Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center
A Medicare-certified nursing home in Merced, CA with 71 certified beds. Ownership: for profit, corporation. CMS rates it 4 of 5 overall (above average).
- Health inspections4 of 5
- Staffing3 of 5
- Quality measures4 of 5
- Long-stay quality4 of 5
- Short-stay quality4 of 5
This home against the U.S. average
| Measure | This home | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 4 of 5 | 2.8 of 5 |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 | 2.9 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 | 3.6 of 5 |
| RN hours per resident per day | 0.37 | 0.685 |
| Deficiencies, latest survey | 4 | 9.2 |
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, file processed Jul 1, 2026; U.S. averages across all 14,693 certified homes. The inspection rating compares homes within their state; staffing and quality use national thresholds.
Facility details
- CMS Certification Number055979
- Address3169 M Street, Merced, CA, 95348
- CountyMerced
- OwnershipFor profit, corporation
- Certified beds71
- Residents per day, average64
- Phone(209) 722-6231
Inspections, fines and penalties
- Deficiencies, latest survey4 (U.S. average 9.2)
- From complaints3
- Fines1, $9,110 in total
- Payment denials and other penalties1
Survey cycles
| Survey | Date | Standard | Complaint | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest (cycle 1) | Apr 10, 2025 | 1 | 3 | 48 |
Source: The deficiency score weights each citation by scope and severity; a higher score is worse.
0.37 registered-nurse hours per resident per day
Source: Reported RN hours from CMS Payroll-Based Journal, file processed Jul 1, 2026.
What the record shows
Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility in Merced, CA (CCN 055979) operating under for profit - corporation ownership, with 71 certified beds and an average daily census of about 64 residents. CMS assigned it a 4-star Overall rating on the Five-Star Quality Rating System (above average), built from a 4/5 Health Inspection component, a 3/5 Staffing component, and a 4/5 Quality Measures component. This page uses 14,693 Medicare-certified nursing-home records from CMS Care Compare, with NPPES context where available. Every figure is traceable in the methodology.
On compliance, CMS records show 4 total deficiencies on the most recent survey cycle (3 complaint-based), with 1 fine totaling $9,110 - the national average is 9.2 deficiencies per facility, so Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center currently sits at or below that baseline. RN staffing is 0.37 hours per resident per day, which is 46% below the national average of 0.685 hours, a CMS-reported figure derived from payroll-based journal (PBJ) submissions.
Use the rating breakdown and inspection cycles above to look past the single headline star, the Overall rating is a weighted composite, and facilities with identical headline stars can have very different underlying Health Inspection or Quality Measures profiles. Important: PlainDoctor presents CMS Five-Star Quality Rating data exactly as published at data.cms.gov (file processed Jul 1, 2026) and does not calculate custom scores or rankings. This page is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a placement recommendation, or a substitute for visiting the facility in person. Before selecting a nursing home for yourself or a family member, read the full CMS survey reports, tour the property, interview staff, and consult licensed clinicians and elder-care advisors about medical and financial implications.
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Common questions
What is Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center's overall CMS rating?
Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center has a 4-star overall CMS rating (Above average). Health inspection: 4/5. Staffing: 3/5. Quality measures: 4/5.
How many beds does Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center have?
Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center has 71 Medicare-certified beds with an average of 64 residents per day.
What are CMS Five-Star ratings?
CMS rates nursing homes on a 1-5 star scale based on health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. Five stars means much above average; one star means much below average. Ratings are updated monthly based on the most recent survey data.
How does Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center's staffing compare to the national average?
Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center has 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, which is 46% below the national average of 0.685 hours.
How many deficiencies does Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center have?
Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center has 4 total deficiencies, which is at or below the national average of 9.2. Of these, 3 are complaint-based deficiencies. The facility has received 1 fine(s).
Who owns Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center?
Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center is operated under For profit - Corporation ownership. The facility has 71 certified beds and is located in Merced, California.
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Jul 1, 2026 (data.cms.gov); facility identified by CMS Certification Number 055979. A directory of public records, not medical advice: visit the home and read its survey reports before deciding.
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