About Merkel Nursing Center
Nursing home overview and details
Merkel Nursing Center is a for-profit nursing home in Merkel, TX, serving Taylor County and the surrounding community. The facility has 65 certified beds with an average daily census of 27.2 residents.
Merkel Nursing Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2005, bringing 21 years of experience in long-term care.
CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Merkel, TX, 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
Poor
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Merkel Nursing Center has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Poor
Quality Measures
Poor
Staffing
Below Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Merkel Nursing Center provides 3.18 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.48 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 64.9%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 60.0%. Weekend staffing averages 2.50 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Merkel Nursing Center has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS, and is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight, and has received 5 fines totaling $496,127. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Abuse Flag
This facility has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS.
Special Focus Facility
This facility is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Merkel Nursing Center
What is the CMS rating for Merkel Nursing Center?
Merkel Nursing Center has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Merkel Nursing Center have?
Merkel Nursing Center has 65 certified beds with an average daily census of 27.2 residents.
What type of facility is Merkel Nursing Center?
Merkel Nursing Center is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Taylor County in Merkel, TX.
How many doctors practice at Merkel Nursing Center?
Affiliated doctor information is not currently available for Merkel Nursing Center.
Does Merkel Nursing Center have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Merkel Nursing Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·