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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Grace Home Inc.
13435 Peach Avenue, Livingston, CA 95334 · Merced County
Providing safe and secure senior care for those in need, in a peaceful environment.
79
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
Photos via facility website.
Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 98% full (32 of 33 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.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Livingston
Grace Home Inc. is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Livingston, CA, with 33 certified beds and an average of about 32 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.40 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.27 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 16.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 9 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.40 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Livingston for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 33
- Avg. residents/day
- 32
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 05A110
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
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| 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
- 4.40
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.27
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 16.7%
- 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)
- 9
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-03-07
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (20 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-03-07Severity F — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2025-03-07Severity F — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
2025-03-07Severity F — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
2025-03-07Severity 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.
2025-03-07Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
2025-03-07Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
2025-03-07Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-03-07Severity E — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
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
Location
13435 Peach Avenue, Livingston, 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 Grace Home Inc.
How much does Grace Home Inc. cost?
Grace Home Inc. does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Livingston, 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 Grace Home Inc.'s Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Grace Home Inc. 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Grace Home Inc.?
Staff provide about 4.40 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 16.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Grace Home Inc.?
Grace Home Inc. has 20 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-03-07). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Grace Home Inc. have availability?
Typically 98% full (32 of 33 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 Grace Home Inc. offer?
Grace Home Inc. in Livingston, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 33 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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