About La Sierra Care Center
Nursing home overview and details
La Sierra Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Merced, CA, serving Merced County and the surrounding community. The facility has 68 certified beds with an average daily census of 66 residents.
La Sierra Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1967, bringing 59 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, which provides administrative support and oversight.
The facility holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Merced, CA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
La Sierra Care Center has received a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. This composite rating helps families compare nursing homes when evaluating care options.
Health Inspection
Average
Quality Measures
Average
Staffing
Below Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
La Sierra Care Center provides 3.90 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.47 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 57.9%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 88.9%. Weekend staffing averages 3.55 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
La Sierra Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About La Sierra Care Center
What is the CMS rating for La Sierra Care Center?
La Sierra Care Center has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does La Sierra Care Center have?
La Sierra Care Center has 68 certified beds with an average daily census of 66 residents.
What type of facility is La Sierra Care Center?
La Sierra Care Center is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Merced County in Merced, CA.
How many doctors practice at La Sierra Care Center?
1 physicians are affiliated with La Sierra Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does La Sierra Care Center have any safety concerns?
La Sierra Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·