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Merced Residential Care FacilityLicense #385600114 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareMerced Residential Care FacilityLicense #385600114 · 259 Broad Street, San Francisco, CA · (415) 585-6112Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$5,100/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,700 · See costs

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Mid-size home · Licensed for 14 · San Francisco

Merced Residential Care Facility

259 Broad Street, San Francisco, CA 94112 · Licensed since 2000

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Merced Residential Care Facility

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,100 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,700 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Languages spoken: Cantonese, Mandarin, Taishan, Vietnamese, English, Shanghainese and Chinese dialectsThe home’s website · October 27, 2026
  • Licensed for 14: a mid-size care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchair
  • Dementia
  • Hospice

Not on file: bedridden approval.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE: 60 PLUS. ALL ROOMS, FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR, CLEARED/ APPROVED FOR NON-AMBULATORY/WHEELCHAIR-DEPENDENT RESIDENTS. LICENSE IS SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF DEMENTIA AND HOSPICE WAIVERS.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

Care services

These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.

  • Help with bathing or showering

    Reported on mercedcare.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Works with residents’ own health care providers

    Reported on mercedcare.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Toileting assistance

    Reported on mercedcare.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Help with dressing and grooming

    Reported on mercedcare.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Activities of daily living the home lists help withBathing · Toileting · Feeding · Dressing · Grooming

    Reported on mercedcare.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • 24-hour supervision claimed

    Reported on mercedcare.com · seen October 27, 2026.

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Merced Residential Care Facility: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,100a month to start

Likely $4,050–$6,700

From 20 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$5,100likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$5,100likely $4,050–$6,700

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 20 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,050–$6,850
$5,100
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,850–$9,900
$7,600
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Rates at nearby homes20 nearby homes publish starting rates of $4,000 to $6,500

$4,000$6,700

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

20 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,050–$6,000.

  • Guirola Resident CareSan Francisco · 0.6 mi · Small home
    $4,095Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
  • Fook Hong SF Care HomeSan Francisco · 0.7 mi · Mid-size home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Elle's Care HomeDaly City · 1.8 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Janet's Residential Facility for the ElderlySan Francisco · 1.8 mi · Mid-size home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Anamarie Care HomeDaly City · 1.8 mi · Small home
    $4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Delia's Retirement HomeSouth San Francisco · 3.1 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Gonzales HomeSan Francisco · 3.2 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Cayco's Care HomeSan Francisco · 3.3 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Merced Girard Residential Care FacilitySan Francisco · 3.3 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Julie's Care HomeSan Francisco · 3.5 mi · Mid-size home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • PRN Care HomeDaly City · 3.5 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Heirloom Gardens of Daly CityDaly City · 3.6 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Sunset GardensSan Francisco · 3.7 mi · Mid-size home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Bel Amor IIISouth San Francisco · 3.9 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • TLC Home CareSouth San Francisco · 4.1 mi · Small home
    $5,750Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Damenik's HomeSouth San Francisco · 4.2 mi · Mid-size home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Autumn GlowSan Francisco · 4.8 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living one bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Quality Care Homes, LLC 2San Francisco · 4.9 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Heirloom Rose GardenSouth San Francisco · 5.0 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
  • Mccaffrey's Care HomeSouth San Francisco · 5.0 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 20 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

Ask for the price

An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.

Daily life

Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.

Rooms & the spaces they will use (2)Housekeeping frequency · Housekeeping
  • Housekeeping frequencyDaily

    Reported on mercedcare.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Housekeeping

    Reported on mercedcare.com · seen October 27, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (3)Snacks available · Assistance with eating · Meals provided
  • Snacks available

    Reported on mercedcare.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Assistance with eating

    Reported on mercedcare.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Meals provided

    Reported on mercedcare.com · seen October 27, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (3)Activity types offered · Exercise or fitness program · Trips outside the home
  • Activity types offeredDim Sum at Koi Palace · Games · Movies · Music · Karaoke · Slot machine

    Reported on mercedcare.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Exercise or fitness programIndoor walking · Stationary bicycle · Tai Chi

    Reported on mercedcare.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Trips outside the home

    Reported on mercedcare.com · seen October 27, 2026.

Faith, culture & language (2)Cultural community the home serves · Languages spoken by caregivers
  • Cultural community the home servesAsian community

    Reported on mercedcare.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Languages spoken by caregiversCantonese · Mandarin · Taishan · Vietnamese · English · Shanghainese · and 1 more

    Cantonese · Mandarin · Taishan · Vietnamese · English · Shanghainese · Chinese dialects — reported on mercedcare.com · seen October 27, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (2)Transport to medical appointments · Transportation
  • Transport to medical appointments

    Reported on mercedcare.com · seen October 27, 2026.

  • Transportation

    Reported on mercedcare.com · seen October 27, 2026.

About the home (1)Brand or trade name
  • Brand or trade nameMerced Residential Care

    Reported on mercedcare.com · seen October 27, 2026.

