Merced Behavioral Center

For profit - Limited Liability company · 96 certified beds · CCN 05A147 · Merced · CA


Merced Behavioral Center is a 96-bed nursing home in MERCED, California. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1985-06-26. It averages 93.7 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Merced Behavioral Center?

CMS lists 17 health-inspection deficiencies for Merced Behavioral Center since 2019-11-15: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2023-06-05.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2023-06-05F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.G
2023-06-05F0657, F0812Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2023-06-05F0802, F0925Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E
2023-06-05F0550, F0584, F0585, F0641, F0689, F0730, F0755, F0791, F0880Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / 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. / Honor 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. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2019-11-15F0623, F0812Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2019-11-15F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D

How is Merced Behavioral Center staffed relative to the CA average?

MeasureThis facilityCA average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.735494.51570
Total nursing staff turnover (%)17.836.7
Average number of residents per day93.787.9

Who owns Merced Behavioral Center?

Merced Behavioral Center is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company.

Were you or a family member harmed at Merced Behavioral Center?