Quick answers
- Where is Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center?
- 3169 M Street, Merced, CA 95348, in Merced County, California.
- What is the phone number of Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center?
- (209) 722-6231, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $9,110.
- What did inspectors find at Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (February 15, 2019 to April 20, 2026), Medicare lists 30 health citations; the most serious was level G. 3 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (February 15, 2019 to April 20, 2026), Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center had 30 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 3 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $9,110 in total (1 fine, the latest on January 13, 2025). Nurse staffing is 4.02 hours per resident per day; the California average is 4.54 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: April 10, 2025 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 10, 2025 (standard health inspection); April 20, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 4 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
Previous cycle: December 1, 2022 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 1, 2022 (standard health inspection); December 11, 2024 (complaint investigation); January 13, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 5, 2025 (complaint investigation); June 12, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0657 Level G
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 9 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0600 Level E
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0641 Level E
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0695 Level E
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0806 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0825 Level D
“Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: February 15, 2019 — 15 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 15, 2019 (standard health inspection); October 2, 2023 (complaint investigation); January 30, 2024 (complaint investigation); April 17, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 16, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 29, 2024 (complaint investigation); September 17, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 14 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0604 Level E
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0584 Level E
“Honor 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.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0726 Level D
“Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0921 Level D
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (7)
K0325 Level D
“Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
E0031 Level D
“Provide emergency officials' contact information.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0918 Level D
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
E0006 Level D
“Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $9,110 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2025 | Fine | $9,110 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.43 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.08 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.50 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.02 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.69 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.29 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 30.6% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 50.0% | 37.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 16 nursing homes: Avalon Health Care.
Legal business name: Avalon Care Center-Merced Franciscan, LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (4)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon of California LLC | Direct owner | 100% | December 1, 2003 |
| Avalon Care LLC | Indirect owner | 100% | December 1, 2003 |
| Avalon Health Care Inc | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | December 1, 2003 |
| Avalon Health Care Management Inc | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | December 1, 2003 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 71 |
| Average residents per day | 69 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Avalon Health Care |
| Legal business name | Avalon Care Center-Merced Franciscan, LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1969-07-31 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 3169 M Street, Merced, CA 95348 |
| County | Merced County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (209) 722‑6231 |
| CMS Certification Number | 055979 |
| Name in Medicare records | FRANCISCAN POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Golden Merced Care Center0.5 mi · Merced, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Center0.7 mi · Merced, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- La Sierra Care Center0.8 mi · Merced, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Merced Behavioral Center2.1 mi · Merced, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- Anberry Post Acute3.7 mi · Merced, CA · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Mercy Medical Center1.6 mi · Merced, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Emanuel Medical Center24 mi · Turlock, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Memorial Hospital Los Banos27 mi · Los Banos, CA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13