Merced Behavioral Center

Nursing Home · Merced, CA

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number05A147

Contact & location

1255 B Street
Merced, CA 95341
Merced County
Phone
(209) 723-8814
ZIP code
95341 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
96
Residents per day
93.7 (98% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Medicare certified since
June 26, 1985
Participates in
Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.74 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.35 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.06 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.32 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.01 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
17.8 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
14.3 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 26, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
0.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
17 health · 23 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2023-06-05 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05 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		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05 Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05 Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-07
2019-11-15 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-24
2019-11-15 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 2019-12-24
2019-11-15 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-24

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ownership Data Not Available

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Merced Behavioral Center?

Merced Behavioral Center has a 5-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 Merced Behavioral Center have?

It has 96 certified beds and cares for about 94 residents per day.

Has Merced Behavioral Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Merced Behavioral Center?

(209) 723-8814. The facility is located at 1255 B Street, Merced, CA 95341.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.