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Nursing homes in Merced County, California
Merced County, California, has 10 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 781 certified beds.
20% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (35%). Inspectors recorded 270 health deficiencies over three cycles, 34.6 per 100 beds against 50.6 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $93K across 2 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Merced County | California | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 10 | 1165 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 20% | 35% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 34.6 | 50.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $93K | $29M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Atwater | 99 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 19.2 | — | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Grace Home Inc. | Livingston | 33 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 54.5 | — | 22 May 2026 |
| Merced Behavioral Center | Merced | 96 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 17.7 | — | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center | Merced | 71 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 42.3 | $9K | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr | Merced | 79 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 30.4 | — | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Anberry Post Acute | Merced | 120 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 38 | 31.7 | — | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Golden Merced Care Center | Merced | 121 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 27.3 | $84K | 19 May 2026 |
| La Sierra Care Center | Merced | 68 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 38 | 55.9 | — | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Los Banos Post Acute | Los Banos | 59 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 40.7 | — | 8 Aug 2025 |
| New Bethany Skilled Nursing | Los Banos | 35 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 82.9 | — | 3 Dec 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 22 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 18 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 18 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 17 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 15 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 8 |
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Cambridge Healthcare Services (2), Generations Healthcare (1), Avalon Health Care (1), Golden Snf Operations (1), Kalesta Healthcare Group (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Merced County, California?
10 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 781 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Merced County have the highest CMS ratings?
Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (5 stars), Grace Home Inc. (5 stars), Merced Behavioral Center (5 stars)
How do Merced County nursing homes compare with California?
20% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 35% statewide; citations run at 34.6 per 100 beds against 50.6 statewide.