Merced Behavioral Center
1255 B Street · 96 beds · (209) 723-8814
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How Merced compares
| Merced | Merced County | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing homes | 6 | 10 | 1,165 |
| Average Medicare overall rating | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.2 |
| Rated 4 or 5 stars | 50% | 50% | 46% |
| Citations per home, last 3 years | 22.7 | 21.6 | 41.3 |
| Serious citations per home | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Homes with a federal fine | 17% | 10% | 39% |
Serious means actual harm or immediate danger (Medicare severity G–L). Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.
| Nursing home | Overall | Inspections | Staffing | Citations, 3 yrs | Serious | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merced Behavioral Center 96 beds | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5 | 0 | None |
| Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center 71 beds | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | 16 | 3 | $9,110 |
| Anberry Post Acute 120 beds | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | 38 | 0 | None |
| Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr 79 beds | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | 25 | 0 | None |
| Golden Merced Care Center 121 beds | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | 25 | 0 | None |
| LA Sierra Care Center 68 beds | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | 27 | 0 | None |
Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center
3169 M Street · 71 beds · Avalon Health Care · (209) 722-6231
4of 5
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Anberry Post Acute
1000 West Yosemite Avenue · 120 beds · (209) 783-9200
4of 5
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Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr
510 West 26th Street · 79 beds · Cambridge Healthcare Services · (209) 723-2911
3of 5
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Golden Merced Care Center
3170 M Street · 121 beds · Golden Snf Operations · (209) 723-1056
3of 5
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LA Sierra Care Center
2424 M Street · 68 beds · Cambridge Healthcare Services · (209) 723-4224
3of 5
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How to read these ratings
Medicare rates every certified nursing home from one to five stars. The inspection rating weighs most. Staffing comes from payroll records, quality from health measures such as falls and infections. Visit at different times of day before you decide.
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Nursing homes near Merced
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare, processed October 1, 2026. Agencies are listed by the city of their office; many serve nearby cities too. Confirm a license with the state before you decide.