Nursing Homes · Merced, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center
3169 M Street · Merced, CA 95348 · 71 certified beds
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About Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center
Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center is a nursing home in Merced, California. Its capacity is 71 beds, the same as the Merced County median for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Avalon Health Care. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 31 citations, the most recent on April 20, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.02 hours per resident per day. It is one of 6 nursing homes listed in Merced. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
4.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (31)
Records from February 2019 to April 2026.
December 1, 2022
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 22, 2022.
December 1, 2022
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 22, 2022.
December 1, 2022
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 22, 2022.
February 15, 2019
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 3, 2019.
February 15, 2019
Tag F0584Honor 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: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 3, 2019.
February 15, 2019
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 3, 2019.
February 15, 2019
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 3, 2019.
February 15, 2019
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 3, 2019.
February 15, 2019
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 3, 2019.
February 15, 2019
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 3, 2019.
February 15, 2019
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 3, 2019.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $9,110
January 13, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $9,110 against this nursing home on January 13, 2025.
Staffing
4.02 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.44 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Avalon Health Care, a chain of 16 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.6 overall, 2.8 for health inspections, 4.1 for staffing, 4.4 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
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