Golden Merced Care Center in Merced, CA

Golden Merced Care Center is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Merced, California. It is located in Merced county at 3170 M Street, Merced, California 95340. You can reach out to the office of Golden Merced Care Center via phone at (209) 723-1056. This skilled nursing facility has 121 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 89.42%. Its legal business name is Merced SNF Operations LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company. It is part of Golden SNF Operations, a chain of 7 nursing homes.

Golden Merced Care Center (Medicare CCN 055988) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1968 (58 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in March, 2025.

Contact Information

Golden Merced Care Center
3170 M Street, Merced, California 95340
(209) 723-1056

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Nursing Home Profile

NameGolden Merced Care Center
Location3170 M Street, Merced, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds121
Occupancy Rate89.42%
Medicare ID (CCN)055988
Legal Business NameMerced SNF Operations LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Limited Liability Company
ChainGolden SNF Operations (7 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating2.9 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Golden Merced Care Center in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1326758566
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameMerced SNF Operations LLC
Doing Business AsEvergreen Healthcare Group
Address3170 M St, Merced, CA 95348
Phone Number917-251-2850

NPI Number1700870797
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameAvalon Care Center-merced Hy-lond LLC
Doing Business AsHy-lond Health Care Center-merced
Address3170 M St, Merced, CA 95348
Phone Number209-723-1056

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Golden Merced Care Center are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Golden Merced Care Center give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Golden Merced Care Center, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.083.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.380.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.180.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.522.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.743.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.230.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.060.07
Total nursing staff turnover58.3%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover63.6%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$83,538
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties1

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in March, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Golden Merced Care Center for 14 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 33 citations since 2019 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
May 19, 2026Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 10, 2026
May 1, 2026Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 19, 2026
Apr 9, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 10, 2026
Nov 19, 2025Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 20, 2025
Jul 16, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 21, 2025
Jul 11, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedPast non-compliance (already corrected)
Jun 11, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 13, 2025
Apr 2, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 22, 2025
Mar 21, 2025Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 21, 2025Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 21, 2025Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 21, 2025Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 21, 2025Ensure 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, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 21, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 21, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 21, 2025Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 21, 2025Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 21, 2025Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Feb 10, 2025Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Feb 28, 2025
Nov 22, 2024Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 6, 2024
Nov 7, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Nov 25, 2024
May 2, 2024Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
F0800, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 6, 2024
May 2, 2024Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
F0849, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 6, 2024
Oct 17, 2023Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 9, 2023
Oct 4, 2023Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Nov 1, 2023
Sep 1, 2023Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 15, 2023
Apr 12, 2019Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 3, 2019
Apr 12, 2019Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
F0838, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Jul 3, 2019
Apr 12, 2019Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Jul 3, 2019
Apr 12, 2019Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 3, 2019

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Golden Merced Care Center, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased16.6113.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight3.025.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.440.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.281.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms012.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.093.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine86.1493.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine70.0782.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication01.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened11.7614.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication17.6819.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine88.4695.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine85.9579.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers6.844.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence23.1419.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication17.8615.38

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