GOLDEN MERCED CARE CENTER
3170 M STREET, Merced, CA 95340
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How GOLDEN MERCED CARE CENTER Compares
GOLDEN MERCED CARE CENTER is a 121-bed for-profit nursing facility in Merced, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.6%) is above the California average of 4.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 121 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Merced, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.5% — worse than the California average of 11.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.6% — worse than the California average of 4.5% (69% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.0% — worse than the California average of 23.1% (34% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GOLDEN MERCED CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GOLDEN MERCED CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Merced.
How is GOLDEN MERCED CARE CENTER addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is GOLDEN MERCED CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.5% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GOLDEN MERCED CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GOLDEN MERCED CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does GOLDEN MERCED CARE CENTER lag behind other Merced options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.7 stars across 6 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GOLDEN MERCED CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Merced
Merced sits in Merced County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.2% of the population — a lower share of seniors than California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 30,765 (11.2%)
- Median age
- 31.2 years
- Median household income
- $56,330
- Median home value
- $268,800
Demographics for Merced County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Merced.
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