Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr
510 West 26th Street · Merced, CA · 95340 · 2097232911
79 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Cambridge Healthcare Services
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.29 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.73 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.89 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2026 · 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 April 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
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 May 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
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.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 18, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 18, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 18, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B April 18, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2024
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 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 12, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B July 12, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 16, 2019 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B September 13, 2019
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected October 16, 2019 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055249 · certified since January 1, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.