The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
GOLDEN MERCED CARE CENTER
MERCED, CA · Medicare-certified · 121 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Golden Merced Care Center in Merced has an overall 3 out of 5 stars, with 3-star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. It reported no fines in the last 24 months, but recent citations included accident prevention, infection control, and facility-wide assessment issues; reported nurse staffing was 4.08 hours per resident per day versus a federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0766 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 19, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0766.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.38
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.18
- Nurse aides
- 2.52
- Weekend nursing
- 3.74
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 58%
Registered nurse turnover: 64%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
12.5%22.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.1%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.7%3.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
1.2%3.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
25%13.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—9.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18%16.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.6%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.9%18.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—88.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
87.4%83.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—86%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
79.1%62.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited April 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to monitor antibiotic use properly. Cited April 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 881 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 4 fines · $101,020 in total fines.
- $83,538
Federal fine
Sep 1, 2023
- $4,196
Federal fine
Aug 14, 2023
- $3,846
Federal fine
Aug 7, 2023
- $9,440
Federal fine
Jul 17, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Mar 1, 2023
Now operated by Golden Merced Care Center, previously Hy-lond Health Care Center - Merced.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of GOLDEN SNF OPERATIONS · 7 homes · 2.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 108.2 residents on an average day (89% of 121 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 57 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.