Nursing homes in Merced, CA

Compare 6 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Merced, part of the Merced area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.7★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Merced, California, have access to six nursing homes located across the 95340, 95341, and 95348 ZIP codes. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities within Merced County hold an average overall rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars. Among these options, the Merced Behavioral Center stands out as the area's sole 5-star facility, reflecting the highest quality standards currently tracked through the federal nursing home rating system.

What to look for in Merced

• 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 2 of 6 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 3 of 6 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 6 highest rated nursing homes in Merced

1. 1
   Merced Behavioral Center

   Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium
   5.0
2. 2
   MERCED NURSING & REHABILITATION CTR

   CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES · Medium
   4.0
3. 3
   FRANCISCAN POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER

   AVALON HEALTH CARE · Medium
   4.0
4. 4
   LA SIERRA CARE CENTER

   CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES · Medium
   3.0
5. 5
   GOLDEN MERCED CARE CENTER

   GOLDEN SNF OPERATIONS · Large
   3.0
6. 6
   ANBERRY TRANSITIONAL CARE

   ANBERRY TRANSITIONAL CARE LLC · Large
   3.0

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