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HomeCaliforniaMerced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr

Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr

510 West 26th Street, Merced, CA 953402097232911WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.8on Google(9 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
79
certified

How Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
CA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
3/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.29 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.80 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
54.5%
CA average
36.7%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the California average of 3.2/5.
Reported RN time is 0.80 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.67.
Staff turnover is 54.5%, higher than the California average of 36.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 12, 2024
Most recent cycle
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 18, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 5 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
Merced County 65+
32,222
11.4% of county
County Population
282,290
Merced County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Merced, California with 79 certified beds. It has been operating since 1970. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
79
Avg Residents/Day
68.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1970
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Merced
Last Inspection
Apr 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13
Weighted Score
79.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (24)

F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Mar 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0801Potential for Harm

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Survey: Apr 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Apr 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Apr 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Apr 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Apr 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Apr 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Apr 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: Apr 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0912Minimal Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: Apr 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Jul 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jul 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jul 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jul 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jul 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0912Minimal Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: Jul 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 13, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0912Minimal Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: Sep 13, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.50 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.99 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.80 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.29 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.83 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
54.5%
RN Turnover
88.9%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (41)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CRESCENT FACILITIES OPERATIONS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Dec 19, 2008
BERING PROPERTIES LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization6%Oct 10, 2013
JENMAX ENTERPRISES LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization23%Feb 1, 2007
JK-CSH JV LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization12%Nov 1, 2006
MANHATTAN FIVE PARTNERS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization7%Nov 1, 2006
WIN WIN ENTERPRISES, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization35%Feb 1, 2007
BH ALLIANCEINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2006
THE JACOB WINTNER TRUSTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2006
THE WINTNER LIVING TRUST DATED 7/08/1992INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2007
WINTNER, JACOBINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2007
BRETSCH, GREGORYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AFeb 25, 2019
DAROUZE, MICHAELMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 22, 2024
SMEDRA, IRACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2007
WINTNER, JACOBCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2007
CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2014
BRETSCH, GREGORYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 25, 2019
BUTENKO, JULIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 24, 2023
CAPELA, HEIDIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 3, 2023
DAROUZE, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 22, 2024
HASSELL, LANCEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 25, 2022
KAUR, NEELAMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 16, 2023
LUTZ, LINDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2012
MANOHARAN, ARUNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 24, 2022
SALAZAR, PAULINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 14, 2020
SMEDRA, IRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2007
WINTNER, JACOBOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2007
510 W. 26TH STREET LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 15, 2006
CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 20, 2025
JENMAX ENTERPRISES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 15, 2006
JK-CSH JV LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 15, 2006
WIN WIN ENTERPRISES, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 15, 2006
BRETSCH, GREGORYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 25, 2019
BUTENKO, JULIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 24, 2023
CAPELA, HEIDIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 3, 2023
DAROUZE, MICHAELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 24, 2025
HASSELL, LANCEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 25, 2022
LUTZ, LINDAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2012
MANOHARAN, ARUNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 24, 2022
SALAZAR, PAULINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 14, 2020
SMEDRA, IRAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2007
WINTNER, JACOBADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2007

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr
Merced, CACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
La Sierra Care Center
Merced, CA528 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Golden Merced Care Center
Merced, CA1,056 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $101,020
Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center
Merced, CA3,696 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $9,110
Merced Behavioral Center
Merced, CA1.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Anberry Post Acute
Merced, CA3.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Atwater, CA7.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr
Merced, CA · Current facility
—4/53/53/5None recorded
La Sierra Care Center
Merced, CA
528 ft3/53/53/5None recorded
Golden Merced Care Center
Merced, CA
1,056 ft3/53/53/5$101,020
Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center
Merced, CA
3,696 ft4/54/53/5$9,110
Merced Behavioral Center
Merced, CA
1.5 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Anberry Post Acute
Merced, CA
3.0 mi2/52/51/5None recorded
Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Atwater, CA
7.1 mi5/54/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr?▾
Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr had any health inspection violations?▾
Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr had 13 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 18, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr?▾
Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr provides 4.29 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours, 0.99 LPN hours, and 2.50 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 54.5%.
How many beds does Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr have?▾
Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr has 79 certified beds with an average of 68.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 87% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 5 in Merced. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr?▾
On Google Maps, Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr has a rating of 2.8 out of 5 based on 9 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Cambridge Healthcare Services

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