Golden Merced Care Center
Nursing Home · Merced, CA
CMS certification number055988
Contact & location
3170 M StreetMerced, CA 95340
Merced County
- Phone
- (209) 723-1056
- ZIP code
- 95340 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 121
- Residents per day
- 108.2 (89% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Merced SNF Operations LLC
- Chain
- Golden SNF Operations (7 facilities, avg 2.9★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 21, 1968
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.08 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.38 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.18 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.52 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.74 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 58.3 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 63.6 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 21, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 14.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 5
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 33 health · 18 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-10 |
| 2026-05-01 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-19 |
| 2026-04-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2025-11-19 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-20 |
| 2025-07-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-21 |
| 2025-07-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Past Non-Compliance |
| 2025-06-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-04-02 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-22 |
| 2025-03-21 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-21 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-21 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-21 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-21 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-21 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-21 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-21 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-21 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-02-10 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2024-11-22 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-07 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-25 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. F0800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-06 |
| 2024-05-02 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. F0849 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-06 |
| 2023-10-17 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-09 |
| 2023-10-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-01 |
| 2023-09-01 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-10-15 |
| 2019-04-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2019-07-03 |
| 2019-04-12 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-07-03 |
| 2019-04-12 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-07-03 |
| 2019-04-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-07-03 |
| 2019-04-12 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-07-03 |
| 2019-04-12 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-07-03 |
| 2019-04-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-07-03 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $83,538 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-01 | Fine | $83,538 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Cafive Operations Holdings LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| CH Cafive Holdings LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 61% | |
| Merced SNF Realty LLC (organization) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Barias, Karen (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Booth, Jeanette (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cafive Opco Manager LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cafive SNF Consulting LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| CH Cafive Holdings LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Earl, Steven (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Herzka, Yisroel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meador, Daniel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Merced SNF Operations LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Merced SNF Realty LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Noyes, Deborah (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spielman, Shimon (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Veritas Healthcare Solutions, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Witzcorp LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Yenowitz, Yitzchok (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spielman, Shimon (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Yenowitz, Yitzchok (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Barias, Karen (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Booth, Jeanette (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cafive Opco Manager LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cafive SNF Consulting LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Earl, Steven (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meador, Daniel (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Merced SNF Operations LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Noyes, Deborah (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spielman, Shimon (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Veritas Healthcare Solutions, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Yenowitz, Yitzchok (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Golden Merced Care Center?
Golden Merced Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.
How many beds does Golden Merced Care Center have?
It has 121 certified beds and cares for about 108 residents per day.
Has Golden Merced Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $83,538 in the last three years.
Who owns Golden Merced Care Center?
It is part of Golden SNF Operations and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Golden Merced Care Center?
(209) 723-1056. The facility is located at 3170 M Street, Merced, CA 95340.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.