The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
LA SIERRA CARE CENTER
MERCED, CA · Medicare-certified · 68 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
LA SIERRA CARE CENTER in Merced has a 3 out of 5 star overall rating, with 3-star health inspection, staffing, and quality ratings. It reported 3.93 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, with $0 in fines in the last 24 months and recent inspection citations related to food handling, room space, and food temperature.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.9275 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 23, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9275.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.52
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.88
- Nurse aides
- 2.53
- Weekend nursing
- 3.66
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 55%
Registered nurse turnover: 86%
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
13.6%12.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%1.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%2.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.8%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7.7%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.3%0%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—13%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
28.2%22%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.3%4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.9%7.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
26.9%0%Improving
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure resident rooms were large enough for each person to have enough personal space. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 912 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure its quality review group had the required members and met at least every three months. Cited April 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 868 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — 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 11 health deficiencies.
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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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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES · 32 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 65.8 residents on an average day (97% of 68 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 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.