Diana Ferrer
Jul 2025
Wonderful staff I work down the street and here stories about how many people they help I love how understanding and compassionate these wonderful people are thank you it’s not a easy job
Merced Behavioral Health Center
1255 B Street
3.4(9 ratings)· Merced average: 4.3
Quick Facts
- Total units
- 96
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 96
- Inspections
- View history (40 citations)
- Facility type
- Locked, secured psychiatric skilled nursing facility
- Programming intensity
- 16 hours of structured treatment programming daily
- Quality rating
- 5-star rating from state Department of Public Health
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Merced Behavioral Health Center is a locked, 96-bed skilled nursing facility in Merced, California, focused specifically on mental health and behavioral care rather than general senior care. Reviews are mixed: some praise the compassion of staff, while others raise serious concerns about billing, lack of counseling, and safety during their stay.
The Good
- Staff described as kind and compassionate by some reviewers
- Long-operating facility serving the community since 1973
- 5-star quality rating from state health department
- 16 hours of daily structured rehabilitative programming
The Bad
- One report of unexpected, high billing with no counseling received
- One report of safety concerns from other patients on-site
- One serious report alleging staff misconduct affecting a resident's care
- Mixed reviews overall, with several one-star ratings
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Merced Behavioral Health Center is a senior living community in Merced, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Families rate it 3.4 out of 5 across 9 reviews.
About Merced Behavioral Health Center
Merced Behavioral Center is a locked 96-bed skilled nursing facility specializing in behavioral health and mental health care located in Merced, California. Licensed by the California Department of Health Services and the California State Department of Mental Health, the facility has been serving the community since 1973 and holds a 5-star quality rating from the Department of Public Health Services.
The center's primary focus is helping residents understand their mental illness and develop coping skills to support successful community placement. Nursing staff provide 24-hour care with round-the-clock professional staffing, emphasizing dignity and specialized attention for each resident.
The Special Treatment Program offers rehabilitative services for residents diagnosed with major mental illness, providing 16 hours of structured programming daily delivered by professionally trained staff. The facility maintains an active resident schedule with gentle, customized daily activities tailored to individual needs and capabilities.
The center recognizes the importance of supporting both individuals and families through the recovery process, helping them navigate the challenges and opportunities of health and change.
Types of Care at Merced Behavioral Health Center
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Merced Behavioral Health Center
3.4overall · 9 ratings combined
3.4★ on Google (9)
Justin Loera
Nov 2024
Too many homeless people shouting at civilians. They need to get rid of these people and relocate.
Cheryl Corsbie
Jun 2023
It's a great place
Dru M.
Apr 2019
Watch out with staff having other intentions than to help the clients to have a full recovery from drug and alcohol treatment. My wife fully took advantage of my physical illness and mental syndrome with the help of my counselor and they only kept me caught up there even longer with my wife attempts to kill me or have me hurt myself.
Daiane
Sep 2017
The staff was really kind to me but my goodness, they basically take advantage of the patients! I did not want to go there but I had no choice and after I arrived I was put in a room with another problematic person, then on the 2nd day they put me in a bigger facility where I had to share my room with a lunatic, shower in the weirdest bathroom in history, and never received ANY psychiatric counseling! You basically spend your day staring at the walls and thinking about your problems! When I received the bill I was SHOCKED cause they charged me more the $2.000 for only 3 freaking days! For that price they should have put me in a 5 star hotel if they were gonna charge me that much! I really don't know what good that place can do for people! Besides taking advantage of the fact that you tried to commit suicide only to give you another reason do die after receiving the freaking bill!!
Government Inspection History
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 40 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Feb 26, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 24, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 24, 2025
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 24, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 24, 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 24, 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 Mar 24, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 24, 2025
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 24, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 24, 2025
Jun 5, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard24 citations
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 7, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 7, 2023
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 26, 2023
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 7, 2023
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 7, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2023
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2023
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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2023
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 Jul 7, 2023
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2023
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, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2023
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2023
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2023
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 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 Jun 26, 2023
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2023
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2023
Nov 15, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 3, 2020
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 3, 2020
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 24, 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 Dec 24, 2019
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 3, 2020
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 3, 2020
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 24, 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 Merced Behavioral Health Center offer?
Merced Behavioral Health Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Merced Behavioral Health Center located?
Merced Behavioral Health Center is located at 1255 B Street in Merced, California.
What do families say about Merced Behavioral Health Center?
Merced Behavioral Health Center is a locked, 96-bed skilled nursing facility in Merced, California, focused specifically on mental health and behavioral care rather than general senior care. Reviews are mixed: some praise the compassion of staff, while others raise serious concerns about billing, lack of counseling, and safety during their stay.
How did Merced Behavioral Health Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Merced Behavioral Health Center had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 40 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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