Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-10 · Fire 2025-04-10
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Merced, CA
Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $9,110 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
3169 M Street, Merced, CA
(209) 722-6231
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
71
Certified beds
Average residents
60
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Avalon Health Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1969-07-31
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.42
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.25
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.05
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.31
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
35%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
2.3
1.1 pts better
|
1.9
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
1.6
0.4 pts better
|
1.8
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
98.5%
1.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.3% |
98.2%
6.9 pts worse
|
95.5%
4.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.8% |
1.6%
1.2 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
6.8%
6.8 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.3% |
4.1%
0.8 pts better
|
5.4%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 28.8% |
13.7%
15.1 pts worse
|
19.6%
9.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.6% |
14.2%
1.4 pts worse
|
16.7%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 24.4% |
11.0%
13.4 pts worse
|
16.3%
8.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 18.5% |
10.7%
7.8 pts worse
|
14.9%
3.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% |
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.6% |
1.2%
0.6 pts better
|
1.7%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.8% |
10.9%
11.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.4% |
4.7%
1.7 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.1% |
94.0%
5.1 pts better
|
81.7%
17.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 15.7% |
11.2%
4.5 pts worse
|
12.0%
3.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.5% |
1.5%
1 pts better
|
1.6%
1.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.0% |
93.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
79.7%
5.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 26.1% |
23.2%
2.9 pts worse
|
23.9%
2.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2022-12-01 · Fire 2022-12-01
13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-02-15 · Fire 2019-02-15
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
K325 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2025-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2023-01-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-01-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-01-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-02-15
E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2019-03-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-02-15
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2019-03-20
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2025-06-12
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-07-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-12
F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2025-07-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-05-02
G · Actual harm
2025-02-05
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-05
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-05
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-02-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-13
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-02-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-11
F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2024-12-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-17
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-10-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-29
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2024-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-16
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-10
G · Actual harm
2024-04-17
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-30
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-02-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-02
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-10-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-02
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-10-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-11
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-08-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-12-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-12-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-01
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-12-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-02-15
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-04-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-02-15
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-04-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-02-15
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2019-04-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-02-15
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-04-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-02-15
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2019-04-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-02-15
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-04-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-02-15
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2019-04-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-02-15
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2019-04-03
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$9,110
2025-01-13
Fine
Fine · fine $9,110
Fine
Ownership
Avalon Of California LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Avalon Care LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Avalon Health Care Management, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Avalon Health Care, Inc.
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Avalon Health Care, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Avalon Holding, Inc.
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Borisevich, Maria
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Borisevich, Maria
Corporate Officer · Individual
Dangerfield, David
Corporate Director · Individual
Hash, Alan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Hash, Alan
Corporate Officer · Individual
Henrie, Brian
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Hyrum A Kirton Individual Tr
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
K-Team LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Kirton, Byron
Corporate Director · Individual
Kirton, Charles
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Kirton, Charles
Corporate Director · Individual
Kirton, Charles
Corporate Officer · Individual
Kirton, Hyrum
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Kirton, Hyrum
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Kirton, Hyrum
Corporate Director · Individual
Kirton, Hyrum
Corporate Officer · Individual
Kirton, Spencer
Corporate Director · Individual
Paik-Tesch, John
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Smith, Nicole
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Smith, Nicole
Corporate Officer · Individual
Souza, Joanne
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Spencer K Kirton Individual Tr
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
The Byron A Kirton Individual Tr
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Woltil, Robert
Corporate Director · Individual
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