FRANCISCAN POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER

Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 3169 M Street in Merced, California (ZIP code 95348). The facility operates 71 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents, and can be reached by phone at (209) 722-6231. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center received a 4-star rating in the health inspection category, reflecting the findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 3 stars, which is in line with the national average and represents the reported levels of nursing and therapy staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, based on clinical data indicators that track resident health outcomes and care processes. Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal and state insurance programs for nursing facility coverage. Individuals and families seeking admission should contact the facility directly to confirm current bed availability, specific insurance participation, and any applicable private pay arrangements or additional coverage options. When compared to national benchmarks, Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center performs above average in overall rating, health inspection results, and quality measures, each earning 4 stars against the national average of 3.0 stars overall. The staffing rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national norm. The facility serves Merced County, California, and functions as one of the post-acute and long-term care options available in that region. All ratings and data are sourced from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are subject to periodic updates as new inspections and reporting cycles are completed.