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Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center
3169 M Street, Merced, CA 95348
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Merced, California, certified for 71 beds and caring for about 64 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 14, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 42.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $9K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 31.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Merced Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 29 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 42.3 | 40.7 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 31.3% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $9,110 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (10 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 10 Apr 2025, 1 Dec 2022.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×18 E ×9
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | G | Complaint investigation | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 5 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 5 Feb 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 5 Feb 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Sep 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2024 |
| 30 Jan 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2022 |
| 15 Feb 2019 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2019 |
| 15 Feb 2019 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2019 |
| 15 Feb 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2019 |
| 15 Feb 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2019 |
| 15 Feb 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2019 |
| 15 Feb 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2019 |
| 15 Feb 2019 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2019 |
| 15 Feb 2019 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2025 | Fine | $9,110 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 31.3%, RNs 71.4%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.2% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 25.9% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.8% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.2% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Avalon Care Center-Merced Franciscan, Llc. Chain: Avalon Health Care (16 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon of California LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/01/2003 |
| Avalon Care LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 12/01/2003 |
| Avalon Health Care Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2003 |
| Avalon Health Care Management Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2003 |
| Avalon Health Care Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/20/2025 |
| Avalon Health Care Management Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Merced County
| 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 |
| 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 |
All 10 facilities in Merced County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $9K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center?
It is part of the Avalon Health Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Avalon of California LLC, Avalon Care LLC and Avalon Health Care Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Apr 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.