For profit - Limited Liability company ·
96 certified beds ·
Medicaid
Top Rated Facility
5
Overall CMS Rating
★★★★★
Merced Behavioral Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Merced, California. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.03 hours per resident per day, below the California average of 4.51. Its most recent inspection on Feb 26, 2025 cited 0 deficiencies.
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Health Inspections
★★★★★ 5/5
Staffing
★★★★★ 5/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
No data
How Merced Behavioral Center compares
This facility vs. the California and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
California avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
4.03
4.51
3.89
below avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
0.33
0.65
0.68
below avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.48
2.64
2.34
below avg
Nursing staff turnover
25.3%
38.1%
46.4%
below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
0.0
15.4
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
4.03
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.33
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.22
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.48
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.31
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
25.3%
Registered Nurses
0.0%
Administrator Changes0 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Feb 26, 2025
Most Recent Inspection Date
0
Total Deficiencies Found
0
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Merced Behavioral Center
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Actual harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jun 5, 2023
Potential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Jun 5, 2023
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jun 5, 2023
Potential for harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Environmental Deficiencies · Jun 5, 2023
Potential for harm
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jun 5, 2023
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Jun 5, 2023
Potential for harm
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jun 5, 2023
Potential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Jun 5, 2023
Potential for harm
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Jun 5, 2023
Potential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jun 5, 2023
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Jun 5, 2023
Potential for harm
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.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Jun 5, 2023
About This Facility
Address
1255 B Street Merced, CA 95341
CMS Certification #
05A147
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
96
Avg Residents/Day
90.7
Provider Type
Medicaid
First Certified
1985-06-26
Setting
Urban
Location & Nearby
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CMS gives Merced Behavioral Center an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5/5 for staffing and 5/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Merced Behavioral Center reports 4.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the California average of 4.51.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 0 deficiencies.
Merced Behavioral Center is certified for 96 beds.
Admissions at Merced Behavioral Center
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (209) 723-8814. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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