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Golden Merced Care Center
3170 M Street, Merced, CA 95340
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.
Certified for 121 beds, Golden Merced Care Center serves Merced in Merced County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1968.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the California median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 9, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 27.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $84K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 58.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Merced Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 33 | 29 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 27.3 | 40.7 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 58.3% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $83,538 | $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: 21 Mar 2025, 2 May 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×17 E ×11 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 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 | 19 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2025 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 2 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 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 | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | 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 | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Nov 2023 |
| 4 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 1 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 15 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Apr 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2019 |
| 12 Apr 2019 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2019 |
| 12 Apr 2019 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2019 |
| 12 Apr 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2019 |
| 12 Apr 2019 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2019 |
| 12 Apr 2019 | 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 | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2019 |
| 12 Apr 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep 2023 | Fine | $83,538 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 58.3%, RNs 63.6%; 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 | 16.6% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.8% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.8% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.9% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Merced Snf Operations Llc. Chain: Golden Snf Operations (7 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafive Operations Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/2023 |
| Ch Cafive Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 61% | 03/01/2023 |
| Merced SNF Realty LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| Cafive Opco Manager LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| Cafive SNF Consulting LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Merced SNF Operations LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| Veritas Healthcare Solutions, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| Cafive Opco Manager LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2025 |
| Cafive SNF Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2025 |
| Ch Cafive Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2025 |
| Merced SNF Operations LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2025 |
| Merced SNF Realty LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/18/2025 |
| Veritas Healthcare Solutions, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| Witzcorp LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Golden Merced Care Center been cited for?
33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Golden Merced Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $84K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Golden Merced Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Golden Merced Care Center?
It is part of the Golden Snf Operations chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Cafive Operations Holdings LLC, Ch Cafive Holdings LLC and Cafive Opco Manager LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Golden Merced Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Mar 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.