Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr
Merced, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055249) · 79 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (209) 723-2911 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr reports 4.29 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.5%.
Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Merced, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been federally certified since 1970 and offers 79 certified beds, with an average of 68.6 residents on any given day.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspections 3 stars, staffing 3 stars, and quality measures 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.29 per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — meaning this facility has no federal fines on record.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus program.
Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr is part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain, which operates 32 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars — notably lower than this facility's individual rating. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data source: CMS Care Compare, Medicare.gov nursing home database.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3 and nursing turnover of 54.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 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 listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 79 certified beds with an average daily census of 68.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain, which operates 32 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, and 5 stars respectively, combining to an overall rating of 4.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2097232911 and 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 2097232911 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055249?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.