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Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

510 West 26th Street

3.5(18 ratings)· Merced average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Total units
79
Medicare rating
4 of 5

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Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
79
Care focus
Short-term rehab bridging hospital and home
Therapy services
On-site speech, cognitive, and swallowing therapy
Discharge support
Home safety evaluations before residents return home

What Families Think

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.

The Good

  • Staff described as kind and compassionate by reviewers
  • Rehab team called passionate and dedicated
  • Kitchen staff praised for accommodating meal requests
  • Home safety evaluations offered before discharge

The Bad

  • One report of a medication error causing dangerously low blood pressure
  • One report of a renal patient served high-potassium food by mistake
  • One report of unsanitary conditions, including dirty gloves and blood on walls
  • One reviewer said staff were slow to respond when help was needed

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About Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

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.

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

3.5overall · 18 ratings combined

3.5★ on Google (18)

Leslie Orozco zamora

Jun 2026

via Google

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

via Google

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

via Google

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

via Google

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

via Google

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offer?

Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Center located?

Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located at 510 West 26th Street in Merced, California.

What do families say about Merced Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

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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