The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited June 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Merced Behavioral Center
MERCED, CA · Medicare-certified · 96 beds
In good standing
For-profit
5 of 5 overall
Merced Behavioral Center in Merced, CA has a 5 out of 5 star overall rating, with 5-star health inspection, staffing, and quality ratings. It reported 3.89 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $0 fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included food/fluids, food handling, and care plan issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8855 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 26, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8855.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.35
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.14
- Nurse aides
- 2.39
- Weekend nursing
- 3.14
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 22%
Registered nurse turnover: 14%
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).
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.1%1.1%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.1%2.2%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
0%2.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%1.9%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
41.1%33.3%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
2.7%1.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.1%1.1%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
—97.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—87%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited June 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough support staff to safely and effectively run food and nutrition services. Cited June 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 802 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited June 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — 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 14 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Occupancy
- 91.4 residents on an average day (95% of 96 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 40 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.