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Merced Behavioral Center

1255 B Street, Merced, CA 95341 · (209) 723-8814 · 96 certified beds

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5

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CMS overall star rating: this provider 5/5; median among 1,154 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.

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Ownership

CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Limited Liability company.

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.74 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.35. Weekend total: 3.01. Nursing staff turnover: 18%.

Inspection deficiencies

In the downloaded CMS dataset: 17 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2023-06-05Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. GHealthcorrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. FHealthcorrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. FHealthcorrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. EHealthcorrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. EHealthcorrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. DHealthcorrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05Honor 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. DHealthcorrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05Honor 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. DHealthcorrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. DHealthcorrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. DHealthcorrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. DHealthcorrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. DHealthcorrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. DHealthcorrected 2023-07-07
2023-06-05Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. DHealthcorrected 2023-07-07

Federal penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

No detailed ownership records on file.

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How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Merced Behavioral Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 05A147), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/merced-behavioral-center-merced-ca/

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 05A147. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.