Merced Behavioral Center in Merced, CA

Merced Behavioral Center is a medicaid certified nursing home in Merced, California. It is located in Merced county at 1255 B Street, Merced, California 95341. You can reach out to the office of Merced Behavioral Center via phone at (209) 723-8814. This skilled nursing facility has 96 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 97.6%. Its legal business name is Legal Business Name Not Available and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company.

Merced Behavioral Center (Medicare CCN 05A147) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1985 (41 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in February, 2025.

Contact Information

Merced Behavioral Center
1255 B Street, Merced, California 95341
(209) 723-8814

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Nursing Home Profile

NameMerced Behavioral Center
Location1255 B Street, Merced, California
Certified ByMedicaid
No. of Certified Beds96
Occupancy Rate97.6%
Medicare ID (CCN)05A147
Legal Business NameLegal Business Name Not Available
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Limited Liability Company

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

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

NPI Number1124170139
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameCF Merced Behavioral, LLC
Doing Business AsMerced Behavioral Center
Address1255 B Street, Merced, CA 95340
Phone Number209-723-8814

NPI Number1245342021
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameMerced Manor, Inc.
Doing Business AsMerced Behavioral Health Center
Address1255 B St, Merced, CA 95340
Phone Number209-723-8814

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Merced Behavioral Center are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Merced Behavioral 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 Merced Behavioral 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 day3.743.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.350.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.060.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.322.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.013.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.110.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day00.07
Total nursing staff turnover17.8%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover14.3%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 Fines0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$0
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties0

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in February, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Merced Behavioral Center for 0 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). All 17 citations since 2019 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Jun 5, 2023Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Procure 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, widespreadCorrected by Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
F0802, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925, Environmental, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
F0585, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Ensure 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
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 7, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 7, 2023
Nov 15, 2019Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Dec 24, 2019
Nov 15, 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 Dec 24, 2019
Nov 15, 2019Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 24, 2019

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Merced Behavioral 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 increased0.8313.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight4.145.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder00.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection01.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms0.5812.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.653.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.7293.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine87.7682.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationNot Available1.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened0.9514.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication34.8119.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine97.1295.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccineNot Available79.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers04.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence1.5719.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationNot Available15.38

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