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Merced Behavioral Center
Scout 100Merced, CA · 96 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Merced's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,860–$14,820/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Merced, California
Every licensed senior community in the Merced, CA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
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Cost of senior care in Merced
Local Merced-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Merced prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$6,520/mo median
typical range $5,220–$8,150
Memory Care
$6,080/mo median
typical range $4,860–$7,600
Skilled Nursing
$11,930/mo median
typical range $9,860–$14,820
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,520/mo median
typical range $2,800–$6,690
Residential Care Home
$5,870/mo median
typical range $4,700–$7,340
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Merced using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Merced.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 10 communities in Merced, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Atwater, CA · 99 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Atwater's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,860–$14,820/mo
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Grace Home Inc.
Scout 79Livingston, CA · 33 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Livingston.
Est. $9,860–$14,820/mo
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Merced, CA · 71 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Merced.
Est. $9,860–$14,820/mo
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Merced, CA · 79 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Merced.
Est. $9,860–$14,820/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Anberry Post Acute
Scout 67Merced, CA · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Merced.
Est. $9,860–$14,820/mo
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New Bethany Skilled Nursing
Scout 63Los Banos, CA · 35 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Los Banos.
Est. $9,860–$14,820/mo
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La Sierra Care Center
Scout 55Merced, CA · 68 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Merced.
Est. $9,860–$14,820/mo
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Golden Merced Care Center
Scout 52Merced, CA · 121 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Merced.
Est. $9,860–$14,820/mo
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Los Banos Post Acute
Scout 46Los Banos, CA · 59 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Los Banos.
Est. $9,860–$14,820/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Merced, CA?
In the Merced, CA area, assisted living typically runs $5,220–$8,150/month (median $6,520), memory care $4,860–$7,600/month (median $6,080), and skilled nursing $9,860–$14,820/month (median $11,930) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
How are the 10 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.