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
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Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1685 Shaffer Rd, Atwater, CA 95301 · Merced County
Anberry Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers a continuum of post-acute care driven by people caring for others. We care about our residents, their families, and one another. Our core values and family culture compel us to provide compassionate care and achieve quality outcomes. Each day is centered around these them…
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ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 96% full (95 of 99 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Atwater's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Atwater, CA, with 99 certified beds and an average of about 95 residents per day. It operates as part of the Generations Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.56 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.19 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.56 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Atwater for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 99
- Avg. residents/day
- 95
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Generations Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 555244
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,860–$14,820/mo (median $11,930) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Merced prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.56
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.19
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 30.8%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 7
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2026-01-23
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (19 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-01-23Severity F — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2026-01-23Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2026-01-23Severity F — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
2026-01-23Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
2026-01-23Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2026-01-23Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2026-01-23Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2025-02-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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…
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Scheduled transportation
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Private rooms available
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
1685 Shaffer Rd, Atwater, CA
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
How much does Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center cost?
Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Atwater, CA area typically runs $9,860–$14,820 per month (median $11,930, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 3.56 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 19 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-23). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 96% full (95 of 99 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offer?
Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Atwater, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 99 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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