6 nursing homes in Merced, California
Merced County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 6
- average CMS stars
- 3.7
- Medicaid certified
- 6
- beds
- 555
Which Merced nursing homes take Medicaid
6 of the 6 nursing homes in Merced are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
Star ratings across Merced
The average overall CMS rating in Merced is 3.7 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 4 of 5 | 2 |
| 3 of 5 | 3 |
| 2 of 5 | 0 |
| 1 of 5 | 0 |
All 6 nursing homes in Merced
- Golden Merced Care Center3170 M Street, Merced 95340
- Anberry Post Acute1000 West Yosemite Avenue, Merced 95341
- Merced Behavioral Center1255 B Street, Merced 95341
- Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr510 West 26th Street, Merced 95340
- Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center3169 M Street, Merced 95348
- La Sierra Care Center2424 M Street, Merced 95340
Merced nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Merced Behavioral Center | 5 of 5 | 5 |
| Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center | 4 of 5 | 4 |
| La Sierra Care Center | 3 of 5 | 12 |
| Anberry Post Acute | 3 of 5 | 14 |
| Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr | 3 of 5 | 15 |
Fines and abuse flags in Merced
1 home was fined $9,110 in total over 3 years and none carries the CMS abuse icon.
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Who inspects nursing homes in California
California's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Merced
How much does a nursing home cost in California?
A shared room has a California median of $12,167 a month, a private room $15,178 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in California?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Merced, CA?
6 certified homes with 555 beds.
Which nursing homes in Merced have the best ratings?
Merced Behavioral Center has 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.