La Sierra Care Center
Merced, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055271) · 68 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (209) 723-4224 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
La Sierra Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the state average for California of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are also both 3 out of 5 stars.
La Sierra Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.93 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.9%.
CMS reports no federal fines on record for La Sierra Care Center, with zero total fines and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus program flag noted for this facility in the CMS data.
About this facility
La Sierra Care Center is a 68-bed skilled nursing facility in Merced, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. It is operated under a for-profit limited liability company structure and currently serves an average of 65.8 residents. The facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, La Sierra Care Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average for California (3.16). Its component ratings are also 3 stars across the board: 3 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.93 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at about 0.52 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus program designation noted in the data provided.
La Sierra Care Center is part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain, which operates 32 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars, below this facility's individual rating of 3 stars.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly at the Care Compare listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
La Sierra Care Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS lists as at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, 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 about 3.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is 54.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
La Sierra Care Center has 68 certified beds and an average of 65.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain, which includes 32 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification in 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each rated 1 to 5 stars; for this facility all four ratings are 3 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines such as short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 2097234224 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2097234224 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055271?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.