Quick answers
- Where is Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
- 510 West 26th Street, Merced, CA 95340, in Merced County, California.
- What is the phone number of Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
- (209) 723-2911, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
- What did inspectors find at Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (September 13, 2019 to July 17, 2026), Medicare lists 27 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (September 13, 2019 to July 17, 2026), Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Center had 27 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 4.15 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 18, 2025 — 15 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 18, 2025 (standard health inspection); March 23, 2026 (complaint investigation); July 17, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 15 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0801 Level F
“Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0814 Level F
“Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”
F0605 Level D
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
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.”
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.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0561 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
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.”
F0758 Level D
“Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure 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.”
F0806 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.”
F0912 Level B
“Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.”
Previous cycle: July 12, 2024 — 10 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 12, 2024 (standard health inspection); February 21, 2025 (complaint investigation); July 24, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 10 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0814 Level F
“Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”
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.”
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0912 Level B
“Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.”
Earlier cycle: September 13, 2019 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 13, 2019 (standard health inspection).
Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0912 Level B
“Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.”
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 (19)
E0004 Level D
“Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).”
K0342 Level D
“Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0712 Level D
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0345 Level C
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
E0039 Level F
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0521 Level F
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0711 Level D
“Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0222 Level E
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0918 Level E
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0161 Level D
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
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 | 0.63 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.03 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.49 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.15 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.75 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.59 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 41.5% | 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 32 nursing homes: Cambridge Healthcare Services.
Legal business name: CF Merced, LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (11)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Facilities Operations LLC | Direct owner | 100% | December 19, 2008 |
| Bering Properties LLC | Indirect owner | 6% | October 10, 2013 |
| Jenmax Enterprises LLC | Indirect owner | 23% | February 1, 2007 |
| JK-CSH JV LLC | Indirect owner | 12% | November 1, 2006 |
| Manhattan Five Partners LLC | Indirect owner | 7% | November 1, 2006 |
| Win Win Enterprises, LLC | Indirect owner | 35% | February 1, 2007 |
| BH Alliance | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | November 1, 2006 |
| The Jacob Wintner Trust | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | November 1, 2006 |
| The Wintner Living Trust Dated 7/08/1992 | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | February 1, 2007 |
| Wintner, Jacob | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | February 1, 2007 |
| Cambridge Healthcare Services LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | April 1, 2014 |
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 | 79 |
| Average residents per day | 72.8 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Cambridge Healthcare Services |
| Legal business name | CF Merced, LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1970-01-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 510 West 26th Street, Merced, CA 95340 |
| County | Merced County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (209) 723‑2911 |
| CMS Certification Number | 055249 |
| Name in Medicare records | MERCED NURSING & REHABILITATION CTR |
| 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).
- La Sierra Care Center0.1 mi · Merced, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Golden Merced Care Center0.2 mi · Merced, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center0.7 mi · Merced, CA · 4 of 5 stars
- Merced Behavioral Center1.5 mi · Merced, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- Anberry Post Acute3.0 mi · Merced, CA · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Mercy Medical Center2.2 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