Merced Behavioral Center
Merced, California
1255 B Street, Merced, CA, 95340
Merced Behavioral Center Quality & Safety Report
Excellent
CMS Official Overall: 5★ / 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 →
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) 0.51 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.22 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.48 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 4 to 5 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 96 certified beds · ~91 avg residents/day (94% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Payment accepted
- Medicaid (Medicaid)
About
Merced Behavioral Center is a 96-bed skilled nursing facility located in Merced, California, operated as a for-profit limited liability company. The center maintains a five-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, including five-star designations in staffing, health inspections, and quality measures. The facility provides clinical services and behavioral health support within a residential setting.
Location
1255 B Street, Merced, CA, 95340, Merced, CA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Merced Behavioral Center?
- Merced Behavioral Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
- How did Merced Behavioral Center score on health inspections?
- Merced Behavioral Center received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Merced Behavioral Center?
- Merced Behavioral Center has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Merced Behavioral Center have?
- Merced Behavioral Center has 96 certified beds.
- Does Merced Behavioral Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Merced Behavioral Center accepts Medicaid.
- Where is Merced Behavioral Center located?
- Merced Behavioral Center is located at 1255 B Street, Merced, CA, 95340, Merced, California.
- How can I contact Merced Behavioral Center?
- You can reach Merced Behavioral Center by phone at +1 209-723-8814.
Nearby facilities
- La Sierra Care Center 1.4 mi
2424 M Street, Merced, CA, 95340
- Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr 1.4 mi
510 West 26th Street, Merced, CA, 95340
- Golden Merced Care Center 2.1 mi
3170 M St, Merced, 95348
- Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center 2.1 mi
3169 M St, Merced, 95348
- Anberry Transitional Care 2.9 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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