CAverage · score 43/100 · #752 of 1,154 in California
Golden Merced Care Center
3170 M Street, Merced, CA 95340 · 121 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in California
14 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 84)above median
$83,538 in fines in 3 years
Why Golden Merced Care Center is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against California nursing homes in the same size band (large, 121 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Golden Merced Care Center at a Glance
C
43/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.08 h.
46<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 84.
67<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
20<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $83,538 fines, 0 denials.
26<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: California, large facilities · CMS record 055988 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address3170 M Street, Merced, CA 95340
Phone2097231056
CountyMerced
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds121
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center - Merced, CA · 71 beds
- Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 16) — top 10%
2
Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr - Merced, CA · 79 beds
- Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 12 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 80) — below median
3
Merced Behavioral Center - Merced, CA · 96 beds
- Staffing 3.7 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in California
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.