MERCED NURSING & REHABILITATION CTR
510 WEST 26TH STREET, Merced, CA 95340
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How MERCED NURSING & REHABILITATION CTR Compares
MERCED NURSING & REHABILITATION CTR is a 79-bed for-profit nursing facility in Merced, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.6%) is below the California average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 79 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% 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: 12.8% — worse than the California average of 11.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — about the same as the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.6% — better than the California average of 4.5% (64% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.7% — better than the California average of 23.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MERCED NURSING & REHABILITATION CTR
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MERCED NURSING & REHABILITATION CTR with other nursing homes in Merced.
What keeps MERCED NURSING & REHABILITATION CTR's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help MERCED NURSING & REHABILITATION CTR keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.6% here versus 4.5% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MERCED NURSING & REHABILITATION CTR?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains MERCED NURSING & REHABILITATION CTR's rating advantage in Merced?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.7 stars across 6 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at MERCED NURSING & REHABILITATION CTR?
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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