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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Golden Merced Care Center
3170 M Street, Merced, CA 95340 · Merced County
3.0CMS overall rating(209) 723-1056
52
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 86% full (104 of 121 beds occupied on an average day).
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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.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Merced
Golden Merced Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Merced, CA, with 121 certified beds and an average of about 104 residents per day. It operates as part of the Golden SNF Operations network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.39 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.38 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 58.7%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 15 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 5 federal fines totaling $103,467 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.39 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •15 deficiencies at last survey
- •$103,467 in federal fines
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Merced, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 121
- Avg. residents/day
- 104
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Golden SNF Operations
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 055988
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
- 4.39
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.38
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 58.7%
- 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)
- 15
- Federal fines
- 5 ($103,467)
- Total penalties
- 5
- Last standard survey
- 2025-03-21
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (32 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-04-09Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-11-19Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2025-07-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-07-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-06-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-04-02Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-03-21Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
2025-03-21Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-01 | Fine | $83,538 |
| 2023-08-14 | Fine | $4,196 |
| 2023-08-07 | Fine | $3,846 |
| 2023-07-17 | Fine | $9,440 |
| 2023-06-26 | Fine | $2,447 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
3170 M Street, Merced, CA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Golden Merced Care Center
How much does Golden Merced Care Center cost?
Golden Merced Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Merced, 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 Golden Merced Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Golden Merced Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Golden Merced Care Center?
Staff provide about 4.39 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 58.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Golden Merced Care Center?
Golden Merced Care Center has 32 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-03-21). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Golden Merced Care Center have availability?
Typically 86% full (104 of 121 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Golden Merced Care Center offer?
Golden Merced Care Center in Merced, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 121 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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