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Merced Behavioral Center

1255 B STREET, MERCED, CA, 95341

(209) 723-8814

96 licensed beds

★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall5/5 health inspections5/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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1255 B Street

Merced, CA 95341

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

05A147

Care type

Nursing home

County

Merced

Facility name

Merced Behavioral Center

Street address

1255 B STREET

City / state / ZIP

Merced, CA 95341

Phone

(209) 723-8814

About this facility — Merced Behavioral Center

Merced Behavioral Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Merced, California. It is licensed for 96 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).

It is one of 27 senior care facilities in Merced and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Merced Behavioral Center 40 times across 6 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1985-06-26

CMS overall rating

5 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

0 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2025-02-26

Nurse staffing

3.7 hours per resident per day

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2023-06-05Health inspection14 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-07-07

F-0584

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2023-07-07

F-0585

D · No harm found

Honor 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.

Corrected 2023-07-07

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-07-07

F-0657

F · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-07-07

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-07-07

F-0692

G · Actual harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-07-07

F-0730

D · No harm found

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2023-07-07

F-0755

D · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-07-07

F-0791

D · No harm found

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2023-07-07

F-0802

E · No harm foundFood safety

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Corrected 2023-07-07

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-07-07

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-07-07

F-0925

E · No harm found

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2023-07-07

2019-11-15Health inspection3 citations

F-0623

E · No harm found

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2019-12-24

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2019-12-24

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2019-12-24

3 earlier / fire-safety inspections (23 citations)

2025-02-26Fire-safety inspection9 citations

E-0039

E · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-03-24

K-0293

D · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-03-24

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-03-24

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-03-24

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-03-24

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-03-24

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-03-24

K-0918

D · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-03-24

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-03-24

2023-06-05Fire-safety inspection10 citations

K-0345

E · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-06-26

K-0347

D · No harm found

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2023-06-26

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-06-26

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-06-26

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-06-26

K-0500

D · No harm found

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2023-06-26

K-0521

D · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-06-26

K-0918

D · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-06-26

K-0919

D · No harm found

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2023-06-26

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-06-26

2019-11-15Fire-safety inspection4 citations

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2020-01-03

K-0345

E · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2020-01-03

K-0911

D · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2020-01-03

K-0918

E · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2020-01-03

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 05A147.

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CMS Nursing Home Compare

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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