Where it is

259 Broad Street, San Francisco, CA 94112Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

Opening the neighborhood map…

  1. 1AHMC Seton Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.4 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #385600114 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jul 8, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 07/08/2026 Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) Yi Sam Jian arrived at the facility to conduct the Annual 1-year required visit. LPA was greeted by Luong Ly, the administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the physical plant. This is a 3 story building with first 2 stories for clients and top floor for staff residence. There are 7 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, backyard, kitchen, living room, dining room, garage/office, and laundry room. The kitchen was inspected, and a sufficient supply of food was observed. Infection control practices were reviewed. Medications, toxins, and sharps were stored appropriately and kept inaccessible to clients. A comfortable temperature was maintained throughout the facility, with hot water temperature inspected to be in compliant. Furnishings and lighting were adequate for comfort and safety. All hallways, passageways, and the backyard were observed to be free of hazards and obstructions. The carbon monoxide and smoke detection systems were inspected and meet required standards. The fire extinguisher was checked and is fully charged. The first-aid kit was inspected and is complete. No deficient is cited today. This report is reviewed and discussed with administrator. A copy of this report is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 8, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Jul 28, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 07/28/2025, Licensing Program Analysts(LPAs) Yi Sam Jian arrived at the facility at 09:30 AM to complete the Annual 1-year required Inspection. LPA was greeted by Luong "Jack" Ly, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the physical plant. This is a 3 story building with first 2 stories for clients and top floor for staff residence. There are 7 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, backyard, kitchen, living room, dining room, garage/office, and laundry room. The kitchen was inspected, and a sufficient supply of food was observed. Infection control practices were reviewed. Medications, toxins, and sharps were stored appropriately and kept inaccessible to clients. A comfortable temperature was maintained throughout the facility, with hot water temperature inspected to be in compliant. Furnishings and lighting were adequate for comfort and safety. All hallways, passageways, and the backyard were observed to be free of hazards and obstructions. The carbon monoxide and smoke detection systems were inspected and meet required standards. The fire extinguisher was checked and is fully charged. The first-aid kit was inspected and is complete. No deficient is cited today. This report is reviewed and discussed with administrator. A copy of this report is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 28, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Sep 11, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On September 11, 2024, Licensing Program Analysts(LPAs) John Calandra and Yi Sam Jian arrived at the facility at 12:05 PM to complete the Annual 1-year required Inspection. LPAs Calandra and Jian were greeted by Luong "Jack" Ly, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. LPAs toured the physical plant. This is a 2 story building with 8 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, backyard, kitchen, living room, dining room, garage/office, and laundry room. No accessible bodies of water or hazards were observed. The facility's fire extinguishers were last checked on 6/18/2024 and were fully charged. Bedrooms were sufficiently lit and had the required furniture. The facility's first aid kit had the required items. The facility had the required 7 days of non perishables and 2 days of perishables on site. No food was expired. The facility was maintained at a comfortable temperature. All sharp objects, poisons, chemicals, and soap were locked and in-accessible to persons in care. One can of body soap and handwashing soap were removed and locked in the presence of the LPAs. LPAs reviewed 5 resident files and 6 staff files. All staff files were observed to be complete but 4 out of 5 resident files were missing the Annual Needs and Services Plan. A Technical Violation was provided for not having 4 resident Annual Needs and Services Plans. A Type A Violation was provided for restricting a resident's movement while in bed. A review of Centrally stored medications indicated that medications for residents were properly labeled with instructions on dosage and times of day and matched the Centrally Stored Medication Records(CSMR) kept at the facility. Deficiencies are cited under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, cited on the LIC 809D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. An Exit interview was conducted. This report was reviewed with Luong "Jack" Ly, Administrator and a copy of the report along with Appeal Rights left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 11, 2024

The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Earlier years2022 · 1 document

20221 state visit · 1 document

Jan 3, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

LPA Audrey Jeung toured facility and grounds of this 2-level home, consisting of 4 client bedrooms on the ground floor and 4 client bedrooms on the upper floor. On the 2nd floor, there are 2 shared bathrooms, kitchen and living room, and on the ground floor, there is a shared bathroom, sitting area, and garage office. There are stairs leading down to fenced backyard. Facility is connected to 257 Broad St., licensed as Merced Two Residential Care Facility--license #385600181. No accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. Infection control practices are reviewed: entry procedures, staff training and policies, resident monitoring, containment strategies, environmental preparation and cleaning. PPE supply is adequate. Medications, toxins and sharps are stored appropriately and inaccessible to clients, a comfortable temperature is maintained, and lighting is sufficient for comfort and safety. Toilet and bathing facilities are equipped with grab bars and nonskid flooring material. First-aid kit is inspected and complete. A Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan is posted. There are 13 residents present, and 5 staff. Criminal record clearances or exemptions for facility staff or other individuals who have client contact have been reviewed. Tommy Lee and Luong Ly are certified RCFE administrators (x 4/23 and 5/22) that oversee facility operations. The following updated form is requested to be submitted to CCLD BY 1/10/22: • LIC 309 Administrative Organization • Proof of current liability insurance No deficiencies of the RCFE California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 are observed. See Technical Advisory Notes for additional information.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 3, 2022

License holder

Hafco, Inc., licensed since 2000.

Operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

  • Merced Two Residential Care Facility · San Francisco
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2000, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
4
Total complaints
0
Substantiated allegations
0
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2000, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size
This homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints01

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 327 licensed mid-size homes (7–15 beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean
Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Merced Residential Care Facility

Is Merced Residential Care Facility licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Merced Residential Care Facility licensed for?

14 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Merced Residential Care Facility been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2000, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Merced Residential Care Facility still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.

What does Merced Residential Care Facility cost?

$5,100 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,050–$6,700. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 20 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 12 other homes of a similar licensed size in San Francisco that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,215 to $5,500 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 12 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does Merced Residential Care Facility take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Hafco, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Hafco, Inc. — at least 2 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

AHMC Seton Medical Center is 2.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Merced Residential Care Facility keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Merced Residential Care Facility license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “MERCED RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #385600114. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 14 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Hafco, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2000, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 2000, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2000, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2000, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is July 8, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

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