Nursing homes in Merkel, TX

Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Merkel, part of the Taylor area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 1★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Merkel, Texas, and the surrounding Taylor County region have access to one licensed nursing facility serving the 79536 ZIP code. According to current CMS Care Compare data, the area maintains an average overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Merkel Nursing Center, operated by EMI HEALTHCARE LLC, is the primary provider in the city and currently holds a 1-star designation within the federal quality reporting system.

What to look for in Merkel

• 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• No home in Merkel reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Merkel Nursing Center at 1★.
• 1 of 1 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

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