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Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center

3169 M Street

4.5(66 ratings)· Merced average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Total units
71
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
71
Facility size
Licensed for up to 71 residents
Common stay type
Reviewers describe short-term rehab stays
Therapy services
On-site physical therapy support for residents

What Families Think

Families describe Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center as a caring, attentive skilled nursing facility, particularly praising nursing staff and physical therapy support. Most reviewers report positive experiences during short-term rehab or end-of-life care, though one review noted a concerning incident with a specific aide.

The Good

  • Nurses praised by name for excellent care
  • Physical therapy team described as patient and effective
  • Staff described as compassionate during end-of-life care
  • Facility noted as clean and welcoming
  • Strong communication from care team

The Bad

  • One report of an aide with unprofessional conduct and poor attitude

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center is a senior living community in Merced, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 66 reviews.

About Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center

Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Merced, California, with a licensed capacity of 71 residents.

Families consistently praise the nursing and care aide teams for their attentiveness and professionalism. Multiple reviews highlight the kindness and compassion of staff members, with one family noting they felt comforted knowing their mother was "surrounded by such compassionate people." Physical therapy teams are described as patient and engaged. The facility itself is reported as clean, and families appreciate the staff's responsiveness to individual needs, one daughter mentioned staff ordered special utensils to support her father's eating. Communication between care teams and families also comes up as a strength.

A small number of families have experienced inconsistency in aide performance, though such concerns appear isolated. The facility holds a 4.5-star Google rating across 66 reviews, reflecting generally strong satisfaction with care quality and the overall environment.

Types of Care at Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

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

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Reviews of Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center

4.5overall · 66 ratings combined

4.5★ on Google (66)

Erica Acosta

May 2026

via Google

I want to thank the nurses and the CNAs for all the Care they provided my mom in her time of need they provided top care and I couldn't be more grateful for all they did from their compassion to their patience to the dignity they provided their hard work and dedication shine through knowing my mom was surrounded by such compassionate people brought me comfort during the hardest time of my life they are truly angels doing God's work thank you from the bottom of my heart and to all the staff at Franciscan everyone was so kind and attentive ❤️

D A

Apr 2026

via Google

Great facility and staff! Can't say enough about the care my mother received. Caring staff made her last days comfortable and pleasant. My family appreciates all the work and care they provided in our time of need. Thank you again!

Cecilia Soria

Jan 2026

via Google

My dad spent 2 months here and he received excellent care. All the staff was so kind and caring. They ordered him special utensils to eat! I knew my dad was in good hands during his stay here. The physical therapy team was patient and worked with him often. I’m so appreciative of the staff that made sure my dad was taken care of.

Javier Mendez

Dec 2025

via Google

My mother recently stayed at Franciscan and overall had a wonderful experience. Nurses Nazima and Rashpal were amazing and took excellent care of her. I would have loved to leave a full 5-star review; however, my mother did have a negative experience with one of her aides, Aliya. She mentioned that the aide entered the room with a strong odor of marijuana, refused to assist her to the bathroom, and instead encouraged her to use her brief. She also had a noticeably poor attitude when asked to help with simple tasks. Aside from that, the care she received was great, and we would still recommend Franciscan.

christina

Nov 2025

via Google

This place is absolutely wonderful! They are respectful towards their patients and their family. My husband is very happy here. The care team has great communication to give the best care that they can. The nursing staff is highly skilled and professional. The facility is very clean. The staff welcomes you with kindness and is there to help with any needs you may have. I highly recommend this lovely facility.

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Government Inspection History

15 inspection visits in the last three years, 38 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 20, 2026Health Complaint3 citations
  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 1, 2026

  • 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 1, 2026

  • 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 May 1, 2026

Jun 12, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 4, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 4, 2025

Apr 10, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
  • Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2025

  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2025

Feb 5, 2025Health Complaint3 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 28, 2025

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

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

  • 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 Feb 28, 2025

Jan 13, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 12, 2025

Dec 11, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 30, 2024

Sep 17, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 10, 2024

Aug 29, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 30, 2024

Aug 16, 2024Health 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 Sep 10, 2024

Apr 17, 2024Health 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 May 16, 2024

Jan 30, 2024Health 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 Feb 21, 2024

Oct 2, 2023Health Complaint2 citations
  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 24, 2023

  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 24, 2023

Jul 11, 2023Health 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 Aug 1, 2023

Dec 1, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 22, 2022

  • 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 Dec 22, 2022

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 22, 2022

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2022

  • Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 5, 2023

  • 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 Jan 5, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 5, 2023

Feb 15, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • 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.

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

  • 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, patternCorrected Apr 3, 2019

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

  • 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 3, 2019

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2019

  • 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, isolatedCorrected Apr 3, 2019

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

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

  • Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 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 Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center offer?

Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center located?

Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center is located at 3169 M Street in Merced, California.

What do families say about Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center?

Families describe Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center as a caring, attentive skilled nursing facility, particularly praising nursing staff and physical therapy support. Most reviewers report positive experiences during short-term rehab or end-of-life care, though one review noted a concerning incident with a specific aide.

How did Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center had 15 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 38 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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