Merced Behavioral Center
Merced, CA · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 05A147) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (209) 723-8814 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Merced Behavioral Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are both also 5 stars.
Merced Behavioral Center reports 3.74 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 17.8%.
Merced Behavioral Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Merced Behavioral Center is a Medicaid-certified nursing home in Merced, California, licensed for 96 beds with an average of 93.7 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been federally certified since June 26, 1985. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Merced Behavioral Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. All four CMS component ratings are 5 stars: health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. This places the facility well above the state average across every measured category.
Nurse staffing data show 3.74 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 17.8%. These figures support the facility's 5-star staffing rating.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is noted in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated for Merced Behavioral Center. No chain affiliation information was provided in the available data.
Families should verify current details, including any updates to ratings, penalties, or ownership, directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Merced Behavioral Center has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
According to CMS data, this facility is certified as a Medicaid provider.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.74 total nurse hours per resident per day and a nursing staff turnover rate of 17.8%, with a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Merced Behavioral Center is certified for 96 beds and had an average of 93.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been federally certified since June 26, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Merced Behavioral Center scores 5 stars in each of these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2097238814 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2097238814 to schedule a tour and ask directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/05A147?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.