Merkel Nursing Center
Nursing home in Merkel, Texas
Merkel, Texas · Taylor
Medium · For Profit · Urban
About Merkel Nursing Center
Merkel Nursing Center is a medium nursing home located in Merkel, Texas, operated by EMI HEALTHCARE LLC. Its CMS Five-Star overall rating is 1 out of 5 — much below average for TX. Health inspections rate 1/5, staffing 2/5, and quality measures 1/5.
Merkel Nursing Center is one of 1 nursing homes in Merkel, Texas. The suburb average is 1★, and Merkel Nursing Center rates 1★ overall. It currently scores at or above every other home in Merkel on overall rating.
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What does Merkel Nursing Center cost?
Merkel Nursing Center does not publish a public rate sheet. The figures below are state and national median monthly costs for nursing home care, based on the Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Use them as a planning benchmark — request a written quote from Merkel Nursing Center for your specific room type, level of care, and Medicaid status.
| Room type | Texas median | National median | Annual (Texas) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-private room | $5,475/mo | $8,669/mo | $65,700 |
| Private room | $7,270/mo | $9,733/mo | $87,240 |
Estimates only. Actual prices vary by room, care level, and payor source. See our guide to paying for a nursing home and VA Aid & Attendance benefits.
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Cost & funding guide for Merkel
Nursing home costs in Texas vary by room type and payor source. Use these guides to plan your budget, understand Medicaid eligibility, and compare payment options.
Frequently asked questions about Merkel Nursing Center
Five-Star Quality Ratings are published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) using data from health inspections, payroll-based staffing reports, and clinical quality measures. Ratings reflect the most recent CMS extract we have imported — always confirm current ratings on Medicare.gov Care Compare before making care decisions.
Last updated: September 4, 2026 · Data refreshed from CMS Care Compare.