FPoor · score 19/100 · #1133 of 1,170 in Texas
Merkel Nursing Center
1704 N. 1St, Merkel, TX 79536 · 65 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.3 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in Texas
29 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 815)bottom quarter
$318,060 in fines in 3 years
Why Merkel Nursing Center is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Texas nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 65 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.
Merkel Nursing Center at a Glance
F
19/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.35 h.
59<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: 815.
0<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: 1.
2<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $318,060 fines, 0 denials.
2<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.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Texas, medium facilities · CMS record 676053 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1704 N. 1St, Merkel, TX 79536
Phone3259285673
CountyTaylor
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds65
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityYes — CMS oversight programme
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