The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited April 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
MERCED NURSING & REHABILITATION CTR
MERCED, CA · Medicare-certified · 79 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall
MERCED NURSING & REHABILITATION CTR in Merced, CA has a 4 out of 5 overall rating. Its quality measures are strong at 5 stars, with 3-star health inspection and staffing ratings, reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.29 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), and no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2934 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 23, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2934.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.73
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.04
- Nurse aides
- 2.52
- Weekend nursing
- 3.89
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 58%
Registered nurse turnover: 89%
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
11.8%14.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.5%1.8%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%3.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.7%13%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.9%18.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—13.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.3%12.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
12%10.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.9%8.3%Worsening
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 make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited April 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
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 July 2024 — 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 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 11 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES · 32 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 68.9 residents on an average day (87% of 79 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 56 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.