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Golden Merced Care Center

892 Valparaiso Court

4.2(127 ratings)· Merced average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Total units
6
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
121
Licensed operator
A Golden Care LLC
Facility size
Licensed for up to 6 residents

What Families Think

Reviews for Golden Merced Care Center are sharply mixed, with several families reporting serious concerns about staffing, cleanliness, and response times, while at least one reviewer praised the physical therapy and activities program. Multiple recent reviews describe long delays in getting help, unanswered phone calls, and a facility that felt neglected or poorly maintained.

The Good

  • Physical therapy praised as effective and motivating
  • Resident activities like bingo enjoyed by at least one reviewer
  • Small, licensed six-resident setting

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of slow or no response to call buttons
  • Several reviewers cite unanswered phone calls to the facility
  • Reports of dirty rooms, bad odors, and holes in walls
  • One report of insufficient weekend staffing tied to a resident's fall

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Golden Merced Care Center is a senior living community in Merced, California offering Assisted Living. Amenities include Social Activities, Housekeeping and Laundry Service. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 127 reviews.

About Golden Merced Care Center

A Golden Care is a assisted living community in Merced, California. The community is licensed for up to 6 residents.

Families rate A Golden Care 4.2 out of 5 based on 127 Google reviews.

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Types of Care at Golden Merced Care Center

Assisted Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Golden Merced Care Center

4.2overall · 127 ratings combined

4.2★ on Google (127)

David Dupertuis

Jun 2026

via Google

Not impressed with Golden Merced Care Center. My grandmother has been in the hospital and was discharged . She has to be at this place for a couple weeks. We were told that everything would be ready for her. But once we got her there . There was no bed the room was very dirty and so was the bathroom . We had to wait a hour for them to figure out how to get a bed in the room . Once they got a bed and made it they left and didnt help my grandmother into her bed . My wife and I had to help her get into the bed . Nurses didnt seem like they really care . Well cam say all of them there was one nurse that kinda helped . But I'm not impressed with this place . Our loved ones matter. My thing is I know they wouldn't treat there loved ones like this. Specially if that loved one is 91 years of age . Like my grandmother is . Very mad at this place

CaliLiving209

May 2026

via Google

My father has been in care at this facility for about a month now, and I dont think they have the manpower for there patient, or there nurses. It seems that most the nurses are young, and just either here for a paycheck or working on the career. It upsets me that they seem not to have enough assist to help there patients, and doing rounds to keep an eye on them during there recovery. My dad just fell this past Saturday may 23,2026, and he was flown out by a helicopter due to a bad head injury. That why I ask, why dont there staff keep an eye on there patients more, as well I've tried calling the facility 10 times, and no answer. As it seems they dont have enough staff on the weekends.

Danny Josie

Apr 2026

via Google

I thought this place was going to be a good fit for my loved one ! But I was wrong ! Took them almost 1hr 30 to go check up on her . She needed to use the restroom! She pressed the button for the longest time and no one ever checked up ! Called about 5 times and NO ANSWER !!!!! I’m so disappointed from this place!!! Definitely never will never again put my trust on this place ! So ridiculous!!! Definitely I do not recommend sending ur loved one here !! Pathetic !

Daisy Flores

Nov 2025

via Google

Please don’t let the Google rating fool you. My partner was admitted here and did not stay long due to the conditions. The facility felt poorly maintained from the moment we arrived — the entrance door was broken, the building smelled strongly and unpleasantly, and the rooms showed visible neglect, including holes in the walls. When I came to visit, I wasn’t greeted by staff at the front desk. They simply stared at me and didn’t ask for identification, my relation to the patient, or any questions at all. I was allowed to walk in without any security checks, which was very concerning. The foul odor continued throughout the main entrance and into my partner’s room. He requested a transfer, but we were told the process would take a long time. Because of this, he had to leave against medical advice and was re-admitted to the hospital to restart the process. He was eventually advised to pursue home health care or another facility instead. Please don’t let the Google rating mislead you — our experience was extremely disappointing.

Shirley Hale

Oct 2025

via Google

It was a great a Experian activities, physical therapy was fantastic. Therapy got to go home when I got here I couldn't walk and now I am running out this door with the walker, and I LOVE BINGO..

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Government Inspection History

18 inspection visits in the last three years, 52 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 19, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 10, 2026

May 1, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 19, 2026

Apr 9, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 10, 2026

Nov 19, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 20, 2025

Jul 16, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 21, 2025

Jul 11, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionPast Non-Compliance

Jun 11, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 13, 2025

Apr 2, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 22, 2025

Mar 21, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard20 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 28, 2025

  • Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 26, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 14, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 14, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 14, 2025

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 14, 2025

  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 14, 2025

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 14, 2025

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 14, 2025

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 31, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 14, 2025

  • Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 14, 2025

  • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 14, 2025

  • Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 31, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2025

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 26, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 26, 2025

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 26, 2025

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2025

  • List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 26, 2025

Feb 10, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 28, 2025

Nov 22, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 6, 2024

Nov 7, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 25, 2024

May 2, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
  • Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 6, 2024

  • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 6, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2024

Oct 17, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 9, 2023

Oct 4, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 1, 2023

Sep 1, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 15, 2023

Jul 13, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 25, 2023

Apr 12, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 3, 2019

  • Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 3, 2019

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 3, 2019

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 3, 2019

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2019

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2019

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2019

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 3, 2019

  • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 3, 2019

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 3, 2019

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Golden Merced Care Center offer?

Golden Merced Care Center offers Assisted Living.

Where is Golden Merced Care Center located?

Golden Merced Care Center is located at 892 Valparaiso Court in Merced, California.

What do families say about Golden Merced Care Center?

Reviews for Golden Merced Care Center are sharply mixed, with several families reporting serious concerns about staffing, cleanliness, and response times, while at least one reviewer praised the physical therapy and activities program. Multiple recent reviews describe long delays in getting help, unanswered phone calls, and a facility that felt neglected or poorly maintained.

How did Golden Merced Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Golden Merced Care Center had 18 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 52 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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