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Merced Behavioral Center
1255 B Street, Merced, CA 95341
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.
Merced Behavioral Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Merced, California, certified for 96 beds and caring for about 94 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 14, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 17.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 17.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Merced Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 29 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 17.7 | 40.7 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 17.8% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 26 Feb 2025, 5 Jun 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×10 E ×4 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | F | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 2023 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 2023 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 2023 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Nov 2019 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 24 Dec 2019 |
| 15 Nov 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 | 24 Dec 2019 |
| 15 Nov 2019 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 24 Dec 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 17.8%, RNs 14.3%; 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 | 0.8% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 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 | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 0.9% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
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: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 |
| 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 |
All 10 facilities in Merced County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Merced Behavioral Center been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Merced Behavioral Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Merced Behavioral Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Merced Behavioral Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Merced Behavioral Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Jun 2023; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Feb 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.