Nursing home

Merced Behavioral Center

1255 B Street, Merced, CA 95341

★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures

Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.

Findings, latest cycle5
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles1
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds96

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 19 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

1 Actual harm to a resident18 No harm, but a risk of harm

Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.

Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Aug 21, 2026Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 11, 2026
Aug 21, 2026Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 11, 2026
Aug 21, 2026Food and nutritionEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. (F0805)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 11, 2026
Aug 21, 2026Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 11, 2026
Aug 21, 2026Nursing and physician servicesPost nurse staffing information every day. (F0732)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 11, 2026
Jun 5, 2023Building and environmentMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (F0925)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Food and nutritionProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (F0802)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Quality of life and careProvide or obtain dental services for each resident. (F0791)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Pharmacy and medicationsProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Nursing and physician servicesObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (F0730)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Quality of life and careProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F0692)Actual harm to a resident
isolated
Corrected: Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Resident assessment and care planningDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Resident rightsHonor 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)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Resident rightsHonor 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)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jul 7, 2023

Fines and payment denials

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

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day3.87California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.42California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends3.05California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year22.3%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds96
Residents per day, average92.6
OwnershipFor-profit, limited liability company
Legal business nameLegal Business Name Not Available
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceJun 26, 1985

Questions to ask when you call

Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov

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