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Reviews for Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Center are sharply mixed: some families praise the warmth of the nursing and rehab staff and the kitchen team, while others describe serious medication and dietary errors along with unsanitary conditions. The facility focuses on short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care for people transitioning from hospital to home.
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Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a senior living community in Merced, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.5 out of 5 across 18 reviews.
Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Merced, California provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. The facility is designed as a bridge between hospital and home, offering customized recovery programs for patients transitioning to their next level of care.
The center's therapy team creates individualized therapy programs tailored to each patient's specific needs, focusing on helping residents regain strength and achieve maximum independence. Services include stroke recovery with specialized care to maximize recovery, rehabilitation for musculoskeletal impairments and disabilities, pain management, and restorative nursing focused on maintaining optimal physical, mental, and psychosocial function.
Specialized clinical services offered at the facility include advanced wound care with wound treatment technologies, IV insertion and management by trained registered nurses, speech and cognitive therapy for communication skills and swallowing disorders, and diabetes self-care management programs. Home safety evaluations are provided to help residents increase safety and independence as they return to their prior living arrangements.
The facility emphasizes creating a calm, professional, and compassionate environment where patients can rest and recover. Social programs offer customized activities matched to residents' needs and capabilities, and the team works collaboratively to develop optimal treatment plans for each individual.
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Help Me Choose3.5overall · 18 ratings combined
3.5★ on Google (18)
Leslie Orozco zamora
Jun 2026
I have nothing but respect & love for all the staff members, from HR to all the C.N nurses, they helped me through all my recovery process lily & lizzy the GOAT, Sheryl & Michele (rehab personnel) Yadhira,sahib,Mohammed, meema, (c.n nurse) they have so much passion and dedication, I felt like I was home, thank you for all your hard work & kindness. (Don’t let the building scare you) lol
Rhonda Aranguena
May 2026
This place is the best. The staff is so kind and compassionate. They truly care for their patients. It is clean and they serve great meals. I am so thankful we found this place. It has been a true blessing for my family. I would encourage you if you need their type of services to use them. They are amazing. Thank you all for what you do.
Michael Hill
May 2026
The kitchen staff here is excellent and always friendly and helpful. The chief cook is always willing to help patients with requests of revisions to the menu. Great staff!
Joie Graham
Jan 2026
My mom just got there late last night (1/22/26) Today, she was in a comatose sleep all day until about 7PM. It was so bad, I thought they sedated her. Come to find out, the morning nurse gave her blood pressure pills when her blood pressure wasn't high. The pills lowered her blood pressure so much, she literally slept all day. She also has kidney failure and goes to dialysis. On January 1, 2026, she had cardiac arrest and it took 19 minutes of CPR for doctors to bring her back. They said her potassium level was through the roof, stopping her heart. This place is aware she is a kidney patient. I went to check on her tonight and they had given her a banana. A renal patient cannot eat bananas. They have too much potassium. The staff said they were unaware! I told them that I could email them a list of foods she can and cannot have since they are unaware of a renal diet. Everyone acted like nobody had a work email that I could email it to. I left, printed copies myself and taped them all over the walls in her room. I hope to God tomorrow isn't the same disaster today was. I made a complaint to the compliance and ethics hotline. Day one and they messed up bad twice. Now, 1/24/26, I went to see my mom this morning. She told me she was very hungry. She said she didn't get breakfast. I asked the staff and they said by the time she got back from dialysis, breakfast had already been served. My mom, hungry, had to wait for lunch to eat. Then, her being on a renal diet, all the food they gave her was high in potassium. I told them to send it back and bring her food she can eat. The director called me. I let her know everything. Hopefully, she gets things sorted out.
Valeria Smrecek
Jan 2026
If there were Zero stars I would give it! CNAs wear gloves into the room and wear them out of the room touching all of the doors and handles with same dirty gloves Rolling cabinets are filthy, dusty Floors dirty smell like urine RN states it always smells like this. RN Resly, refused to help with bed pan was waiting for CNA. She rolled her eyes when we insisted she help otherwise she would have a bigger mess to clean. We walked into the facility and were greeted by 3 residents rolling in their wheelchairs. No staff were available to assist. No hand sanitizers at the doors of the room. There is dried blood dripping on the walls and drug cabinet. This place should be shut down
6 inspection visits in the last three years, 43 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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 Apr 17, 2026
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 17, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 18, 2025
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 May 18, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 18, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2025
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 May 18, 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, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 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, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2025
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2025
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 8, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 8, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 8, 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, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2025
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 8, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected May 18, 2025
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 Mar 21, 2025
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 7, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 7, 2024
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 7, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 29, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 7, 2024
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 Jul 29, 2024
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 Jul 29, 2024
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 Jul 29, 2024
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 29, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 29, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 7, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 7, 2024
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 29, 2024
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 7, 2024
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 7, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 7, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 29, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 20, 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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 20, 2019
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 20, 2019
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 Nov 20, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 16, 2019
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 20, 2019
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 16, 2019
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Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located at 510 West 26th Street in Merced, California.
Reviews for Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Center are sharply mixed: some families praise the warmth of the nursing and rehab staff and the kitchen team, while others describe serious medication and dietary errors along with unsanitary conditions. The facility focuses on short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care for people transitioning from hospital to home.
Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Center had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 43 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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