gaddess. Administrator (AD) Emily Venegas was not available at the time. 1. The Department investigated the allegation: Staff do not ensure insect issue is being properly addressed for residents in care. LPA conducted interviews and reviewed pictures which were provided. LPA observed a cockroach infestation is resident's room. Based on LPA's observations and interviews which were conducted and record review(s), the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 & Chapter 8, are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report LIC9099, LIC9099D, and appeal rights were provided to Wethe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 26, 2024 · control 24-AS-20240610092201
Oct 17, 2024Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Apr 23, 2024Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Mar 20, 2024Substantiated
Allegation investigated: Due to lack of staff, calls for assisance are not answered timely Due to staff neglect, resident missed medications Staff are not following residents care plan Due to neglect, resident has fallen multiple times Authorized representative has not received a copy of the care plan
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Hurt conducted an unannounced facility visit to deliver findings a complaint on the allegations listed above. LPA met with facility Administrator Emily Venegas and explained the purpose of today's visit. Regarding the allegation Due to lack of staff, calls for assistance are not answered timely. LPA Hurt reviewed records titled “Resident Event Report” documenting response times when Resident 1 pushed his pendant alarm. On 01/09/2024 the response time for staff to assist Resident 1 was 80 minutes, on 01/10/2024 the response time for staff to assist Resident 1 was 61 minutes, on 01/11/1024 the staff response time to assist Resident 1 was 55 minutes. Resident 1 stated when pushing his pendant alarm requesting staff assistance, he was having to wait at times more than hour before facility staff assisted. Based on LPAs interviews, and records reviewed which were conducted and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, thereforethe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 20, 2024 · control 24-AS-20240116092943
Dec 28, 2023Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
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Is Pacifica Senior Living Merced licensed?
Yes — Pacifica Senior Living Merced is a licensed residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) in Merced (Merced County): California license #247206921, shown as licensed in the CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026, licensed for 93 residents. State records list 36 inspection and complaint documents since 2021; the most recent, a complaint investigation report dated April 29, 2026, appears in the inspection record on this page.
Can Pacifica Senior Living Merced care for dementia, hospice, bedridden, or non-ambulatory residents?
From the CDSS license record, checked August 2, 2026.
The CDSS license record checked August 2, 2026 lists Pacifica Senior Living Merced with clearances for wheelchair / non-ambulatory, hospice care, and bedridden; it does not list dementia / memory care. A clearance that is not on file is not a “no” — it may simply be unrecorded, so if your family needs one of these, ask the home directly and confirm its current scope on a tour.
From the California state record. Some approvals are bed- or room-specific — always confirm current scope with the facility.
What the state record says, word for word
Verbatim, from the CDSS license record93 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WICH 10 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN ON THE FIRST FLOOR ONLY. HOSPICE WAIVER WITH TOTAL CARE FOR 24. NEW MANAGEMENT COMPANY NORTHSTAR SENIOR LIVING MANAGEMENT LLC EFFECTIVE 4/22/26.
How much does Pacifica Senior Living Merced cost?
California's public licensing record does not include Pacifica Senior Living Merced's monthly price, so we never show or estimate one for a specific home. As county-level context only, assisted living in Merced County typically runs $3,500–$5,500/mo and small board-and-care homes $3,000–$5,000/mo (market research compiled June 2026 — ranges, not quotes; California's 2026 SSI/SSP board-and-care payment standard is $1,626.07/month, of which $1,444.07 is the room-and-board portion paid to the home). Ask the home for its own rate sheet and what the base rate includes — or use the cost section at the top of this page.
Does Pacifica Senior Living Merced accept Medi-Cal or the Assisted Living Waiver?
Pacifica Senior Living Merced is not in the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant record we checked August 9, 2026 — that list covers only the state's ALW program, not a home's own payment policies, so ask the home directly about private Medi-Cal arrangements. The waiver pays for assisted-living care services (not room and board) at participating homes; every DHCS-listed home appears on our statewide Medi-Cal page.
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84 of 93 beds occupied (90%) when the state visited on August 18, 2025. Availability changes constantly — confirm a current opening with the home.
What do state inspections show for Pacifica Senior Living Merced?
Verbatim from CDSS complaint-investigation reports — the state's own words, never summarized by us. Record checked August 2, 2026.
The CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026 lists 52 state visits and 36 dated documents since 2021 for Pacifica Senior Living Merced; 18 complaint-investigation narratives are transcribed verbatim below. The most recent, dated August 18, 2025, records an allegation the state marked “Unsubstantiated”. Open any entry to read the state's full finding, word for word.
Most licensed homes receive some findings over 36 months; what matters is what was found and whether it was corrected. Counts here are shown compared with homes of similar size, and the state's own words appear in full below.
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Transcribed from CDSS complaint-investigation reports · record checked August 2, 2026.
What the state has logged
California has logged 52 state visits for this home as of August 2, 2026. These are the home's own counts, straight from that record — shown beside the statewide median for larger communities (16+ beds), computed across all 1,244 licensed homes of that size, because larger and longer-licensed homes naturally accumulate more visits and reports. They are facts, not a grade — a citation may be minor and since corrected, and an “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing.
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