Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center
Merced, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055979) · 71 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $9,110
Phone: (209) 722-6231 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.30 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 31.3%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $9,110.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Merced, California, certified by CMS since July 31, 1969 to accept both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 71 certified beds and an average daily census of 64.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.30, including 0.37 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is 31.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show this facility has 1 federal fine on record totaling $9,110.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
This facility is part of the Avalon Health Care chain, which operates 16 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars. Ownership of this facility has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.30 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a 31.3% nursing turnover rate and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $9,110.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 71 certified beds and an average daily census of 64.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Avalon Health Care chain, which operates 16 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 31, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 2097226231 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 2097226231 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055979?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.