MERCED BEHAVIORAL CENTER — Nursing Home in MERCED, CA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 96 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 91.4 |
| CMS Certification Number | 05A147 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.68 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.35 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
MERCED BEHAVIORAL CENTER had 14 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (June 5, 2023), including 1 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — June 5, 2023
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Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. (Level D)Corrected — July 7, 2023
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Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (Level E)Corrected — July 7, 2023
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — July 7, 2023
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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. (Level D)Corrected — July 7, 2023
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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. (Level D)Corrected — July 7, 2023
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — July 7, 2023
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level D)Corrected — July 7, 2023
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Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (Level G)Corrected — July 7, 2023
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Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (Level D)Corrected — July 7, 2023
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level D)Corrected — July 7, 2023
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — July 7, 2023
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — July 7, 2023
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Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (Level E)Corrected — July 7, 2023
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Level F)Corrected — July 7, 2023
Merced Behavioral Center is a 96-bed nursing home in Merced, California. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident day, below the California average of 4.5. Its most recent inspection, in June 2023, cited 14 deficiencies, one of them severe.
The facility's overall CMS rating is a clear strength, indicating generally strong survey and quality results compared with many peers. Ask the facility what steps they have taken in response to the recent inspection that cited multiple deficiencies, including the most serious one, and how they are monitoring improvements going forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MERCED BEHAVIORAL CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
MERCED BEHAVIORAL CENTER is not Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is MERCED BEHAVIORAL CENTER's CMS star rating?
MERCED BEHAVIORAL CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at MERCED BEHAVIORAL CENTER?
MERCED BEHAVIORAL CENTER reports 3.68368 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has MERCED BEHAVIORAL CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, MERCED BEHAVIORAL CENTER had 14 total deficiencies, including 1 classified as severe.
How many beds does MERCED BEHAVIORAL CENTER have?
MERCED BEHAVIORAL CENTER has 96 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- LA SIERRA CARE CENTER — 3/5 — 1.4 mi
- MERCED NURSING & REHABILITATION CTR — 4/5 — 1.5 mi
- GOLDEN MERCED CARE CENTER — 2/5 — 1.6 mi
- FRANCISCAN POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER — 2/5 — 2.1 mi
- ANBERRY TRANSITIONAL CARE — 2/5 — 2.5 mi
- ANBERRY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 5/5 — 8.2 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.