Nursing Homes in Merced, California

There are 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Merced, California, with an average CMS overall rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars. 83% are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.

Total Facilities6
Avg CMS Rating3.0/5 ★
Medicare Certified83%
Medicaid Certified100%
CareQED Analysis

In Merced, California, among 6 nursing homes the distribution is 0 at 1 star (0%), 3 at 2 stars (50%), 1 at 3 stars (17%), 1 at 4 stars (17%), and 1 at 5 stars (17%); the city's average CMS overall star rating is 3.0 out of 5, which is 0.20 below the California state average of 3.2. Two facilities (33%) are rated 4-5 stars while three facilities (50%) are rated 1-2 stars.

Average nurse staffing in the city is 4.09 hours per resident day (HPRD), compared with the state average of 4.51 HPRD, so the city is below the state average by 0.42 HPRD. All 6 facilities (6 out of 6) had deficiencies on their most recent inspection and 2 out of 6 had severe deficiencies; the highest-rated facility is MERCED BEHAVIORAL CENTER with a 5-star rating.

All Nursing Homes in Merced

FacilityAddressCMS RatingMedicareMedicaidDeficiencies
MERCED BEHAVIORAL CENTER 1255 B STREET, MERCED, CA, 95340 5 ★ 14
MERCED NURSING & REHABILITATION CTR 510 WEST 26TH STREET, MERCED, CA, 95340 4 ★ 1
LA SIERRA CARE CENTER 2424 M STREET, MERCED, CA, 95340 3 ★ 11
FRANCISCAN POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER 3169 M STREET, MERCED, CA, 95348 2 ★ 2
ANBERRY TRANSITIONAL CARE 1000 WEST YOSEMITE AVENUE, MERCED, CA, 95341 2 ★ 1
GOLDEN MERCED CARE CENTER 3170 M STREET, MERCED, CA, 95340 2 ★ 1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing homes are in Merced, California?

There are 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Merced, California listed on CareQED.

What is the average nursing home rating in Merced, California?

Nursing homes in Merced, California have an average CMS overall rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.

Do nursing homes in Merced accept Medicare and Medicaid?

83% of nursing homes in Merced, California are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid.

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 22, 2026.