About Merced Behavioral Center
Nursing home overview and details
Merced Behavioral Center is a for-profit nursing home in Merced, CA, serving Merced County and the surrounding community. The facility has 96 certified beds with an average daily census of 91.4 residents.
Merced Behavioral Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1985, bringing 41 years of experience in long-term care.
Merced Behavioral Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong 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
Excellent
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Merced Behavioral Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Excellent
Quality Measures
Excellent
Staffing
Excellent
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Merced Behavioral Center provides 3.89 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.35 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 22.2%, which is lower than many facilities, suggesting staff stability. RN-specific turnover is 14.3%. Weekend staffing averages 3.14 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Merced Behavioral 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 Merced Behavioral Center
What is the CMS rating for Merced Behavioral Center?
Merced Behavioral Center has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Merced Behavioral Center have?
Merced Behavioral Center has 96 certified beds with an average daily census of 91.4 residents.
What type of facility is Merced Behavioral Center?
Merced Behavioral Center is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Merced County in Merced, CA.
How many doctors practice at Merced Behavioral Center?
Affiliated doctor information is not currently available for Merced Behavioral Center.
Does Merced Behavioral Center have any safety concerns?
Merced Behavioral Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·