Golden Merced Care Center

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies

National median: 7

15 above national median

Total federal penalties

$103,467

CMS data as of March 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing

National median: 4.12 hrs

4.29 hrs near national median

Registered nurse (RN)

0.36 hrs

Licensed practical nurse (LPN)

1.17 hrs

Certified nursing aide (CNA)

2.54 hrs

Physical therapy

0.02 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating stable at 2 stars across 18 data points.

Facility profile

Type

Skilled Nursing Facility · Nursing home · Medical Center

Capacity

121 certified beds · ~106 avg residents/day (88% occupancy)

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

Payment accepted

Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Golden Merced Care Center is a 121-bed skilled nursing facility located in Merced, California, operated by a for-profit limited liability company. According to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data, the center holds two-star ratings across all categories, including overall performance, staffing levels, health inspections, and quality measures. The facility provides long-term care and medical services to residents within the Merced metropolitan area.

Location

3170 M St, Merced, 95348, Merced, CA

Recent reviews

• Daisy Flores ★☆☆☆☆ November 20, 2025

  Please don’t let the Google rating fool you. My partner was admitted here and did not stay long due to the conditions. The facility felt poorly maintained from the moment we arrived — the entrance door was broken, the building smelled strongly and unpleasantly, and the rooms showed visible neglect, including holes in the walls. When I came to visit, I wasn’t greeted by staff at the front desk. They simply stared at me and didn’t ask for identification, my relation to the patient, or any questions at all. I was allowed to walk in without any security checks, which was very concerning. The foul odor continued throughout the main entrance and into my partner’s room. He requested a transfer, but we were told the process would take a long time. Because of this, he had to leave against medical advice and was re-admitted to the hospital to restart the process. He was eventually advised to pursue home health care or another facility instead. Please don’t let the Google rating mislead you — our experience was extremely disappointing.

• Shirley Hale ★★★★★ October 3, 2025

  It was a great a Experian activities, physical therapy was fantastic. Therapy got to go home when I got here I couldn't walk and now I am running out this door with the walker, and I LOVE BINGO..

• Tracie ★☆☆☆☆ September 6, 2025

  They have unsafe food handling practices

• Jestiny Roberts ★★☆☆☆ August 22, 2025

  Place seem friendly but it's old and dated apparents and also some staff are frustrated with lack of strong management or help

• cindy ruiz ★☆☆☆☆ July 15, 2025

  my mother was here for rehab after a month long stay at mercy medical. no physcian ever came to see her while she was there. she was diabetic and often said they didn't take good care of her. the cna ernie was often rude to my mother yelling at her and hating his job. my mom would tell me that he would be rude to her. my mother was blind. she needed help without being belittled. they check on their patients like once every 8 hours. the rooms look like they were made in 70s. they lost my mothers blanket and flowers. i asked repeatedly about them and never heard back. they say items need to be added to their inventory list but no one actually fills it out. the nurses take like an hour to respond to the call buttons. my mother died here. most of her items went missing and still yet unknown where they are. my mother often said she didn't remember if she got her medications. she was on over 12 medications with insulin and recalled not even half were given to her. if I could give negative stars i would. incredibly understaffed and the staff don't even want to assist patients without an attitude. only like two cnas were decent human beings. the physical therapist was wonderful. i know this place takes medical insurance patients but truly a terrible home. stay away.

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Golden Merced Care Center?

Golden Merced Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.

How did Golden Merced Care Center score on health inspections?

Golden Merced Care Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.

What is the staffing rating for Golden Merced Care Center?

Golden Merced Care Center has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.

How many beds does Golden Merced Care Center have?

Golden Merced Care Center has 121 certified beds.

Does Golden Merced Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

Yes, Golden Merced Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Where is Golden Merced Care Center located?

Golden Merced Care Center is located at 3170 M St, Merced, 95348, Merced, California.

How can I contact Golden Merced Care Center?

You can reach Golden Merced Care Center by phone at +1 209-723-1056.

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