Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center

Nursing Home

3169 M Street
Merced, CA 95348 · Merced County
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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 3.2 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 3.3 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Safety at a glance

3Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
30Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$9,110Federal fines, last 3 years (1 fine)

Most recent standard inspection: April 20, 2026.

Most recent serious findings

G
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
June 12, 2025 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.
G
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
February 5, 2025 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.
G
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
April 17, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

This facility has not confirmed current availability. We never estimate vacancies. Please call (209) 722-6231 to ask about openings and waiting lists.

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
4.02 hours · state avg 4.54, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.43 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
3.69 hours · state avg 4.10
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
30.6% · state avg 36.6%
RN turnover (yearly)
50%
Administrators who left (yearly)
0

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In California, Medicaid long-term care is provided through Medi-Cal Long-Term Services and Supports (IHSS, MSSP, CBAS, ALW).

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Pricing

Published price: Not Yet Verified

What families report paying

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Yearly price increases

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
Not Verified
Facility-provided room cameras
Not Verified
Authorized remote family viewing
Not Verified
Live video visitation
Not Verified
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Applying & contacting

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Online waiting-list form
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Online inquiry form
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Online tour scheduling
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Ownership

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain / affiliation
Avalon Health Care
Legal business name
Avalon Care Center-Merced Franciscan, LLC
Owner or managerRoleShare
AVALON CARE LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
AVALON OF CALIFORNIA LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
AVALON HEALTH CARE INCADP OF THE SNF—
AVALON HEALTH CARE INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
AVALON HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT INCADP OF THE SNF—
AVALON HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
BORISEVICH, MARIAADP OF THE SNF—
BORISEVICH, MARIACORPORATE OFFICER—
BORISEVICH, MARIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
DANGERFIELD, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTOR—
DANGERFIELD, DAVIDMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY—
HASH, ALANADP OF THE SNF—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
055979
Certified beds
71
Average residents per day
69
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
No
First certified
July 31, 1969
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

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