Merced Behavioral Center
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 date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-05 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G |
| 2023-06-05 | F0657, F0812 | Develop 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 |
| 2023-06-05 | F0802, F0925 | Provide 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 |
| 2023-06-05 | F0550, F0584, F0585, F0641, F0689, F0730, F0755, F0791, F0880 | Honor 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 |
| 2019-11-15 | F0623, F0812 | Provide 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 |
| 2019-11-15 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D |
How is Merced Behavioral Center staffed relative to the CA average?
| Measure | This facility | CA average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.73549 | 4.51570 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 17.8 | 36.7 |
| Average number of residents per day | 93.7 | 87.9 |
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?