15 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (6 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Merced, CA
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 14 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2424 M Street, Merced, CA
(209) 723-4224
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
68
Certified beds
Average residents
65
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Cambridge Healthcare Services
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1967-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
32 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 2 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.37
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.05
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.22 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.50
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.64 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.91
All reported nurse hours · state 4.51 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.41
RN + LPN hours · state 1.87 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.51
Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.08 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.30
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.03
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.35
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.72
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.44
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
33%
Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
39%
Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
3,970
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
41.91
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9948
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
3.05
Baseline 20.08% · Performance 20.02% · Measure score 3.05 · Achievement 3.05 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
4.36
Baseline 7.42% · Performance 6.53% · Measure score 4.36 · Achievement 4.36 · Improvement 3.16
Total nurse turnover
6.20
Baseline 49.21% · Performance 38.36% · Measure score 6.20 · Achievement 6.20 · Improvement 3.95
Adjusted total nurse staffing
3.15
Baseline 3.55 hours · Performance 3.98 hours · Measure score 3.15 · Achievement 3.15 · Improvement 1.41
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.21% |
10.72%
0.5 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 79 · Observed rate 13.92% · Lower 95% interval 7.54% |
| Discharge to community | 52.2% |
50.57%
1.6 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 62 · Observed rate 45.16% · Lower 95% interval 42.79% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.95 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 52 · Denominator 52 |
| Falls with major injury | 1.92% |
0.77%
1.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 52 |
| Discharge self-care score | 46.15% |
53.69%
7.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 26 |
| Discharge mobility score | 38.46% |
50.94%
12.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 26 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 52 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.53% |
7.12%
0.6 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 40 · Observed rate 5% · Lower 95% interval 3.98% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 4.71% |
8.2%
3.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 85 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 85.23% |
42%
43.2 pts better
|
Numerator 75 · Denominator 88 |
| Discharge function score | 46.15% |
56.45%
10.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 26 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 28.57% |
25.2%
3.4 pts better
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 28 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.3 |
2.3
About the same
|
1.9
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.3 · Observed 1.8 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.6
0.2 pts better
|
1.8
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 1.1 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
98.2%
1.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.4% |
1.6%
0.2 pts better
|
3.3%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 24.2% |
6.8%
17.4 pts worse
|
11.4%
12.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.6% · Q2 33.3% · Q3 26.9% · Q4 14.5% · 4Q avg 24.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.6% |
4.1%
0.5 pts better
|
5.4%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 7.7% · Q4 4.4% · 4Q avg 3.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.6% |
13.7%
6.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.0% · Q2 16.3% · Q3 28.2% · Q4 24.4% · 4Q avg 20.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 13.9% |
14.2%
0.3 pts better
|
16.7%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.8% · Q2 16.7% · Q3 13.0% · Q4 11.1% · 4Q avg 13.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 25.0% |
11.0%
14 pts worse
|
16.3%
8.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 25.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.4% |
10.7%
2.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.6% · Q2 23.1% · Q3 8.3% · Q4 7.3% · 4Q avg 13.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.0%
1 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.4% |
1.2%
0.2 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.8% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.4% |
10.9%
10.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.7% · Q2 23.2% · Q3 16.9% · Q4 18.0% · 4Q avg 21.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.9% |
4.7%
2.8 pts better
|
5.1%
3.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.4% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
94.0%
6 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.3% |
11.2%
1.1 pts worse
|
12.0%
0.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.3% · Observed 14.9% · Expected 13.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.3% |
1.5%
0.8 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
93.2%
6.8 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 28.1% |
23.2%
4.9 pts worse
|
23.9%
4.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 28.1% · Observed 36.2% · Expected 30.7% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (6 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Environmental (2 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2021-05-18
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2021-05-18
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2021-05-18
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2021-05-18
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2021-05-18
Fire Safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2021-05-18
Fire Safety
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2021-05-18
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2021-05-18
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2021-05-18
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2021-05-18
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2021-05-18
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2019-05-21
Fire Safety
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2019-05-21
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2019-05-21
Fire Safety
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Corrected 2019-05-21
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2019-05-21
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2019-05-21
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2019-05-21
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2019-05-21
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2019-05-21
Inspection history
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-12-11
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-04-21
Health
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-09-23
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-09-23
Health
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2024-09-23
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-09-23
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-09-23
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-09-23
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-09-23
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 2024-09-23
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-09-23
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-09-23
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-09-23
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-09-23
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-09-23
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-10-26
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2021-06-10
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2021-04-29
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2021-06-10
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2021-06-10
Health
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2021-06-10
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2021-05-11
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2021-05-20
Health
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.
Corrected 2021-05-20
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-06-10
Health
Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
Corrected 2021-05-11
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-05-21
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-05-21
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2019-05-21
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2019-05-21
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2019-05-21
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-05-21
Health
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2019-05-21
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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