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Golden Merced Care Center

3170 M Street · Merced, CA 95340 · 121 certified beds

2097231056

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About Golden Merced Care Center

Golden Merced Care Center is a nursing home in Merced, California, in Merced County. Its reported capacity is 121 beds. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. It is recorded as a for-profit operator, part of Golden SNF Operations. Our copy of the inspection record holds 34 citations, the newest dated 19 May 2026. Federal enforcement records add 4 fine or payment denial actions. Staffing reports put it at 4.08 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

3.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV

Staffing rating

3.0

Quality-measure rating

3.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

26

3.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV

Staffing rating

3.0

Quality-measure rating

3.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

27

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

3.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

3.0

Quality-measure rating

2.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

25

Inspection history (34)

Records from April 2019 to May 2026.

  • November 7, 2024 · E

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-11-07 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-11-07.GOV
  • May 2, 2024 · D

    Citation F0800

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-02 under CMS tag F0800 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-02.GOV
  • May 2, 2024 · D

    Citation F0849

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-02 under CMS tag F0849 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-02.GOV
  • October 17, 2023 · D

    Citation F0550

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-10-17 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-10-17.GOV
  • October 4, 2023 · F

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-10-04 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-10-04.GOV
  • September 1, 2023 · G

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-01 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-10-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-01.GOV
  • July 13, 2023 · D

    Citation F0656

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-13 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-07-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-13.GOV
  • April 12, 2019 · D

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-04-12 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-07-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2019-04-12.GOV
  • April 12, 2019 · F

    Citation F0838

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-04-12 under CMS tag F0838 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-07-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2019-04-12.GOV
  • April 12, 2019 · E

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-04-12 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-07-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2019-04-12.GOV
  • April 12, 2019 · D

    Citation F0658

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-04-12 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-07-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2019-04-12.GOV
  • April 12, 2019 · D

    Citation F0726

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-04-12 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-07-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2019-04-12.GOV
  • April 12, 2019 · G

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-04-12 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-07-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2019-04-12.GOV
  • April 12, 2019 · F

    Citation F0881

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-04-12 under CMS tag F0881 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-07-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2019-04-12.GOV

Penalties (4)

Total fines on file: $83,538

  • September 1, 2023 · Fine

    Citation FINE-129487

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $83,538 against this nursing home on 2023-09-01 (Fine ID: 129487). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-01.GOV
  • August 14, 2023 · Fine

    Citation FINE-128513

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,196 against this nursing home on 2023-08-14 (Fine ID: 128513). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-14.GOV
  • August 7, 2023 · Fine

    Citation FINE-128447

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $3,846 against this nursing home on 2023-08-07 (Fine ID: 128447). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-07.GOV
  • July 17, 2023 · Fine

    Citation FINE-128195

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $9,440 against this nursing home on 2023-07-17 (Fine ID: 128195). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-17.GOV

Staffing

Latest: 4.08 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Staffing trend (5 periods)

  1. 2025Q44.39 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-014.39 hrs/resident/day
  3. 2026-07-014.08 hrs/resident/day
  4. 2026-08-014.08 hrs/resident/day
  5. 2026Q14.08 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is lower than 2025Q4 (-0.32 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

For profit

CMS Care Compare chain: Golden SNF Operations

Chain ID 692 · 7 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 2.9
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 2.7
  • Chain average staffing rating: 3.4
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 2.9

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

A separate ownership filing names a different organization for this listing. We are not publishing that name while the two government records disagree.

Recent changes to this listing

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  1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  5. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

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Typical cost

Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025

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Nursing Homes

Median · CA$12,167/mo
See full CA cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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Trust & methodology

Where this information came from

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CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
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CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
Staffing hours per resident day

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