Nursing homes › California › Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr
510 West 26Th Street, Merced, CA 95340 · 2097232911 · 79 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Cambridge Healthcare Services, a group operating 32 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.5/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 1 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,091,988 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.29 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.80. Weekend total: 3.83. Nursing staff turnover: 54%.
All-time on record: 24 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2025-07-24 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-17 |
| 2025-04-18 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Health | corrected 2025-05-18 |
| 2025-04-18 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-05-18 |
| 2025-04-18 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Health | corrected 2025-05-18 |
| 2025-04-18 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-18 |
| 2025-04-18 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-18 |
| 2025-04-18 | Honor 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-18 |
| 2025-04-18 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-18 |
| 2025-04-18 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-18 |
| 2025-04-18 | Ensure 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-18 |
| 2025-04-18 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-18 |
| 2025-04-18 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Health | corrected 2025-05-18 |
| 2025-02-21 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2024-07-12 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Health | corrected 2024-07-29 |
| 2024-07-12 | Honor 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-29 |
| 2024-07-12 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-29 |
| 2024-07-12 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-29 |
| 2024-07-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-29 |
| 2024-07-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-29 |
| 2024-07-12 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-29 |
| 2024-07-12 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Health | corrected 2024-07-29 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRESCENT FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 12/19/2008 |
| BERING PROPERTIES LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 6% | since 10/10/2013 |
| JENMAX ENTERPRISES LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 23% | since 02/01/2007 |
| JK-CSH JV LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 12% | since 11/01/2006 |
| MANHATTAN FIVE PARTNERS LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 7% | since 11/01/2006 |
| WIN WIN ENTERPRISES, LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 35% | since 02/01/2007 |
| BH ALLIANCE | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2006 |
| THE JACOB WINTNER TRUST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2006 |
| THE WINTNER LIVING TRUST DATED 7/08/1992 | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2007 |
| WINTNER, JACOB | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2007 |
| BRETSCH, GREGORY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/25/2019 |
| DAROUZE, MICHAEL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/22/2024 |
| SMEDRA, IRA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2007 |
| WINTNER, JACOB | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2007 |
| CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2014 |
| BRETSCH, GREGORY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/25/2019 |
| BUTENKO, JULIE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/24/2023 |
| CAPELA, HEIDI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/03/2023 |
| DAROUZE, MICHAEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/22/2024 |
| HASSELL, LANCE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/25/2022 |
| KAUR, NEELAM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| LUTZ, LINDA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2012 |
| MANOHARAN, ARUN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/24/2022 |
| SALAZAR, PAULINA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/14/2020 |
| SMEDRA, IRA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2007 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 055249. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.