La Sierra Care Center
Merced, California
2424 M Street, Merced, CA, 95340
La Sierra Care Center Quality & Safety Report
Average
CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
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
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.35 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.05 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.50 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.03 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 2 to 3 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 68 certified beds · ~65 avg residents/day (95% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
La Sierra Care Center is a for-profit, 68-bed skilled nursing facility located in Merced, California. The center maintains an overall 3-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, with consistent 3-star ratings across staffing, health inspections, and quality measures. It provides long-term care and sub-acute services as a corporate-owned entity.
Location
2424 M Street, Merced, CA, 95340, Merced, CA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for La Sierra Care Center?
- La Sierra Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
- How did La Sierra Care Center score on health inspections?
- La Sierra Care Center received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for La Sierra Care Center?
- La Sierra Care Center has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does La Sierra Care Center have?
- La Sierra Care Center has 68 certified beds.
- Does La Sierra Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, La Sierra Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is La Sierra Care Center located?
- La Sierra Care Center is located at 2424 M Street, Merced, CA, 95340, Merced, California.
- How can I contact La Sierra Care Center?
- You can reach La Sierra Care Center by phone at +1 209-723-4224.
Nearby facilities
- Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr 0.1 mi
510 West 26th Street, Merced, CA, 95340
- Golden Merced Care Center 0.8 mi
3170 M St, Merced, 95348
- Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center 0.8 mi
3169 M St, Merced, 95348
- Merced Behavioral Center 1.4 mi
1255 B Street, Merced, CA, 95340
- Anberry Transitional Care 1.6 mi
1000 West Yosemite Avenue, Merced, CA, 95341
About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
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