Merced Behavioral Center
1255 B Street · Merced, CA · 95341 · 2097238814
96 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.89 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 22% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G June 5, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2023
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.
Corrected July 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2023
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.
Corrected July 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2023
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected July 7, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 7, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected July 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2023
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected July 7, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 5, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 7, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 7, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2023
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected July 7, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F June 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 15, 2019
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 24, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 24, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 15, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 24, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 05A147 · certified since June 26, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.