Merkel Nursing Center

Merkel, Texas

Address

1704 N 1st, Merkel, TX, 79536

Phone

+1 325-928-5673

1.5 /10

Merkel Nursing Center Quality & Safety Report

Poor

Inspections: 1★ (50%) Staffing: 4★ (25%) Quality: 1★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5

CMS data as of January 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 →

$123,592 fines 27 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
27 above national median
Total federal penalties
$123,592

CMS data as of January 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
4.55 hrs above national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.53 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
1.31 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
2.04 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating stable at 1 stars across 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Merkel Nursing Center 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility
Capacity
65 certified beds · ~27 avg residents/day (42% occupancy)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Merkel Nursing Center is a for-profit, 65-bed skilled nursing facility located in Merkel, Texas, operated by a limited liability company. According to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data, the facility maintains a 4-star staffing rating alongside 1-star ratings for health inspections and quality measures. These scores contribute to an overall 1-star CMS rating.

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Merkel Nursing Center?
Merkel Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How did Merkel Nursing Center score on health inspections?
Merkel Nursing Center received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Merkel Nursing Center?
Merkel Nursing Center has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Merkel Nursing Center have?
Merkel Nursing Center has 65 certified beds.
Does Merkel Nursing Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Merkel Nursing Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Merkel Nursing Center located?
Merkel Nursing Center is located at 1704 N 1st, Merkel, TX, 79536, Merkel, Texas.
How can I contact Merkel Nursing Center?
You can reach Merkel Nursing Center by phone at +1 325-928-5673.

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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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